When President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. declared December to be celebrated as National Architecture Month, he underscored the vital role of architecture in preserving our cultural heritage and shaping our nation's identity. This proclamation, made on October 28, 2024, not only celebrates the profession but also echoes the President's enduring commitment to design as a means of continuity and innovation.
As fate would have it, The Sunday Times Magazine's visit to Bahay Pangulo — the official residence and private retreat of the President and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos — shortly before Proclamation No. 274 was signed on October 28, 2024, offered a glimpse into how these values manifest in practice.
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