Information about The President's Gallery

The President's Gallery

Photo by Intramuros Administration

The President's Gallery is an outdoor installation along Santa Lucia Street inside the Walled City of Intramuros. This artwork features large plaques of all former presidents of the Philippines, starting with Emilio Aguinaldo, the country's first president. 

You will also find plaques in honor of the succeeding presidents: 

1. Manuel L. Quezon, the president of the commonwealth of the Philippines

2. Jose P. Laurel, the first president from the city of Batangas

3. Sergio Osmena, the first president to replace his predecessor upon death

4. Manuel Roxas, the last president of the commonwealth and the first of the republic

5. Elpidio Quirino, a lawyer and an ethnic Ilocano President

6. Ramon Magsaysay, the first president to swear his oath wearing the barong Tagalog

7. Carlos P. Garcia, a Filipino teacher and a poet before his presidency

8. Diosdado Macapagal , a native of Lubao, Pampanga, and a poet of the Spanish and Chinese Language

9. Ferdinand Marcos, who ruled as a dictator under martial law from 1972 to 1981

10. Corazon Aquino, the first female president

11. Fidel Ramos, a retired military general

12. Joseph Estrada, the first president from the showbiz industry

13. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, daughter of former president Diosdado Macapagal

14. Benigno Aquino III, son of former president Corazon Aquino

15. Rodrigo Duterte, former mayor of Davao City

Best time to visit

It's best to visit the President's Gallery during the dry season (late December to end of May) as there a fewer chances of rainfall during these months, allowing you to get a closer look at the plaques. The President's Gallery is open all year round.