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The Palacio Arzobispal (Archbishop's Palace) is the official residence of the
The ''Arzobispado'' was the residence and office of the Archbishop of Manila, located along Calle Arzobispo. The site was purchased during the episcopacy of Archbishop Millan de Poblete (1653–1667). It had a drapery-decked throne room, wherein formal receptions were held. The building was destroyed in 1944 during the bombing of Manila in the
Archbishop of Manila
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, located in Intramuros
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, Manila
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. The Archiepiscopal Palace of Manila was established as one of the five episcopal palaces in the Philippines
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.
The Arzobispado
The ''Arzobispado'' was the residence and office of the Archbishop of Manila, located along Calle Arzobispo. The site was purchased during the episcopacy of Archbishop Millan de Poblete (1653–1667). It had a drapery-decked throne room, wherein formal receptions were held. The building was destroyed in 1944 during the bombing of Manila in the Second World War
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. Since then, no attempts were made to rebuild the palace. The site is presently occupied by a guesthouse, the archdiocesan chancery
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, and archives.
At present, there are nine offices under the ''Arzobispado'' managed by Moderator Curiae Rev. Msgr. Rolando R. dela Cruz. These are the Archdiocesan Archives of Manila, Archdiocesan Museum of Manila, Auditing Department, Chancery, Human Resource Development Department, Legal Office, Metropolitan Tribunal of Manila, Properties Administration Department and Treasury and Accounting Department.
Present condition
The other extant episcopal palace, the Episcopal Palace of Nueva Segovia (now located inVigan
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, Ilocos Sur
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despite Nueva Segovia becoming the present-day town of Lal-lo, Cagayan
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) remains in use. Portions were converted into an ecclesiastical museum. The Episcopal Palace of Cebu
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was in an abandoned state. However, efforts were made to convert it into an archdiocesan museum. The remaining episcopal palaces of Caceres and Jaro were ruined by war.
Marker from the Intramuros Administration
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