• The palace is shaped like an octagon (the shape given to a coconut before being served), while the roof is shaped like a traditional Filipino salakot or hat.
  • The Coconut Palace is located about a block behind a closed gate. Cabs are not allowed inside. Once security allows you entry, you begin a short walk to the Palace.
  • ...Manila Bay is the Coconut Palace, a unique work of architecture that is built of 100% Philippines materials, of which 70% are derived from the coconut palm tree.
  • The building is called Coconut Palace, or Tahanang Pilipino, because of the extensive use of coconut lumber and various parts of the coconut tree in its...
  • Averaging 50-100 tourists on a normal day, the Coconut Palace has an entrance fee of P100 which includes the well-versed tourist guide.
  • It's a palace made almost entirely out of coconut shells and other indigenous materials, showcasing the versatility and beauty of these native resources.
  • The Coconut Palace is rightly called “Tahanang Pilipino”. It’s a symbol of the best that the Philippines has to offer, but also the worst that human corruption can get to.
  • The Coconut Palace, also known as Tahanang Filipino, which means "Philippine House", is the official residence and main workplace of the country's vice president.
  • The Coconut Palace has on its premises a large swimming pool, a butterfly garden and beautiful grounds, all which contribute to its status as a palace.
  • Built during the Marcos era, the Coconut Palace has hosted numerous high-profile guests, from Brooke Muammar al-Qaddafi, George Hamilton, and Brooke Shields.