New presidential museum eyed in Baguio

The government will put up a new presidential museum in Baguio City soon, according to First Lady Liza Marcos, who said it will help promote unity and allow Filipinos as well as foreign tourists to learn more about the country's current and previous leaders.

- Helen Flores

In an interview streamed on YouTube on Friday, the First Lady said they plan to replicate the Teus Museum near Malacañang at the Baguio Mansion House.

Teus Museum showcases the "vibrant" and "diverse" history of Philippine presidents, housing a vast collection of priceless memorabilia, including presidential attire, footwear, flags and busts sculpted in the likeness of the former leaders.

"You know, I noticed the youth, they don't know history. That's why it's easy for them to bash people," Liza said.

She said the Teus Museum receives around 6,000 visitors a month.

"So now, since Teus is a hit, we'll duplicate it at the Baguio Mansion House... so all tourists who visit Baguio can go there for free," she said.