People are talking about Malacañang of the South

By Keith Bacongco DAVAO CITY – A two-story guesthouse in a government compound here is now undergoing some repair work, sparking talks that the structure will soon be the “Malacanang of the South.” “The place is befitting the highest leader of the land,” said Leo Villareal, press secretary to the Davao City mayor, when asked to confirm if the guesthouse will be converted into the “Malacanang of the South.” Photo courtesy of MindaNews   The house is in the Regional Equipment Depot of the Department of Public Works and Highways compound. It faces a good view of Samal Island and a reclaimed coastline with a helipad for two helicopters. Somewhere in the landscape is an unfinished jetty that extends some 30 meters towards the sea. Security will not be a problem for a six-foot concrete fence surrounds the depot and the guest house is accessible through its own gate that [...]