The Mansion. It was built in 1908 as the official summer residence for the U.S. Governors-Generals. It was damaged during World War II in 1947. The Philippine government later rebuilt and improved the structure and it has served as the holiday home and working office for President of the Philippines . The Mansion is located on the Eastern part of Baguio City along C.P. Romulo Drive (formerly a part of Leonard Wood Road ) and right across from Wright Park .