Biñan is where Realonda would spend her teenage years and where she would meet Rizal's father Francisco Mercado who lived in a house nearby.

[1][4] The Alonzo clan allowed for the house's full relocation to the Bataan resort but the move was opposed by the city government of Biñan.

[6] The Biñan city government also issued an ordinance in 2011 declaring the Alberto Mansion a heritage site.

On October 21, 2012, the roof of the building collapsed, which is suspected to be as a result of dismantling the interior for transfer to the Acuzar resort in Bataan.

The city government later alleged that owners were also having talks to another party to have the property leased for a Jollibee fast food outlet.