Since the 2013 Bohol earthquake, it now hosts to the office of the governor, as the century-old Capitol is undergoing repairs and earthquake-proofing.

Then Governor (later President) Carlos P. Garcia first conceived the idea of having an official residence under his governorship, who used the facility as his living quarters while in Tagbilaran.

As the building was of prominence, it was used by high-ranking officials of the Japanese Imperial Army as their residence during their stay in the province.

[1] However, the residence fell into relative disuse after the war, since most governors preferred to commute back to their homes in the capital or hometowns.

[5] Presidents of the Philippines also utilize the residence as their own when situated in the province, especially Benigno Aquino III in response to the Bohol earthquake.