The round cylindrical concrete tower with a gallery on top is located near the southeastern point of the island.

[6] The original design was a beautiful and massive masonry tower similar to the Cape Melville Lighthouse.

When the Americans took control of the Philippines after the Spanish–American War, the Spanish plans and records for all lighthouses were turned over to the United States.

On April 1, 1905, a temporary fixed white light from a lens lantern was displayed from the highest point of Maniguin Island, at an elevation of 40 metres (130 feet) above mean high water.

At the end of the 1905, the tower was constructed to the balcony, cistern built, foundation of dwelling finished, doors, windows, and louvres made.