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Hofileña Ancestral Home The stately Hofileña Ancestral Home contains one of the Philippines’ finest art collections, as well as antiques belonging to one of Silay’s principal families, the Hofileña family. The house is now owned by the charismatic and loquacious Ramon Hofileña, a tireless preserver of Negros Occidental’s cultural heritage. If you book ahead, Ramon will proudly show you around his house, including his collection of paintings, ancient artefacts and collectables. For almost 35 years, Ramon has run the Annual Cultural Tour of Negros Occidental . The three one-day tours are scheduled in December, and take in attractions from the nearby region, including the famous Church of St Joseph the Worker at the Victorias Milling Company. With a few days’ notice, Ramon can arrange architecture tours of Silay any time of the year.