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| A stunning color of Magsaysay's ancestral house. |
Another attraction in Zambales is the ancestral house of former President Ramon Magsaysay in the Municipality of Castillejos. After celebrating Batang Hamog Mountaineers' 7th Anniversary at Silanguin Cove, this ancestral house was our side trip. While heading back to Manila, we decided to stop by because it looked unique, and it was the house of the Seventh President of the Philippine Republic. It was Lucky 7; we were in the 7th Year and visited the house of the 7th President of the Philippines. Ma-connect lang talaga no?? This ancestral house houses furniture, photos, medallions, and other memorabilia.
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| Magsaysay is the first President to wear Barong Tagalog during the Oath of Office. |
An old wooden staircase connects the second floor to the ground floor. The majority of the second floor is composed of artistic wood, with high ceilings and wide windows made of capiz shells. This part has a collection of paintings, cabinets, a stereo, a family dining room, and a bedroom. Aside from that, there's also an extension on the left side where medals, awards, and videos of historical events are shown to the visitors.
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| Some of Ramon Magsaysay Awards. |
Like the other museums, this house is managed by the local government. It opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. No entrance fees are collected, just donations. The backyard is clean and properly maintained. Its vibrant light green color attracts people passing by the highway even when you're inside the vehicle.