http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/ RSS feed en-us Copyright (C) 2014 visitmyphilippines.com DISCOVER NUEVA ECIJA HISTORY Successive evangelical missions and military expeditions shaped the founding of Nueva Ecija and its development as a province during the Spanish settlement in Central Luzon from late 16th century to the early decades of the 17th century. Governor-General Fausto Cruzat Y Gongora established a commandancia or an advanced military outpost to protect the flourishing missions in Upper Pampanga in1705. He named it Nueva Ecija after his homeland in Ecija, Seville, Southern Spain, since both were washed by navigable rivers. The commandancia was raised to the status of regular province and was separated from Pampanga in 1848. Since then, the new province underwent gradual territorial changes. Many founded sitios became cabeceras that covered vast territorial jurisdiction. Later, towns or pueblos were established due to growing population brought about by migration and continuous pursuit for productive agricultural land. When General Basco Y Vargas declared some areas in Luzon in 1782 for large-scale tobacco production under government control, Nueva Ecija drastically changed its agricultural activity from rice farming to tobacco growing. Its adverse effect and people's dreadful experiences from the oppressive and repressive regime inflamed the hearts of the Novo Ecijanos to join the Ilustrado-led revolution in 1869. The Novo Ecijanos who where members of the Principalia class or local officials who sworn to protect the Spaniards secretly allied with the farmers and ilustrado class to form the revolutionary movement in the province. Few days after the First Cry in Pugad Lawin, the first successful show of revolutionary force sparked in San Isidro in September 2, 1896, known and celebrated today as the First Cry in Nueva Ecija. Gen. Mariano Llanera who was then the Captain Municipal of Cabiao led the 3,000 katipuneros to attack the Factoria in San Isidro. It was the first time the famous Llanera revolutionary flag was unfurled. When the Spaniards were driven out in 1898, a revolutionary government was established in Nueva Ecija with Felino Cajucon as head and San Isidro as the seat of Province Government. During the Filipino-American War, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo took refuge in Nueva Ecija, thus, making the province a rebel territory. The seat of the First Philippines Republic was then transferred in San Isidro where it remained for more than five months until October 11, 1899 when it too fell to the American forces. With the cessation of hostilities, a civil government was established in Nueva Ecija on June 11, 1901, and year after, the Provincial Capitol was again transferred to Cabanatuan with Benito Natividad as Governor. In 1965, by virtue of R.A. 4475, Palayan City was declared the new Capital of Nueva Ecija and the seat of government was transferred from Cabanatuan City to Palayan City on January 30, 2002 At the height of World War II, the Novo Ecijanos again joined forces to regain the sovereignty of the Filipinos from the Japanese forces. On January 30, 1945, Capt. Eduardo L. Joson and Capt. Juan Pajota with their respective guerilla units, collaborated with US 6th Ranger Battalion and the Alamo Scouts to rescue the remaining 516 survivors of the infamous Bataan Death March who were incarcerated at the Pangatian Concentration Camp in Cabanatuan. The historic event is considered today as the most successful rescue operation of its type in the annals of US military history. Many events took place in the history of the Nueva Ecija that measured the strength and gallantry of every Novo Ecijanos. Courage, heroism and respect for freedom are the strong legacies of Novo Ecijanos for the Filipino people that are epitomized in the Philippines flag's sunrays. GEOGRAPHY AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Nueva Ecija is situated in the eastern rim of the broad Central Luzon Plains lying between 120' 36' 28 to 121' 21' 45' east longitude and 15' 09' 30' to 16' 09' 30' north latitude. The province is bounded and strategically located along three regional boundaries: the province of Pangasinan (Region I) and Nueva Viscaya (Region II) in the north; the province of Quezon (Region IV) on the Bulacan and Pampanga on the west. Three mountain ranges protect and serve as natural barrier of the province: Sierra Madre on the east; Caraballo on the west; and Cordillera on the north. The Province is composed of 27 municipalities and 5 cities and an aggregate total of 849 barangays. It has a total land area of 550,718 hectares where 63% or 330,726 hectares are alienable and disposable lands and the remaining 37% or 197,448 hectares are forestlands. The terrain of the province is comprised of low lying alluvial plains and rolling uplands. The alluvial plains are found in the western, central and southwestern parts bounded by the provinces of Tarlac, Pampanga and Bulacan. The rolling uplands are in the northern, eastern and southeastern parts of the province. Vast and untapped deposits of metallic and non-metallic minerals can be found in the mountain and forest areas. Among the major non-metallic mineral deposits are gravel, sand, white clay, black clay, bentonite, quartz, marble, red clay and feldspar. Copper and manganese are the dominant metallic mineral deposits. Nueva Ecija is landlocked province; hence, its water resources are composed mainly of surface and ground waters. These water resources are being harnessed for irrigation, power generation, aquaculture production, recreation and domestic use. Four (4) major rivers namely: Pampanga, Malimba, Talavera and Chico rivers; eleven (11) other creeks and numerous minor springs system have an aggregate total catchment area of 12,840 square kilometers. The prevailing climate in Nueva Ecija is Type II with distinct dry and wet seasons. Rainfall starts as early as May and ends in December; its peakmonths are from July to August. Its relative humidity ranges from 77% to 87% with an average of 80%. The prevailing temperature ranges from 21.8 to 34.4C with mean of 27.7C PEOPLE, CULTURE AND ARTS Nueva Ecija is dominantly a Tagalog-speaking province. Majority of 75% of the population speaks Tagalog and 22% speaks Ilocano, while the remaining 3% speaks in Pampango and various dialects from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Based on the 2000 census conducted by the National Statistics Office, the total population of the province is 1,659,883 persons with an annual growth rate of 2.11% and population density of 301 persons per square kilometers. The projected population for the year 2005 is 1,836,882 persons. There are nine cultural communities in the province with an aggregate total population of 33,473 families. Their settlements are concentrated in the mountainous municipalities situated in the eastern and northern parts of the province. These are within the mountain ranges of Sierra Madre, Caraballo and Cordillera. Farming, hunting and gardening are the sources of living of the indigenous communities. Intermarriages between the members of the indigenous communities and people from the main stream gradually change the traditional practices of the indigenous people. Nueva Ecija is endowed with rich cultural heritage. The expansion of Christianity and the influx of migrants from Ilocos region and Pampanga influenced the foundation of the unique culture of Nueva Ecija. The province served as a melting pot of different cultures that molded the way of life of Novo Ecijanos. Their values and spirituality are expressed in different unique ways and traditions that made Novo Ecijanos district. Every town has flamboyant fiesta celebration that exhibits the people's humility and devotion in their patron saints. This is best shown in Bibiclat, Aliaga where the famous Taong Putik or Nagsa San Juan ritual is celebrated during the Feast of Saint John the Baptist every June 24. During the celebration, the devotees cover their bodies with mud and dried leaves. This activity symbolizes the acknowledgement of their sins and humble appeal for forgiveness. After collecting candles for their offering, the devotees proceed to the church to attend mass, which is a Eucharistic mass focusing on the observance of the patron saint as the intermediary of the Holy Trinity and devotees. The ritual's unique, but solemn tradition unifies the community to move on and continue living with greater aspirations and stronger faith in god. Music is the form of art that closest to the hearts of Novo Ecijanos. The National Artist in Music, Maestro Felipe Padilla de Leon, is a Novo Ecijano who made use of music, not just a form of art, but as best instrument to express one's ideologies and aspirations for his country. He was instrumental in the establishment of brass bands all over the municipalities of District IV of the province. The brass band performances are the center of attraction in all festivities. In the celebration of Araquio or the lyrical presentation of the Search of the Cross, the traditional brass band is the major accompaniment. Nobo Ecijanos are God-fearing and have close-knit family ties. They work closely together with respect and gratitude. Sharing the fruit of their labor is the normal practice among families in the community. Thus, making every Novo Ecijano family a strong brick in building a great province. TRADE AND INVESTMENT Agriculture is the primary industry in the province, of which it became the Food Bowl and Rice Granary of Central Luzon. The primary agricultural products are rice, corn, onion, garlic, melon, and mango. Its agricultural production covers an area of about 298, 742 hectares of fertile lands that are nourished by the Great Pampanga Rivers and its many auxiliaries. Nueva Ecija is the major onion producer in the region. The municipalities of Bangabon, Rizal, Laur, Gabaldon and San Jose City are the major onion producers in the province. Livestock, poultry and fish productions are other dominant economic activities in the province. Recognizing that high cattle and carabao production an advantage, dairy production is considered as one of the fastest growing industries in the province. The continuous support to the cooperatives and farmers to upgrade and increase the genetic potentials of their native carabaos for milk, meat and draft and provide its continuous market is the flagship program of the draft and provide its continuous market is the flagship program of the Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija and the Philippine Carabao Center. Slipper industry is also a growing business in the community level in Gapan City. The home-based industries of slipper producers turned into a cooperative venture of the whole community to promote and market Novo Ecijano made sandals and slippers. Based on the Department of Trade and Industry report, investments in trading, manufacturing and agri-related enterprises and export performance of food, gift, toys and house ware product line proudly made by Novo Ecijanos; from metal to rattan and wooden crafts; and from novelty items to food products are showcased in the Provincial Showroom or the NE-SME trade house and SME Centers in the province. Nueva Ecija offers boundless opportunities in agro-industry and agri-based trading activities to local and foreign investors. The province's vast, arable and irrigated agricultural lands and support facilities optimize these opportunities. Various agricultural research and development institutions are collaborating with the Provincial Government to achieve agricultural advancement and secure the food supply not only in the province, but in the whole country as well. TOURISM SITES AND DESTINATIONS Ecotourism Destinations Minalungao National Park Location: General Tinio, Nueva Ecija Description: The site features the breathtaking view of narrow deep river that looks up to 16- meter high limestone walls. At the end of white rock formation, is an enchanting cave that is perfect for trekking activities. Gabaldon Falls Location: Sabani Estate, Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija Description: The waterfalls are surrounded by green foliage and huge rocks. The bursting sound of its cool and refreshing waterbreaks the serenity of its environ. The place is perfect for group picnics and adventure. Binbin Falls Location: Barangay Binbin, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija Description: The site has three waterfalls that are surrounded by virgin vegetation. Going there is already an adventure, because, the site is located amidst cultivated vegetable farms and forested areas. Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija Location: Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija Description: The serene blue-sky glimpses the 1.61 kilometer long dam enveloped by the picturesque view of Sierra Madre Mountains. The dam's clear water with an average yearly in the sanctuary of tropical marine life and an inviting site for jetskiing and fishing. Pantabangan offers not only its enormous man-made lake but also its guesthouse, the Best View Hotel and Restaurant. With its Spa and Beauty Cottage Salon, swimming pool, tennis courts and water sports amenities, the tourists and guest enjoy the luxury and beauty of the placid scenery of the dam. Farm-Tourism Destinations PHILIPPINE RICE RESEARCH INSTITURE (PHILRICE) Located in Maligaya, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija. Its research programs cover rice varietal improvement, planting and fertilizer management, integrated pest management, rice-based farming systems, rice engineering and mechanization, rice chemistry and food science, social science and policy research and technology transfer. BUREAU OF FISHERIES AQUATIC RESOURCES-NATIONAL FRESHWATER FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER (BRAR-NFFTRC) Located on the 25-hectare site within Central Luzon State University. It helps provide the policy framework on fisheries; extend the support services necessary to make fishery and fishery based enterprises profitable; and formulate plans and undertake studies for the proper management, accelerate development and proper use of the country's fishery and aquatic resources. BUREAU OF POSTHARVEST RESEARCH AND EXTENSION (BPRE) BPRE is an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture and located within the CLSU compounds. Its R&D efforts are geared towards the following areas of concern: wet grain handling; aflatoxin contamination in corn and peanut; pest infestation in storage; facilities development and utilization; policy issues; post harvest entrepreneurship; and training and extension. PHILIPPINE CARABAO CENTER (PCC) Located at Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija. The PCC operates as an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture and is mandated to conserve, propagate and promote carabao as a source of draft animal power, meat, milk and hide to benefit the rural farmers. Its program has four major components: strengthening of the gene pool; wide scale upgrading; enterprise development; and research and development. CENTRAL LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY (CLSU) It started as an Agricultural School in 1907 and has now become a comprehensive university with multiple functions on administration, instruction, research, extension, training and production. FRESHWATER AQUACULTURE CENTER (FAC) Its main responsibility is aquaculture with tilapia as its major commodity responsibility. Some of FAC breakthroughs in research: 1. Development of a synthetic strain of Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia; Sex reversal of tilapia; integrated live-stock fish system; mass fingerling production. FRUITS AND VEGETABLE SEEDS CENTER (FVSC) Also located in Science City of Munoz, the FVSC is established by the Nueva Ecija Provincial Government with the support of the Department of Agriculture and CLSU to develop quality fruits and vegetable seeds. The center has 10-hectares area for production with pressurized irrigation system green houses, laboratories, conference rooms and modern farm machineries. PHIL-SINO CENTER FOR AGRICULTURE & TECHNOLOGY Situated in a 9.78 hectare area inside the CLSU campus, PhilSCAT is the first collaborative project between the Republic of the Philippines and the People's Republic of China through their respective departments and ministry. It was envisioned to make the Filipino farmers prosperous through the adoption of modern and appropriate agricultural technologies such as hybrid rice and mechanization jointly developed and evaluated by Filipino and Chinese scientists. PhilSCAT shall provide quality products and services to modernize the rice industry and maximize the benefits for the various stakeholders. Cultural Destinations VIRGEN DIVINA PASTORA NATIONAL SHRINE, Gapan City On February 13, 1986, the Three Kings Chruch of Gapan City was declared as the National Shrine of Virgen Divina Pastora. The miraculous image of Divina Pastora believed to be the protector of the people of Gapan City. Unending stories of miracles of the Virgen Divina Pastora trethened the faith of the people. Hence, every May 1 of each year, people from different town and nearby provinces visit the church to pay homage to the miraculous Divina Pastora. SCHEDULE OF TOWN FIESTAS DISTRICT I Aliaga February 8 & April 6 Cuyapo October 29 Guimba March 23-25 Licab February 24-25 Nampicuan December 8 Sto. Domingo April 23-24 Quezon February 1-3 Talavera May 14-15 Zaragosa April 4-5 DISTRICT II Carranglan April 13-14 Llanera May 10-11 Lupao April 6-9 Munoz December 9 Pantabangan May 27-29 Rizal March 18-20 San Jose City April 20-23 Talugtug Last week of February DISTRICT III Bongabon April 8-9 Cabanatuan City February 1-3 Gabaldon 1st Friday of March Gen. Natividad June 22 Laur 1st Saturday of April Palayan City December 6-7 Sta. Rosa May 14-15 DISTRICT IV Cabiao May 15-16 Gapan City January 6/May 1 Gen. Tiño May 10-12 Jaen May 4-5 Peñaranda last Sunday of May San Antonio January 16-17 San Isidro May 14-15 San Leonardo May 23-24/Aug 24 Parks, Farms and Other Interests Diamond Park Location: Kampo Kuatro, San Jose City Description: The site features landscaped hills and pagodas. On top of the hill, the panoramic view of Northern part of the province can be seen. Doña Aurora National Park Location: Brgy. Labi, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija Description: Located 100 meters away from the boundary arch of Nueva Ecija and Aurora, the park has ravines and cliffs that are ideal for adventure activities. Ostrich Farm Description: Ostrich production in Nueva Ecija is considered the first in Central Luzon. Its farm features ostrich production from breeding to meat production. Gross Ostrich Farm; Located in San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija NEPG Ostrish Farm; Located in Boyscout Compound, Palayan City Mount Olivete religious Sects Community Location: Bongabon, Nueva Ecija Description: Climbing a hundred steps of curved stone, one reaches the church built by the Adarnista Spiritual Community on a hilltop. Downhill, the community gathers in a clear, bubbling spring that believed to be medicinal and miraculous. At night, fireflies enchant the evening in the barrio. Different religious sects live harmoniously in the enchanted community. Sideco House Location: San Isidro, Nueva Ecija Description: The Sideco house was built in the 19th century by Crispulo Sideco. It typifies the houses of the Floral period in the Philippine colonial architecture, where ogee arches, filigreed wooden panels, grilles wrought in curlicues and floral and foliate designs abound in the house as basic structural elements or as ornaments. It had been the seat of General Emilio Aguinaldo's First Philippine Republic when he established it as his headquarters in San Isidro during the last part of his odyssey from the American forces. NUEVA ECIJA IN FOCUS The Provincial Capitol of Nueva Ecija The Nueva Ecija Sports Complex, the future site of Palarong Pambansa The Mayor Basilio B. Manuel Sr. Memorial Swimming Pool and Aquatic Training Center is ready to serve the swimming enthusiasts, while the other facilities such as oval, baseball field, archery range, grandstand are still under construction and set to be finished on 2006. The Nueva Ecija Convention Center, a promising venue, which is equipped with latest lights and sounds technology, caters for all convention, incentives, congress and entertainment activities. The NECC is the provincial center of culture and arts To support the convention activities and tourism industry, the Provincial Government will establish and operate the Nueva Ecija Grang Hotel in Palayan City. The Aquino-Diokno Shrine Fort Magsaysay, one of the biggest military camps in Asia and the training ground of the finest military generals of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This is also the site of the Aquino-Diokno Memorial Shrine, established to commemorate the struggle of Senators Benigno S. Aquino Jr. and Jose W. Diokno during Martial Law and to dedicate to the spirit of freedom and the triumph of human spirit Pangatian Shrine, located in Cabanatuan City, is one of the historical landmarks in the province. The POW memorial shrine is maintained and managed by the American Battles and monument Commission, while the Pangatian Heroes shrine is owned and being developed by the Nueva Ecija Provincial Government. Soon, the Hour of the Great Rescue, Sundial Monument and World War II museum will rise in Pangatian Shrine Museo Novo Ecijano, the Provincial Museum, located at the ground floor of the Provincial Capitol in Palayan City. Established to feature the history and culture of Novo Ecijano people, the museum is serving students and visitors from different parts of the region. Soon, the Provincial Museum will be transferred to its new designed to exhibit inter-active and educational dioramas using lights and sounds technology and life-sized moving figurines. Dining Facilities While in Cabanatuan City PLAZA LETICIA Contact Person: MRS. LETICIA UY Tel. No.: (044) 463-7595 ARCELI'S RESTAURANT Contact Person: MRS. ARACELI ANG Tel. No.: (044) 463-2203 DE LUXE RESTAURANT Contact Person: MR IZZY YEE Tel. No.: (044) 463-2218 VICENTICO'S GRILL Contact Person: MRS MA. CRISTINA SALAZAR Tel. No.: (044) 463-0452 ALLESANDRA'S RESTAURANT Contact Person: MR. PEREGRIN DE GUZMAN Tel. No.: (044) 464-1201 CHARCOAL GRILL Contact person: MRS. LETICIA TALAVERA Tel. No.: (044) 463-0769 Cafe CRISTINA RESTAURANT Contact Person: MR DOMINADOR PAULINO Tel. No.: (044) 463-0496 RETRO BAR & RESTAURANT Contact Person: ARCH. AMADEO BERNARDEZ Tel. No.: (044) 463-4436 MAX'S RESTAURANT Contact Person: MR. ALVIN BUYSON Tel. No.: (044) 600-8945 CIRCLES BAR AND RESTO Contact Person: MRS. IVY ROSE LIWAG-NAGA Tel. No.: (044) 600-8945 JOEY'S SNACK HOUSE Contact Person: MR. RAYMUNDO CRUZ Tel. No.: (044) 463-3834 CAKELAND Contact Person: MRS. EDNA GONZALEZ Tel. Nos.: (044) 463-0387; 463-4827 **FAST FOOD CHAINS (Jollibee, Mc Donald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Chowking, Kenny Roger's Roaster) are available at NE Pacific Mall and Mega Center the Mall While in Gapan City LUZ KITCHENETE Contact Person: MRS. LUZ TORRES Tel. No.: (044) 486-0103 Hotels and Resorts LA PARILLA HOTEL Address: Zulueta St., Melencio Corner Cabanatuan City Facilities: 44 rooms; fine-dining restaurant; function rooms for meetings, conferences, banquets and other special events Contact Person: MR. PABLO PADILLA Tel. No.: (044) 463-1810 VILLAGE INN Address: Mabini Homesite, Cabanatuan City Facilities: 36 rooms; swimming pool; function room Contact Person: DR. WILSON VENERACION Tel. Nos.: (044)463-1056; 600-2986 DELUXE HOTEL Address: Burgos Avenue, Cabanatuan City Facilities: 21 rooms; Chinese Restaurant; function room Contact Person: MR. IZZY YEE Tel. Nos.: (044) 600-0614 FRED'S APARTELLE Address: 0728 Victoria Mansions, Bitas, Cabanatuan City Facilities: 20 rooms; coffee shop Contact Person: ENGR. LUALHATI B. AGUNOY Tel. No.: (044) 464-1746 GREENLAND SUITES Address: Mampulog, Cabanatuan City Contact Person: ENGR. CELSO FERRER Tel. Nos.: (044) 464-3344; 4643355/66 PRIME RESORT AND HOTEL Address: Mampulog Bitas, Cabanatuan City Facilities: 20 rooms, swimming pool Contact Person: MS. CARMI BERNARDO Tel. No.: (044) 463-5872 HUNTER VALLEY PLANTATION & RESORT Address: Brgy. Cabu, Cabanatuan City Facilities: 3 swimming pools; function rooms for meetings, conferences, seminars; 2 2-storey villas; 20 rooms; mini-zoo; camping facilities; butterfly sanctuary; horse back riding and fishing amenities Contact Person: MRS. FILIPINAS M. MAGTALAS Tel. No.: (044) 600-2524 ACROPOLIS NORTH WATER CAMP & COUNTRY CLUB Address: Cabanatuan City Email Add: [email protected] Facilities: swimming pool, restaurant; basketball court; badminton court; billiard tables; executive suite rooms and villas Contact Person: MR. RUBEN TINIO Tel. Nos.: (044) 965-2296 to 97 GENERAL INFORMATION Region: CENTRAL LUZON (Region III) Province: NUEVA ECIJA Capital: PALAYAN CITY Number of Municipalities: 27 Number of Cities: 5 Number of Barangay: 849 Land Area: 550,718 has. Climate: Type II Mean annual temperature: 21.8˚C-34.1˚C Population: (2000 Census) 1,659,883 persons (Projection: 2005) 1,836,882 persons Household: 340,158 Population Density: 301 person per square kilometer Annual population growth: 2.11% Annual life span: 71 Literacy rate: 96.3 Working age population (15 yrs-above): 1,665,000 Employed: 63.29% or 609,000 Unemployed: 36.71% or 391,000 Employment Distribution: Agriculture: 46.7% or 285,000 Services: 42.2% or 257,000 Industry: 11.1% or 68,000 Highly populated areas: Cabanatuan City Gapan City San Jose City Talavera Guimba Least populated areas: Nampicuan Licab Talugtog Pantabangan Major dialects spoken: Tagalog, Ilokano Local Officials Governor: TOMAS N. JOSON III Vice-Governor: MARIANO CRISTINO N. JOSON Board members 1st District: CESAR V. CUCIO IRENEO S. DE LEON JOSE BERNARDO V. YANGO 2nd District: BELLA AURORA A. DULAY ALFREDO M. VENDIVIL 3rd District: Senior BN. EDWARD THOMAS F. JOSON MELCHOR M. MORALES 4th District: J.M. MAXIMINO L. VILLAREAL RUDY J. DE LEON (deceased) NAPOLEON G. INTERIOR ABC President: LEONARDO DC. GARCIA PCL President: ALLAN XYSTUS A. GAMILLA SK President: MARK ALVIN V. DIAZ Secretary: ATTY. TOMAS F. LAHOM List of Mayors District I Aliaga MARCIAL R. VARGAS Cuyapo GRACE U. CORPUZ Guimba JOSE LUCIUS POCHOLO M. DIZON Licab NOLI N. CO Nampicuan LUISITO S. VERAYO Sto. Domingo JIMMY I. DOMINGO Quezon EDUARDO BASILIO M. JOSON Talavera NERITO L. SANTOS Zaragoza TEODORICO CORNES JR. District II Carranglan LUZVIMINDO C. OTIC Llanera ARSENIO P. NATIVIDAD Lupao ALEX A JOANINO Munoz Science City NESTOR L. ALVAREZ Pantabangan LUCIO B. UERA Rizal EUGENIO L. PLACIDO JR. San Jose City ALEXANDER S. BELENA Talugtug PACIFICO MONTA District III Bongabon AMELIA A. GAMILLA Cabanatuan City JULIUS CAESAR V. VERGARA Gabaldon DOMINADOR MANDIA General Natividad CARLOS A. PASCUAL Laur BLAS A. CANLAS Palayan City REMEO V. CAPINPIN Sta. Rosa MARLON J. MARCELO District IV Cabiao GLORIA C. CONGCO Gapan City ERNESTO L. NATIVIDAD General Tinio ISIDRO T. PAJARILLAGA Jaen ANTONIO PROSPERO L. ESQUIVEL Peñaranda FELIX A. CORPUZ San Antonio JOSE L. SALONGA San Isidro SONIA R. LORENZO San Leonardo MARVIN MARTIN Distance of Growth areas to Manila Cabanatuan City 114 kms. San Jose City 160kms. Guimba 153kms. Gapan City 94kms. Palayan City 132kms. Sta. Rosa 109kms. Munoz Science City 147kms. Talavera 130kms. Approximate Travel Time (by land transportation) Cabanatuan City - Manila 3-4 hours Cabanatuan City - CLARK (via Tarlac) 2 hours Cabanatuan City - CLARK (via San Fernando City) 2-3 hours Cabanatuan City - Angeles City (via San Fernando City) 3 hours Cabanatuan City - SUBIC 4-5 hours There are six (6) major buses stationed in the province namely: Baliwag Transit, Five Star, R.L. Transport, Arayat Express, RAM Transit and Sierra Madre Transit plying the rough Manila as far as Appari. Baliwag Transit is the major bus company serving the different municipalities in the province, in support of other forms of public utility vehicles that bound along the countryside. Major agricultural crops CROPS AREA HARVESTED (has) PRODUCTION (M.T.) Rice (irrigated) 177,592.69 811,201.21 Rice (rainfed) 126,068.40 657,666.02 White corn 325 920 Yellow corn 1,785 10,710 Garlic 207 724.50 Onion 9,087.17 65,514.56 Tomato 1,570 47,153.50 String beans 825 18,831.75 Cucumber 130 1,993.20 Watermelon 1,550 6,750 Ampalaya 940 14,214 Eggplant 1,740 7,373.40 Mangoes 3,812.38 27,220.31 Livestock and Poultry POPULATION Cattle 61,291 Carabao 57,895 Swine 347,530 Goat 73,247 Sheep 8,014 Chicken 8,052,533 Ducks 842,693 Quail 316,140 Ostrich 223 Forest-based Natural Resources FOREST PRODUCTS LOCATION Major Products: A. Trees/timber Bongabon, Pantabangan (Almaciga, Narra, Red/white Lauan, Carranglan, Palosapis, Apitong, Dao, Bagtikan) General Tinio Benguet Pine, Teak Carranglan Minor Products: A. Bamboo Usually found in riverbanks B. Rattan found at thickly forested area C. Vines (labtong, anito) found at thickly forested area D. Grasses (cogon, napier, tiger grass) Tree sap A. Resins(sap of almaciga) B. Tennins (sap of unknown tree) C. Oil (sap of selected Pinnacea and Burseracea species) Wild life: Orchids, ferns, mushrooms, birds, deer, wild pigs, snakes Mineral Resources LOCATION APP. VOLUME Placer Gold Palayan City Manganese Carranglan Undetermined Pantabangan Undetermined Gabaldon Undetermined Red Clay Talugtug Undetermined Munoz Science City Undetermined San Jose City Undetermined Palayan City Undetermined White Clay Laur, Carranglan Undetermined Ball Clay Carranglan Undetermined Bentonite General Tinio 1,135,500 M.T. Palayan City 318,500 m3 Limestone General Tinio Feldspar Laur 51,581,250 M.T. Carranglan Undetermined Marbles General Tinio 4,000,000 CBM Quartz sand Carranglan Undetermined Copper General Tinio Undetermined Talc San Isidro, Laur Undetermined Gravel & Sand Abundant in all river systems SUPORT FACILITIES Roads and Bridges Marketing and overall mobility of goods and services are facilitated through the opening and improvement of farm to market roads, upgrading of national highways and other arterial networks and improvements of rehabilitation of bridges. At present, the road network in the provinces has a total length of about 5,384 kilometers. The breakdown of which is: DESCRIPTION TOTAL LENGTH in Kms. National Roads 482.5570 Provincial Roads 696.962 Municipal Roads 449 Barangay Roads 3,740.69 There are 104 concrete and 2 temporary bridges. The total length of bridges along Provincial Roads is 9,972 linear meters. Irrigation Nueva Ecija has one of the biggest irrigation systems in the country, the Upper Pampanga River Integrated Irrigation System (UPRIIS), which is served by the Pantabangan Dam and Reservoir. The breakdown of total service areas by irrigation systems are given below: SYSTEM # OF SYSTEM Has. IRRIGATED National Irrigation System 1 92,382 Communal Irrigation System 9 22,527 Small Water Impounding 21 1,329 Projects Pump Irrigation Projects 30 1,313 Shallow Tube Wells 7,327 Small Farm Reservoir 870 870 Diversion Dam 3 85 Power Supply The power generating capacity of the province's Hydro-Power Plant in Pantabangan is 112 MW and an additional 150 MW is supplied by the Casecnan Multi-Purpose Irrigation and Power Project. The power supply of the province is enough even if the demand increases. ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES THAT SERVE 633 BARANGAY OF THE PROVINCE: Nueva Ecija Electric Cooperative San Jose Electric Cooperative Cabanatuan City Electric Corporation Communication Telecommunication services in the province are provided mostly by the private sector. SYSTEM PROVIDED BY: Telephone PLDT, RCPI, DIGITEL, BUTEL, & PT&T (Private franchise Operators) Telegraph 32 Telegraphic offices of TELECOM Postal Office 32 Postal offices and postal stations Radio Station 5 Radio Stations Courier LBC, DHL, Kabayan Forwarders, FEDEX, JRS Express and ABOITIZ Express Internet 8 Internet Service Providers: JVC (Mozcom) and Worldlink Cellsites Mobiline (40), SMART (12), GLOBE (18) Banks & Financing Institutions The commercial, industrial and agricultural financing needs of the province are being served by 57 rural banks, 48 commercial banks, 2 specialized commercial banks and 47 lending institutions. Central Bank has also a branch in Cabanatuan City. These banking and financing institutions extend loans for agricultural, real estate, commercial, income-generating a livelihood projects. Water Facility Industrial, commercial and domestic water consumption largely depend on ground water supplied by privately-owned deep well, hand pumps and local water utilities. There are 19 water districts operating in the province covering 56 percent of the cities and municipalities: Cabanatuan City Gen. Tinio San Jose City Gen. Llanera Palayan City Pantabangan Munoz Science Community San Antonio Sta. Rosa Talavera Aliaga Jaen Gapan City San Isidro Guimba Cabiao Peñaranda San Leonardo Cuyapo Food Control Facility Some 89,198 linear meters of flood control structures are in place at present at the following cities and municipalities: Bongabon Zaragoza Laur Aliaga San Isidro Llanera San Leonardo Rizal Gen. Tinio Talavera Gabaldon San Jose City Jaen Cabanatuan City San Antonio Palayan City Cabiao Hospitals DESCRIPTION NUMBER Regional Hospitals 1 Provincial Hospitals 3 District Hospitals 6 Medical Community 3 Private Hospital 12 Rural Health Units 52 Main Health Centers 30 Barangay Health Stations 270 Military Hospitals 1 Schools DESCRIPTION NUMBER Elementary 748 Secondary 118 Tertiary 17 Vocational Technical 6 The Provincial Government continually pursues improving school facilities. A total of 86 units of school buildings were constructed in year 2003-2004 to facilitate the increasing number of students every school year. Gyms, multi-purpose halls and pathways are just some of the infrastructure programs that are implemented to provide conducive environs for better learning To make education accessible to Novo Ecijanos, the Provincial Government established and operated its own college, the EDUARDO L. JOSON MEMORIAL COLLEGE, in Palayan City. The ELJMC serves the poor but deserving students who dream to pursue college degree programs. Sports Complex To support the sports development program of the Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija, a sports complex equipped with state-of-the-art facilities is constructed. The complex has swimming pool, rubberized oval and grandstand. Agricultural Machinery and Facility Land preparation facilities: 36,095 Hand tractor 21,153 Irrigation pump 14,079 Four wheel tractor 863 Threshing/shelling facilities: 5,972 Axial flow rice thresher 5,944 Grain cleaner 16 Multi-purpose sheller/thresher 12 Drying facilities: 3,305 Multi-purpose drying pavement 3,096 Mobile flash dryer 181 Bed dryer 22 Columnar recirculating batch type 3 Curing bed 2 Tobacco dryer 1 Transport facilities: 2,845 Tractor trailer 1,879 Tricycle/motor 408 Hauling truck 304 Jeep 201 Cart (animal drawn) 45 Trailer truck 6 Dumpling truck 1 Storage facilities: 1,743 Warehouse 1,670 Bulk storage 60 Cold storage 7 Bulk silo 5 Outdoor storage 1 Milling facilities: 680 Rice mill (multi-pass) 448 Rice mill (single-pass) 202 Feed mill 11 Hammer mill 8 Mobile rice mill 4 Grinder 3 Rice mill (two-pass/multi-pass) 3 Oil mill 1 Harvesting facilities: 49 Reaper/harvester 35 Stripper/gatherer 13 Root crop digger 1 Other facilities: 754 Knapsack Sprayer 753 Roller/pulper 1 Slaughter house 32 Dressing plant 2 10 Grain Drying Facilities are established in 10 strategic locations in the province LIST OF AFFILIATED TRADERS/SOUVENIR ITEMS REVOTE ENTERPRISES Address: Entablado, Cabiao, Nueva Ecija Contact person: MR. RODRIGO REVOTE Tel. No.: (044) 486-3143; 749-0814 Product: Novelty swords, knives CAMILLE'S QUILTS & CRAFTS INDUSTRY Address: CLSU, Science City of Munoz Contact person: MRS. MARCIA CRUZ Tel. No.: (044) 456-5246 Product: quilted bags, t-shirts and novelty products CASAMODA HANDICRAFT Address: 12 Malimba, Gapan City Contact person: MRS. LILIBETH ACUA Product: Kitchenwares and ornaments CLC FOOD PRODUCTS Address: 52 Maharlika Highway, Marcus Dist., Talavera Contact person: MS. CATHY ARMECIN Tel. No.: (044) 411-7203; 837-8637 Product: Dairy products KABABAIHANG MASIGLA NG NUEVA ECIJA Address: Joson's farm. Ilog Baliuag, Quezon Contact person: MRS. VILMA JOSON Product: preserved fruits and candies, rice wines NEFEDCO DAIRY PRODUCTS Address: San Ricardo, Talavera Tel. No.: (0918) 906-3729 Product: Carabao's milk, pastillas, white cheese PAPEL NUEBA ECIJA Address: 48 Maharlika Highway, Bantug Science City of Munoz Contact person: MR JOSE ALONZO JR Tel. No.: (0919) 392-8314 Product: Handmade papersheets, papercraft lanterns, frames and boxes KONSEPTONG DISENYO NOVELTY PRODUCTS Address: 171 Ortega St., Brgy. San Pedro, Penaranda Contact person: MICHELLE TORREGOZA Tel. No.: (0917) 428-7222; (0919) 610-0216 Product: House oil, burner, table GAPAN CITY FOOTWEAR Address: Valmonte St., Gapan City Contact person: MERCEDITA TRINIDAD Products: slippers, shoes INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Ecozone/Industrial Parks (PEZA APPROVED) For Development: PALAYAN CITY AGRO-INDUSTRIAL CENTER Barangay Atate, Palayan City (148 hectares) Priority/Preferred Investment Areas * Manufacturing/export-oriented enterprises * Composite board manufacturing * Industrial Estate * Power Generation * Forestry * Information Technology projects-hardware/software * Post harvest facilities * Industrial tree plantation * Build-operate projects * Telecommunication * Low cost housing * High volume trading ventures * Leisure and tourism/eco-tourism projects * Agro-processing * Animal Feed Processing http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=Discover Nueva Ecija&func=all&pid=3096&Page=1&tbl=0&view=rss Wed, 6 Dec 2006 01:03:27 +0800