Nueva Ecija was created as a military commandancia in 1777, with its capital in Baler. Over the following centuries, parts of its territory were subdivided to create new provinces. Nueva Ecija played an important role in the Philippine revolution, being one of the first provinces to revolt against Spanish colonial rule in 1896. Today, the province attracts visitors with natural attractions like Minalungao National Park and Pantabangan Dam, as well as opportunities to experience rural life on farms. Local delicacies remain an important part of Nueva Ecija's culture and identity, including kakanin, batutay, and tupig.

2. History of Nueva Ecija
Nueva Ecija was created as a military
commandancia in 1777 by Governor General Narciso
Claveria, with the capital at Baler (present-day capital of
Aurora province). It was formerly part of the province of
Pampanga. Spanish records in the Philippines recognize
two Spanish countries in the Pacific--Las Islas Filipinas
and Nueva Ecija. From 1777 to 1917, Nueva Ecija’s
territory was however subdivided to give way to the
creation of other provinces. The province of Tayabas (now
Aurora and Quezon), including the Polillio Islands, the
provinces of Palanan (now Isabela), Cagayan, the province
of Nueva Vizcaya, the territory which became part of the
province of Quirino, and the province of Manila, north of
the province of Tondo in 1867, and the district of Morong
(now Rizal) were among those created out of Nueva Ecija.
The province was named after the old city of Ecija in
Seville, Spain. In 1896, Nueva Ecija became one of the first
provinces to revolt against Spanish rule, and one of the
provinces which declared its independence in 1898. Nueva

3. TRANSPORTATION

4. MAJOR TOURIST
ATTRACTION
IN
NUEVA ECIJA

5. Minalungao Park
Declared as a national
park
It features a breathtaking
view of the narrow but deep
Penaranda River. On both sides of
the riverbank are 16-meter-high
limestone walls. The ridge
formation of white sculptured
limestone walls shows the might of
the great river.

6. Diamond Park (San Jose)
The dam was built in 1974
along the Pampanga River to serve
as reinforcement against floods, and
provide irrigation, and additional
electricity to the entire Luzon island.
Pantabangan Dam is one of the most
visited tourist spots in the province
and offers a scenic view of the
surrounding area.

7. Gabaldon Falls
The lure of Gabaldon, Nueva
Ecija, located within the 200-hectare
Sabani Estate Agricultural College. The
ten-feet falls are surrounded by huge
rock formations and rippling ice-cold
water.

9. HUNTER VALLEY RESORT AND HOTEL

10. Dreamwater Resort and Hotel in Penaranda

11. THINGS TO DO
IN
NUEVA ECIJA

12. Experience Farm Life in
PMP Paradise Farm
PMP Farm is owned and
managed by retired major Pantalunan.
It's the perfect venue to disconnect
from the demands of the modern
world. A sprawling property that's a
combo of ranch-pond-farm-garden and
a cheerful motif of pink, PMP Farm
delights visitors with activities like
horseback-riding, sheep-herding,
fishing, fruit-picking, and feasting on
freshly made palitawand
other kakanin.

13. Cool Down at Crystal
Wave Resort
This weather calls for not
only ice cream but a veritable dip
in a pool. Beat the summer heat
at Crystal Wave Resort. Their
amenities could rival more
popular resorts: a zipline, wide
spaces for camping and team-
building, huge pools, and a
waterslide. Improvements are
also underway for the resort.
Better watch out – soon, Crystal
Wave will definitely one popular
water park.

14. Stock Up on Dairy
Products at Milka Krem
No trip is complete
without pasalubong and Nueva
Ecija's got the perfect place for
this. Milka Krem is the last link on
a value chain involving the
Philippine Carabao Institute and
PhilRice. Here, the products these
institutions developed are
delivered to the masses for
purchase. Soaps, milks, yogurt, and
other dairy products are available
here. Styrofoam coolers are also
available here to keep your haul
fresh.

15. DELICACIES
OF
NUEVA ECIJA

16. KAKANIN
Kakanin - One of the great
taste pinoy delikasi I ever taste in
Nueva Ecija especially when the
the fiesta of Baloc Sto. Domingo
comes. The sweetness and
softness taste of
the kakanin melts in my mouth.
The kakanin is one of the favorite
native food novo ecijanos. They
add some unique ingredients for
the satisfaction of
them especially when they sell it
to the market. One of my favorite
snack is kakanin because my
mother is expert in making

17. BATUTAY
Batutay - The Philippines
has this great taste of pinoy
delikasi It is very known in the
City of Cabanatuan Nueva Ecija.
It is my favorite viand of all time
because of the sweetness and the
yummy smell of the pork
ground. Batutay is the most
selling food in Cabanatuan City
because of their unique
combination of ingredients. It is
usually my lunch because it has
sweets that full my appetite.

18. TUPIG
Tupig - Yummy snack that
satisfies your appetite. Tupig is
a great taste of pinoy
delikasi riginated from Ilocanos.
Tupig is famous in the Nueva
Ecija and I taste it for the first
time in the fiesta of Baloc,
Sto.Domingo, Nueva Ecija. It has
maccapuno inside that completes
the ingredients. The Nueva Ecija
has the Tupig festival in Sto.
Domingo where hundreds of
people buy it for their snack.