Church of Penaranda, Nueva Ecija

The province of Nueva Ecija holds many amazing places of worship that stand out among others because of their unique architecture and the resilience of being able to survive many centuries.  The devout and religious folk of Nueva Ecija have always regarded them as religious havens and as legacies of a colorful past. 

• Church of Gapan

Gapan City, Nueva Ecija

This old Roman Catholic church with its Byzantine architecture was built in a span of 16 years (1856-1872) by Augustinian missionaries, who first came to Gapan in 1595. It stands beside the old municipal hall, which was also built during that period.

• Agustinian Mission

Gapan City, Nueva Ecija

An Augustinian mission in lowland Nueva Ecija was founded in Gapan in 1595. The Roman Catholic Church of Byzantine architecture, built within 16 years (1856-1872).

• Church of Penaranda

Penaranda, Nueva Ecija

The church of Penaranda was erected in 1869 by Fr. Florentino Samonte. Construction was continued by Fr. Candicho San Miguel from 1879-1881 and by Fr. Santos Vega from 1887-1889. From 1889 to 1891, the parochial house of bricks and wood was built by Fr. Valentin Gatode la Fuente. Fr. Alvaro Callega built the original church with thatch-roof and stone walls.

• Virgen Divina Pastora National Shrine

Gapan City

On February 13, 1986, the Three Kings Church of Gapan City was declared as the National Shrine of Virgen Divina Pastora. The miraculous image is believed to be the protector of the people of Gapan City. Unending stories of miracles resolve to strengthen the faith of its legions of devotees all over the province and the rest of the country. Every May 1 of each year, people flock to the church to pay homage to the Virgin.

Accommodations

Here is the list of hotels and resorts that can be found in the province of Nueva Ecija located in Cabanatuan City.

• LA PARILLA HOTEL - Zulueta St., Melencio Corner Cabanatuan City 
• VILLAGE INN - Mabini Homesite, Cabanatuan City
• FRED'S APARTELLE  - 0728 Victoria Mansions, Bitas, Cabanatuan City
• GREENLAND SUITES  -  Mampulog, Cabanatuan City
• PRIME RESORT AND HOTEL - Mampulog Bitas, Cabanatuan City
• HUNTER VALLEY PLANTATION & RESORT  -  Brgy. Cabu, Cabanatuan City
• ACROPOLIS NORTH WATER CAMP & COUNTRY CLUB - Cabanatuan City

Restaurants (Cabanatuan City)

• PLAZA LETICIA
• ARCELI'S RESTAURANT
• DE LUXE RESTAURANT
• VICENTICO'S GRILL
• ALLESANDRA'S RESTAURANT
• CHARCOAL GRILL
• Cafe CRISTINA RESTAURANT
• RETRO BAR & RESTAURANT
• MAX'S RESTAURANT
• CIRCLES BAR AND RESTO
• JOEY'S SNACK HOUSE
• CAKELAND

FAST FOOD CHAINS

Jollibee, Mc Donald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Chowking, and Kenny Roger's Roaster are available at NE Pacific Mall and Mega Center the Mall.

 

Accessibility

Visitors can reach the province of Nueva Ecija by riding a bus from Manila via Cabanatuan City. There are bus lines (The five star, Philippine Rabit, Baliwag, Saulog transit and Victory Liner) that ply the routes to Nueva Ecija. Jeepneys and tricycles are available in the province as a common method of transportation around the province.