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Component city in Nueva Ecija, Philippines
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Cabanatuan is a city in Nueva Ecija in the Philippines. It is the "Gateway to the North", a secondary commercial center of Central Luzon, and the former capital of the Philippines' "Rice Granary".
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Cabanatuan American Memorial
A former American military camp turned into a Japanese concentration camp for American and Filipino prisoners of war, it was known for the raid at Cabanatuan, one of the largest military operations of World War II in the Pacific. The camp has been turned into a memorial for the prisoners of war detained here, and is also part of itineraries for American war veterans.
A little plaza built on where Antonio Luna, a Filipino general during the Philippine-American War, was assassinated. A statue of Luna in horseback is erected on the spot where he was killed.
A neoclassical capitol building designed by the American architect and urban planner E. William Parsons. It used to house the government offices of the Nueva Ecija provincial government until it was relocated to the new capital at Palayan.
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Parish Cathedral
The seat of the Roman Catholic church in central and southern Nueva Ecija, built in its present form following a major fire in the 1970s. Its convent was where General Antonio Luna and his aide were assassinated in 1899.
If you want to eat an authentic Japanese cuisine, this is the best place to go!
The ambience is relaxing, and the service is good. The ihaw ihaw food is delicious.
Filipino eatery.
Great Filipino food showcasing the best of Cabanatuan. Food is authentic. It tastes as if it has been prepared the way that your lola would prepare it.
Cheezebread, pasta, salads, milk & fruit shakes.
Authentic Filipino foods. The restaurant is completely outdoors and good for large groups and boodle fights. Also serving hot coffee, iced coffee, and milk shakes.
Korean sandwiches, salads, Japanese rice dishes.
An Indian restaurant serving dishes from both the north and south of the country. Has vegetarian-friendly options. All their fish dishes use cream dory.
Good food and coffee drinks.
Amazing place with wide variety of food and drink choices of excellent quality.
Bakes & coffee.
Pasta, iced coffee.
A good deal is the ₱300 rooms from 8PM till 6AM.
The only international brand of hotel in Cabanatuan. Well-maintained and comfortable rooms.
A 4-minute walk form the nearest bus station, this informal hotel is a 7-minute walk from Freedom Park and a 12 minutes on foot from the Antonio Luna Death Place Marker.
Shopping mall and supermarket.
Shopping mall.
A members-only warehouse grocery.
Very big public market with stores selling meat, fruits, vegetables and dry goods. The famous Longanisa of Cabanatuan is available inside.
By car
The main highway to Cabanatuan is the Maharlika Highway (Route 1), which passes through the denser areas of the city.
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