Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija
The first edition of the UNESCO-backed book included Nueva Ecija's Arakyo, signifying its great importance to Philippine intangible cultural heritage.Poverty incidence of Peñaranda Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] Primarily depends on rice & vegetable farming, poultry and piggery.Every May, Peñaranda residents stage a musical drama called "Araquio", a re-enactment of Christians' quest led by Queen Helena and King Constantine for the Holy Cross where Jesus Christ was nailed.Actors and actresses garbed in colorful and cute costumes dramatize this century old tradition which features sword fights between the Christians and Moros.Schedule of Barangay Fiesta: Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology Peñaranda Off-Campus (Academic Extended Venue) commenced operation in June 2005.