Nueva Ecija: San Jose Cathedral and the "Jinxed" Barangay

San Jose, the so called onion capital, before the city was re-named by the Spaniards, was known as Kabaritan, named for the plant commonly seen in the area (much like the town of Cuyapo was named after the kiapo plant, same with Quiapo)

Photos of San Jose City, Nueva Ecija:

the welcome arch

Facade of San Jose Cathedral (St. Josephs Cathedral)

the cathedral apse/dome taken in front of Jollibee where Tutubi had breakfast (note the difference in color from pictures taken inside the car)

Signspotting mode:

A barangay (village) with a funny name that means jinxed or unlucky in Filipino if you pronounce it differently
Rufina Homes is located in a jinxed barangay...joking!

San Jose Tourism sites cites the Tanduyong festival held every 4th Sunday of April coinciding with the annual fiesta to celebrate this. Tanduyong is a variety of onion grown in the area. Another interesting place is Palasapas Falls said to be a popular picnic venue.

Pupils of this elementary school seem to always see each other often thus the name :P

Note: Photos taken in a moving car through a tinted window that's why some are slightly blurred,with color disparities and sometimes glass reflections. Some pictures cropped and added slight color adjustments but no major alteration.

How to Get to San Jose City, Nueva Ecija:

Driving Directions: On NLEX, take Sta. Rita Exit then just follow the route that will lead to Pulilan, Plaridel, Baliuag, San Ildefonso, and San Miguel, Gapan, San Leonardo, Sta. Rosa, Cabanatuan City, Talavera, Muñoz then San Jose.

Those with motorcycles or want to avoid toll fees on NLEX can opt to go via MacArthur Highway passing through Caloocan, Valenzuela, Meycauayan, Marilao, Bocaue, Balagtas, Guiguinto (Tabang), Plaridel, Pulilan, Baliuag, San Rafael, San Ildefonso, San Miguel , Gapan, San Leonardo, Sta. Rosa, Cabanatuan City, Talavera, Muñoz then finally San Jose City.

Commute: Bus service to San Jose, Nueva Ecija is can be found on EDSA, Cubao Quezon City e.g. Baliwag Transit, Five Star Transit et al with signboards. Buses going to Banaue also pass by the city.