DILG Nueva Ecija, headed by ARD Abraham A. Pascua, Ph.D., CESO III, joins the celebration of the 118thUnangSigawng Nueva Ecija with the theme “ Makasaysayan, Maunlad, Nagkakaisa. . . Nueva Ecija”, held on September 02, 2014 at the Old Capitol, Cabanatuan City.
     Gov. Aurelio M. Umali opted to celebrate the occasion with a simple ceremony. The fund intended for it was given to the four identified poorest barangays in the province.
     During the program, Outstanding Novo Ecijanos were also recognized. The Provincial Government also awarded the Top Outstanding Young Novo Ecijanoswith plaque and cash prizes.
     The celebration was participated in  by the Provincial Government headed by the Honorable Governor OyieUmali, SangguniangPanlalawigan headed by Vice Governor GP Padiernos, Cong. Cherry Umali, Local Chief Executives, Vice Mayors, Punong Barangays, PNP, BFP, DILG, DepED, and other national agencies.