History of Nueva Vizcaya

Nueva Vizcaya has generally been overlooked in the various regional histories of the Philippines. As a province, it is as important as is any region of the country because of the complex interaction between the many peoples who have lived there. This study will approach the history of the province from a social and economic standpoint. It will trace social and economic changes among the ethnic groups in the province in demonstrating how Nueva Vizcayans gradually came to be incorporated into a national economic system, how they came to regard themselves not only as Ifugaos, Ilongots, or members of other ethnic groups, but as Filipinos.