San Carlos City, formerly Binalatongan, the first town in Pangasinan, was established by the Dominican friars in Abagbagan in 1587. It was where the first Dominican Provincial Capitol was held in 1617. It was the seat of the revolutionary movement of Andres Malong from 1660-1661, of Juan Caragay in 1718-1719, and the rebellion of Juan dela Cruz Palaris in 1762-1764 against the Spaniards. After the rebellion of Juan Palaris in 1764, the town was named San Carlos upon the Order of the King of Spain. In 1870, the Casa Tribunal was established and on June 17, 1965 was declared a city through Republic Act 4487.
Let us recall that San Carlos, the biggest and most populated town of Pangasinan, became a city by virtue of Republic Act 4487 signed on June 19, 1965, after an overwhelming ratification by its residents, since our city has suffered from negative lapses of progress and development. Up until about seven years ago, many of us San Carlenians, especially us, people who lived in San Carlos in the fifties or sixties, are witnessing just recently tremendous changes including an improved skyline. This maybe due to the fact that our town, which has become a city, is starting to improve its looks, charm, and hum. Jane Claudio, scholar, civic leader, and community organization worker from Quezon Boulevard, remarked about "the big transformation and progress in the former city of dust: new commercial establishments have mushroomed around us, business is picking-up on its feet and new multi-story buildings are also being constructed."
Source: San Carlos City: A Celebration by Fe Casillan Garcia.
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