San Carlos, officially the City of San Carlos (; ; ), is a component city in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people. It is the most populated city in Pangasinan and the entire Ilocos Region.
Etymology San Carlos, formerly known as Binalatongan, experienced significant historical events that influenced its name change. In 1660, a revolt led by Andres Malong, and later another insurrection in 1762 headed by Juan dela Cruz Palaris, culminated in humiliating defeats for the Spanish colonial forces. These uprisings prompted King Carlos III of Spain to order the destruction of Binalatongan. Following this directive, the town was razed and subsequently renamed San Carlos, which remains to be its name today. The renaming served both as a punitive measure and as a means to establish a new order in the aftermath of the rebellions.
History
Spanish colonial era
Origins
San Carlos, originally known as Binalatongan, was inhabited by the San Carlenians. They spoke Cabuloan, the original Pangasinan dialect. The San Carlenians were known for their staunch adherence to their beliefs and practices, leading to frequent conflicts with the Augustinian friars. These clashes ultimately forced the Augustinians to abandon the area. However, the Dominicans later succeeded where the Augustinians had failed, establishing San Carlos as a Christian community.
The town's history is marked by significant uprisings led by prominent local figures. Andrés Malong and Juan de la Cruz Palaris are two of the most notable leaders. Palaris, whose real name was Pantaleon Perez, earned his moniker due to his agility and skill in native fencing, known as esgrima de mano. He spearheaded a revolt against the Spanish authorities in 1762, which lasted for two years and spread across Pangasinan. His resistance against excessive tribute and forced labor led to the establishment of an independent government based in Binalatongan.
Revolts The first significant revolt in the area occurred in 1660, led by Andrés Malong. In 1718, during a minor uprising led by Juan Caragay, the church and its convent were set on fire, prompting the relocation of the Población east of the San Juan River. This transfer occurred on November 4, 1718, coinciding with the feast of Saint Charles Borromeo, leading to the settlement being renamed San Carlos Binalatongan.
Royal Decree and Final Renaming In 1763, during another revolt led by Juan dela Cruz Palaris, the convent and the church of Saint Dominic were once again set ablaze. This event led King Charles III of Spain to issue a decree relocating the site to a place then known as "Lucban." The town's major involvement in these uprisings resulted in a royal mandate to rename the town after the Spanish monarch, thus the name San Carlos as the official title became by now definite, with Binalatongan now dropped from its title.
From its foundation until 1764, the poblacion and the church were relocated several times within the town's present boundaries. The initial site was on the western bank of the Agno River near the Zambales Mountains, likely within the town of Aguilar. It was later moved to the eastern side of the river, within the present barangay Mabalbalino, where it remained through the second half of the 18th century.
The town's rich history of resistance and resilience is encapsulated in its evolution from Binalatongan to San Carlos, reflecting the enduring spirit of its inhabitants and their significant role in regional history.
Philippine independence During the 1960s, the Municipality of San Carlos was divided into two precincts. In 1965, the smaller precinct became legally incorporated as the Municipality of Basista by virtue of Republic Act No. 4866.
Cityhood
In 1966, the larger precinct became legally incorporated as San Carlos City by virtue of Republic Act No. 4487.
Contemporary On April 28, 2007, San Carlos City's former mayor, Julian V. Resuello, was assassinated during an event at the city's plaza. His own family was accused to be behind his assassination. He later died after two days.
Geography San Carlos is situated from the provincial capital Lingayen, and from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
San Carlos is politically subdivided into 87 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Abanon M.Soriano St. (Poblacion) Agdao Anando Antipangol Aponit Bacnar Balaya Balayong Baldog Balite Sur Balococ Bani Bega Bocboc Bugallon-Posadas Street (Poblacion) Bogaoan Bolingit Bolosan Bonifacio (Poblacion) Buenglat Burgos-Padlan (Poblacion) Cacaritan Caingal Calobaoan Calomboyan Capataan Caoayan-Kiling Cobol Coliling Cruz Doyong Gamata Guelew Ilang Inerangan Isla Libas Lilimasan Longos Lucban (Poblacion) Mabalbalino Mabini (Poblacion) Magtaking Malacañang Maliwara Mamarlao Manzon Matagdem Mestizo Norte Naguilayan Nelintap Padilla-Gomez (Poblacion) Pagal Palaming Palaris (Poblacion) Palospos Pangalangan Pangoloan Pangpang Paitan-Panoypoy Parayao Payapa Payar Perez Boulevard (Poblacion) PNR Site (Poblacion) Polo Quezon Boulevard (Poblacion) Quintong Rizal Avenue (Poblacion) Roxas Boulevard (Poblacion) Salinap San Juan San Pedro (Poblacion) Sapinit Supo Talang Taloy (Poblacion) Tamayo Tandoc Tarece Tarectec Tayambani Tebag Turac Ano Tandang Sora (Poblacion)
Climate
Demographics
Languages Pangasinan is the main language of San Carlos.
Economy
The city is also called the "Mango-Bamboo Capital of the Philippines", San Carlos has the largest number of mango trees – their fruits are among the most flavorsome in the country – and a thriving bamboocraft industry. An agroindustrial city, San Carlos also engages in livestock raising, crop production, inland fishing, pottery, food processing, tourism, commerce and trade, small-scale manufacturing, and flour-making. San Carlos is said to have an ideal investment potential because of its large land area, big population and strategic location, being in the center of Pangasinan.
Government
Local government
San Carlos, belonging to the third congressional district of the province of Pangasinan, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.
Elected officials
- Position NameDistrict Representative(3rd Legislative District the Province of Pangasinan) Rose Marie J. ArenasChief Executive of the City of San Carlos Mayor Julier C. ResuelloPresiding Officer of the City Council of San Carlos Vice Mayor Joseres S. Resuello Councilors of the City of San Carlos Sam Baniqued Jack Lester P. Soriano Eduardo R. Garcia Joshua G. Resuello Christian Carlo A. Cancino Winston Millora Alberto S. Castro Carmina D. Paningbatan Jun Banaag Karen Joyce Frias
Tourism
Interesting spots of the town include: 435-year-old Minor Basilica of Saint Dominic Speaker Eugenio Perez Memorial Park City Plaza Quadricentennial Arch in Bolingit Binalatongan Ruins in San Juan Philippine Fruit Corporation at Barangay Pagal
Giant mango pie On April 26, 2011, 86 barangays in San Carlos baked a 100-square-meter mango pie — filling a gymnasium and setting the largest mango pie world record (400 sqm na mango pie, iniluto sa San Carlos City). Natives used 400 trays of mango pies (10 kilos each, P 400,000, in a 100-square-meter table and shared by more than 1,200). It highlighted San Carlos City's Mango-Bamboo Festival 2011.Manila BulletinBP: 400 sqm na mango pie, iniluto sa San Carlos City | Balita Pilipinas | GMA News OnlineLargest Mango Pie: Philippines sets world record
Transportation Bus companies with service to and from Manila include Five Star Bus Company, Solid North Transit, Inc., Dagupan Bus Company, and First North Luzon Transit.
Jeepneys are available for commuters to its neighboring towns, like Calasiao and Malasiqui. Tricycles are available for commuters to barrios and barangays.
Education The San Carlos City Schools Division Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools. There are four schools district offices under this division office, namely: District I, District II, District III, and District IV.
Primary and elementary schools
Abanon Central School Ano Elementary School Antipangol Elementary School Aponit Elementary School Bacnar Elementary School Balaya Elementary School Balayong Elementary School Baldog Elementary School Balite Sur Elementary School Bani Elementary School Bolingit Elementary School Bogaoan Elementary School Bolosan-Caingal Elementary School Butterfly Kingdom e-Learning School C. P. Gutierrez Elementary School Calobaoan Elementary School Calomboyan Elementary School Candido Marcellano Integrated School Caoayan-Kiling Elementary School Central I Elementary School Central II Elementary School Clark Educational Center Coliling Elementary School Don Pablo C. Tulagan Elementary School Don Vicente G. Ferrer Elementary School Doyong Elementary School Ednas School of San Carlos Gamata Elementary School Gospel of Christ School of San Carlos Holy Child Play Center Isla Elementary School Ignacio Centeno Elementary School Jose Macam Paningbatan Sr. Elementary Schoo Julian Valerio Resuello Elementary School Libas Elementary School Lilimasan Elementary School Mabalbalino Elementary School Magtaking Elementary School Malacañang Elementary School Mestizo Norte Elementary School Mother Goose Special School System Naguilayan Elementary School Nelintap Elementary School Our Lady of Grace School of San Carlos City Pagal Elementary School Palaming Elementary School Palospos Elementary School Pangalangan Elementary School Pangoloan Elementary School Pangpang Elementary School Parayao Elementary School Payapa Elementary School Payar Elementary School Polo Elementary School Quintong Elementary School Rainbow School of San Carlos San Carlos Preparatory School Saint Albert The Great Science Academy Salinap Elementary School St. Charles Academy Supo Elementary School Tandoc Elementary School Talang Central School Tamayo Elementary School Tarectec Elementary School Turac Elementary School VM Child Learning Center
Secondary schools
Abanon National High School Agdao Integrated School Bacnar National High School Bolingit National High School Cobol National High School Coliling National High School Doyong National High School Guelew Integrated School Libas National High School Lilimasan National High School Mabalbalino National High School Malacañang National High School Pangalangan National High School Salinap National High School Speaker Eugenio Perez National Agricultural School Tamayo National High School Tandoc National High School Tarece Integrated School Tebag Elementary School Turac National High School Virgen Milagrosa Special Science High School VMUF- San Luis High School VMUF - St. Dominic High School VMUF - Senior High School
Technical and vocational schools Metro San Carlos Institute of Technology
Higher educational institutions
Colegio Anunciata Palaris Colleges Pangasinan State University - San Carlos Campus PIMSAT Colleges San Carlos College St. Therese College Foundation Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation
Gallery
References
External links
City Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines San Carlos at the Pangasinan Government Website Local Governance Performance Management System [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information