San Carlos, Pangasinan


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.
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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 it was renamed San Carlos.
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.
  • Agdao
  • Anando
  • Antipangol
  • Aponit
  • Bacnar
  • Balaya
  • Balayong
  • Baldog
  • Balite Sur
  • Balococ
  • Bani
  • Bega
  • Bocboc
  • Bugallon-Posadas Street
  • Bogaoan
  • Bolingit
  • Bolosan
  • Bonifacio
  • Buenglat
  • Burgos-Padlan
  • Cacaritan
  • Caingal
  • Calobaoan
  • Calomboyan
  • Capataan
  • Caoayan-Kiling
  • Cobol
  • Coliling
  • Cruz
  • Doyong
  • Gamata
  • Guelew
  • Ilang
  • Inerangan
  • Isla
  • Libas
  • Lilimasan
  • Longos
  • Lucban
  • Mabalbalino
  • Mabini
  • Magtaking
  • Malacañang
  • Maliwara
  • Mamarlao
  • Manzon
  • Matagdem
  • Mestizo Norte
  • Naguilayan
  • Nelintap
  • Padilla-Gomez
  • Pagal
  • Palaming
  • Palaris
  • Palospos
  • Pangalangan
  • Pangoloan
  • Pangpang
  • Paitan-Panoypoy
  • Parayao
  • Payapa
  • Payar
  • Perez Boulevard
  • PNR Site
  • Polo
  • Quezon Boulevard
  • Quintong
  • Rizal Avenue
  • Roxas Boulevard
  • Salinap
  • San Juan
  • San Pedro
  • Sapinit
  • Supo
  • Talang
  • Taloy
  • Tamayo
  • Tandoc
  • Tarece
  • Tarectec
  • Tayambani
  • Tebag
  • Turac
  • Ano
  • Tandang Sora

Demographics

Languages

Pangasinan is the main language of San Carlos. Ilocano is also widely spoken and understood in the city.

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

PositionName
District Representative
Rose Marie J. Arenas
Chief Executive of the City of San CarlosMayor Julier C. Resuello
Presiding Officer of the City Council of San CarlosVice Mayor Joseres S. Resuello
Councilors of the City of San CarlosSam Baniqued
Councilors of the City of San CarlosJack Lester P. Soriano
Councilors of the City of San CarlosEduardo R. Garcia
Councilors of the City of San CarlosJoshua G. Resuello
Councilors of the City of San CarlosChristian Carlo A. Cancino
Councilors of the City of San CarlosWinston Millora
Councilors of the City of San CarlosAlberto S. Castro
Councilors of the City of San CarlosCarmina D. Paningbatan
Councilors of the City of San CarlosJun Banaag
Councilors of the City of San CarlosKaren 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. Natives used 400 trays of mango pies. It highlighted San Carlos City's Mango-Bamboo Festival 2011.

Transportation

Bus companies with service to and from Manila include Five Star Bus Company, Dagupan Bus Company, Fermina Express, Pangasinan Solid North Transit, Inc., 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

Higher educational institutions