It eventually grew when people from Suyang (present-day barangay Zaragosa in Bolinao) relocated to the area in 1737.

In 1764, inhabitants tried to rebuild the town but another conflict happened, making them leave for Nansangaan (present-day Barangay Inerangan).

[8] The Communist Party of the Philippines was founded by Jose Maria Sison in the remote barangay of Dulacac on December 26, 1968.

[7][10] Alaminos was badly hit in May 2009 by Typhoon Emong which damaged many houses in the city, including the roof of the main church.

Poverty Incidence of Alaminos Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] Alaminos, belonging to the first 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.

Members of the Alaminos City Council (2019–2022):[24] The Galila Hundred Islands Festival is held from March 16 to 21 every year.