214 issued by the then President Ramon Magsaysay last November 15, 1956 when Carmen was created as a separate and distinct town of Kabacan.

Now, only twenty eight (28) barangays remain in which are presently inhabited by the so-called Tri-people composed of the Christians, the Muslims and Indigenous Peoples belonging to the Manobo-Aromanon ethnic group.

Before it was named Carmen, early inhabitants called this large tract of land "Kalalaw" a Maguindanaon term meaning "jar of water", because legend tells that there was once a big Balite tree with a continuous reservoir of water under its dense foliage, that even in long dry seasons, it had never dried up.

They are brought here by sheer pioneering spirit inspired by widespread rumors of this "Land of Opportunity and Promise".

The Muslim residents of the town had gathered in their mosque to participate in a supposed peace talk with Christian groups when a group of armed men dressed in uniforms similar to those worn by members of the Philippine Constabulary opened fire on them.

No one was found culpable for the incident; Feliciano Lucas, also known as "Commander Toothpick", the Ilaga leader who was the prime suspect in the crime, was released after he "surrendered" to Ferdinand Marcos at the Malacañang Palace.

In response to the incident, former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi provided military aid to the secessionist group Moro National Liberation Front.

In 2019, seven barangays were among the 63 in the province which became part of the Special Geographic Area of the newly created Bangsamoro,[6] after having the affirmative vote won to join the autonomous region in a plebiscite held on February 6.

[7][8] Manarapan and Nasapian were among the 39 in the province that unsuccessfully voted for the inclusion in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in 2001, while the other five[9] were proposed to be part of the Bangsamoro, which replaced ARMM by virtue of Republic Act No.

Poverty incidence of Carmen Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] Since the municipality is an agricultural area, most of the industries are agri-based.

This cottage industry is gaining support and acceptance from local residents considering the affordability and its unique qualities.

Recipients of the training and development seminars are: RIC Camansi, Lower Dado, Pacao, Raradangan the DTI-CARP has establish a Multi-Purpose Hot dryer at Barangay Pacao, the said project generate employment and income from drying service.