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.

The San Carlenians were known for their staunch adherence to their beliefs and practices, leading to frequent conflicts with the Augustinian friars.

Palaris, whose real name was Pantaleon Perez, earned his moniker due to his agility and skill in native fencing, known as esgrima de mano.

His resistance against excessive tribute and forced labor led to the establishment of an independent government based in Binalatongan.

This transfer occurred on November 4, 1718, coinciding with the feast of Saint Charles Borromeo, leading to the settlement being renamed San Carlos Binalatongan.

[6] 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."

Poverty Incidence of San Carlos Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] 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.