[5] On November 15, 1771, Don Simón de Anda y Salazar, the governor general of the Philippines at that time, approved the official creation of the town.

The town was named after the Spanish governor general who approved its creation and of the Apostle Simon Peter, the patron saint of Apalit.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Fernando has jurisdiction over the 1771 Virgen del Pilar Parish Church.

The vice mayor heads a legislative council (Sangguniang Bayan) consisting of councilors from the barangays of barrios.

For Example: For telecommunications, the town is served by Digitel, PLDT, PILTEL, DATELCOM, SMART, GLOBE and with new copper line CONVERGE ICT.