San Carlos City was formerly named "Nabingkalan", deriving its name from Nabingka , a beautiful daughter of a chieftain of the Negrito settlement in the area, who ruled the barrio during the early part in the 17th century. She was famous for her loveliness and mental and physical prowess.
After her death, the people mourned for two years, and to perpetuate her memory, named the barrio Nabingkalan. The settlement was later bought by Carlos Apurado from Badian , Cebu , who, with the help of fellow pioneers, developed the settlement into a thriving Christian village.
Fragments of written history show that in , the Island of Buglas Negros , as a politico-military province under Spain , was divided into two provinces, West Negros under Iloilo and East Negros under Cebu. The barrio of Nabingkalan under Calatrava, was under the jurisdiction of Iloilo.
When this mission was created in , it belonged to the municipality of Calatraba, although it is true, that since a Religious was destined for it. The state of those years gives us the very small number of inhabitants that comprised it, which is that of 1, souls, who rather inhabited the mountainous p art than that of the p lay a, where the current village is. Pedro Chivite was assigned to the service of that mission.
Vacant this mission during the Revolution, for the year Father Eusebio Valderrama took care of it. This with the help of the PP. Since that date, it is still administered by our Fathers.
But in what was a bad, poor and depopulated village in 97, today it is one of the most important towns in the rich Province of Negros Occidental. That extensive plot of land previously uncultivated today is painstakingly worked. A Spaniard who observed the fertility of that land began by raising a small sugarcane farm; and seeing the good results obtained, others were added, those fields were cultivated, modern machines were installed and, thus, what was once a wasteland, today is one of the most productive villages in Negros.
In there were only four estates, in they amounted to 16 and today they are some more, property in their majority of Spanish art. Then in Negros was raised to the category of a politico-military province, Don Emilio Saravia being the first politico-military governor. San Carlos prospered through the years, however, the village lost its pueblo category, and in , when Negros Island was divided into Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental , San Carlos was recorded as an arrabal or barrio of Calatrava Hilub-ang.
During the first years of the American occupation of the Philippines, the economic and social pace of the activities of the people were gauged on the movements of the big landholders and Spaniards in the lowlands. In , the political arena was a hot place, it being the first taste of the Filipinos to elect their own leaders. In , when a sugar central was constructed, the economic life of the people was greatly enhanced.
The political activities, however, was closely woven with that of Calatrava, until , when Calatrava was organized into a municipality. San Carlos Milling Company of San Carlos, Negros, have erected the first and only modern sugar mills in the Philippines, and they have gone into cane cultivation and sugar manufacture in a scientific way.
The capacity of the mill is tons of cane per day, which means about tons of centrifugal sugar. It was completed at the end of at a cost of about one million dollars, and the first cane ground was from the crop. The municipality of San Carlos shall consist of its present territory and that of the municipality of Calatrava, with the seat of the municipal government at the present municipality of San Carlos Act No. After the armistice in , the planters who produced more sugar had their wealth greatly increased because of the new price of sugar never before enjoyed by the planters.
During World War I , many sons of San Carlos volunteered to fight for the United States , but a few months later, were sent back home because of the armistice.
As early as June 15, , Guerilla Units under the leadership of Capt. Eugenio Antonio,Jr. Leonardo Marane and Lt. Alfredo Valdivia assisted by the Philippine Commonwealth Military Troops began operations against the enemy.
This century-old balete tree is the poof of richness of flora of this island. San Carlos City in the province of Negros Occidental in the Philippines is a perfect place for everyone who wants to retire from the clamor and grind of highly urbanized cities. A perfect vacation getaway for those who want to soul-search and have fun at the same time. The lavishness of the flora, the fauna, and the culture and the heritage of the place is a wonderful delight to tourists.
Come, visit, and be amazed! Facebook Twitter. Let's Get Social! Follow Me On Facebook. Popular Posts. Ferry heading to San Carlos City. You can never go wrong with Native Chicken Tinola. The Boulevard The sunset is fantastic. The hues are picture perfect and unfiltered.
Nothing is fancier than eating with a wonderful view. Your not-so-typically-shaped grilled squid is a good find here. The modern take of architectural structure of the Roman Catholic church of the city. The ceiling of the church is beautifully set in a country vibe. A huge variety of f lowers which are forage in Mount Kanlaon are sold in a very affordable price. This is the cheapest brewed native coffee I had which is priced at 6 pesos per cup.
Motor boats are the primary means of transportation of the natives of Sipaway Island. The beach area is unblemished and inviting. The household population of San Carlos in the Census was , broken down into 31, households or an average of 4. According to the Census, the age group with the highest population in San Carlos is 10 to 14 , with 14, individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over , with 1, individuals.
The population of San Carlos grew from 9, in to , in , an increase of , people over the course of years. Since I wanted to experience the place without spending too much, my friend generously invited me to stay at their place. I am ecstatic to be there because the place is beautiful, majestic, placid, and surprisingly tidy. I may not be able to reiterate everything that I did there, but I will discuss the highlights of my trip.
The sunset is fantastic. The sound of the waves is heartwarming. The sky is God's wonderful painting. The people are enjoying the lovely atmosphere. The smell of the barbecues is inviting.
The vibe of the place is nothing but pure serenity. Dinner means eating together with the locals. Belonging to the category of a component City, San Carlos is a different realm. It has bungalow-shaped malls and shopping centers where people can get commodities and supplies. It has McDonald's, Jollibee, and other fast-food chains. However, the homey vibe isn't sacrificed at all. There is still that buzzing public market packed with people who are chatting and hustling everywhere.
The natural calm of the picnic parks which attract families to spend quality time by sitting on the grass and grilling good food. The local government allows people to grill in the picnic plaza. They made a set up in the corners a grilling area where people could bring their charcoal, marinade food, and other dishes to cook there. In exchange, people should clean as they go.
Surprisingly, everyone practices it. The trees, shrubs, and other ornamentals are also well-trimmed and tidy in the city plaza.
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