Malasiqui was once upon a time a mere settlement. Several families grouped together for mutual protection from wild beasts and lawless elements. As the settlement progressed the Spanish authorities were quick to take advantage of the situation. They sent missionary priests to spread the gospel.

According to legend three missionary priests were sent first to the settlement. Upon reaching the place they found out that the settlement was located in the middle of thick woods and very tall grasses inhabited by dangerous beasts. The settlement was surrounded by creeks. On the bank of the north creek lived a man whose brother became a historical figure. This man was popularly known as Balolong. He is the brother of the famous Juan de la Cruz Palaris who led the revolt against the Spaniards in 1763.

Creation as a Municipality

In the monumental work of the historian Rosario Mendoza - Cortes for the history of Pangasinan, (circa 1572 to 1800) she accounted for the founding of Malasiqui to the following:

Local historical records attribute the founding of Malasiqui in 1671 to the efforts of two native chieftains namely Don Domingo Manguisesel and Don Diego Catungal, and a Dominican priest Fr.Juan Camacho. The two native chiefs made several trips to Lingayen, the capital of the province, and to manila, to obtain the approval for the founding of the town. Between 1671 and 1691, the following were recorded to have participated in laying the foundations of the new town and heading its government: Don Goa Gonzales, Don Jacinto Mabanglo, Don Raymundo Cayago, and Don Dionisio Rosario. It is noteworthy that up to 1740, the heads of the town were not called by the usual title of Capitan but were designated fundadores or founders of the town.