In 1609, seven Franciscan missionaries, led by Fray Blas Palomino, founded the settlement of Baler, which was later converted into a "pueblo" (town) by the Augustinians and the Recollects in 1658.
Seven Franciscan missionaries founded the settlement of Baler (town) by the Augustinians and the Recollects in 1658. This was in 1609. Seven Franciscan missionaries were led by Fray Blas Palomino. Baler was later converted into a "pueblo".