Two of the earliest native settlements, Binalbagan and Ilog, became towns in 1573 and 1584, respectively, while other settlements of the period included Hinigaran, Bago, Marayo (now Pontevedra), Mamalan (now Himamaylan), and Candaguit (now a sitio of San Enrique).
Dous dos asentamentos nativos máis tempranos, Binalbagan e Ilog, convertéronse en cidades en 1573 e 1584, respectivamente, outros asentamentos do período incluíron Hinigaran, Bago, Marayo (agora Pontevedra), Mamalan (agora Himamaylan), e Candaguit (agora o sitio de San Enrique).