Historical data show that a certain barrio of the town called San Antonio composed of three sitios namely Simmalingcob , Lungao and Dalumpinas . Due to the increase in population , these three sitios were converted into three separate barangays. Each barangay was then under a leader called Barrio Lieutenant. At that time , the late Hon. Diosdado Macapagal was the president of the Republic of the Philippines . Hon. Conrado Estrella was the municipal mayor. Thus the birth of Barangay Salingcob.

Years passed and Barangay Salingcob slowly became a progressive barangay. Feeder roads, and farm- to -market roads were constructed to facilitate the transport of their products to the market.

But in the year 1976 , as super typhoon named “Didang” devastated Northern and Central Luzon, San Nicolas suffered from considered as biggest floods ever recorded in the history of his town. The Ambayaoan River overflowed its banks and almost totally washed out the whole barangay of Salingcob , the dwellings , the community , elementary school and barangay high school . The populace was then forced to evacauate and settle to higher place called Simmalingcob ,now Salingcob.

At present , Barangay Salingcob situated at the foot , of the Caraballo Mountains , about seven kilometer away from the town proper . It is also known as “Little Baguio “ of San Nicolas because  of the houses were built at the foot and slope of small hills and with winding roads going up and down. The barangay has an area of 200 hectares more or less, with a population of 750 . Most of the people are engaged in farming and plating and has enough water supply throughout the year for its and second coppings of palay thus making populace self-employed and self- sufficient.

Barangay Salingcob is present under the administration of Barangay Captain Maciste R. Ortiguero and other barangay officials namely, Marcos F. Batin Jr. Cesario C. Marque Herminigildo J. Batin ,Pelagio S. Rubator Jr. ,Victor O. Cacayan , Rudy V. Yranon , Zaldy B. Fabro as markers of the Brgy. Council Barangay Secretary Felipe B. Batin, Sr., and Brgy. Treasurer Roberto Y. Catuiza.

Summary:

Barangay                               :  Salingcob 

Population                            :  654 ( 1995 Census)

No. Of Households             : 127 ( 1995 Census)

Land Area                             :  75 has.

Distance from Munical Hall :  6.5 kms.

Facilities                                :  Brgy.Hall/ Basketball Court 

Road Condition                   :  Gravelled 

Public utility Vehicle            : Jeep/ Tricycle

Source of Potable Water    :  Deep Well

Source of Electric Power    :  PANELCO III     

School                                   :

Tourist Attraction                  :