According to old folks , Salpad was originally a Sitio of Barrio San Felipe and was settled mostly by adventurous migrants from the Ilocos provinces . The name  Salpad was derived from the names of six prominent families who first settled in the place . They are the Serios, Agne , Lampa, Alagano and Descargar . Hence they coined together the first letters of their family names with an acronym SALPAD and later named their community after it.

            In the early 60’s during the term of Don Pacifico M. Ylarde as the municipal mayor Salpad became a separate and distinct barangay by virtue of PACD to foster countryside development . Received by then Don Primitivo Laureta of the nearby Barangay Bensican and the District Councilor of San Isidro District oat that time that Salpad met all the requirements to become as a barangay , the duo initiated and worked for its creation. The first teniente del barrio was Dionisio Mesias and followed later by Gervasio Javar.

            Brgy. Salpad is situated at the foothills of the Mambolo Mountains in the Caraballo mountain ranges some 7 kms. Northwest of the town proper . It is bounded on the west by Brgy. San Felipe East, on the east by Brgy. Fianza and Dalumpinas. On the north by the province of Benguet and in the south by Brgy. Bensican . it is a flourishing community endowed with rich fertile farmlands, grassy pasture lands and thick forests . Sabangan River traverses the barangay and provides adequate supply of water for agriculture . There are five farmer’s irrigation systems established along the river namely . Tanggal  Vintar , Tangal Pias, Tanggal Lisud , Tanggal Mayor and Tanggal Segunda . The upland farms of Salpad are likewise irrigated by water coming from Mambolo Creek .The nearby Mambolo mountains has a thick virgin forest abundantlocal Chief is looking forward for the  with wild animals deers,monkeys , wild pig wild chicken and eagles. The local Chief is looking forward for the conversion of Mambolo mountains as an animal sanctuary aimed for eco- tourism , the first in the province if ever.

            Water coming from the Mambolo mountain is the main source of the barangay’s potable water system through the installation of piped spring development system . There is another spring on the northeast outskirt of the barangay noted for its miraculous and medicinal value.

            As typical agricultural and rural community , farming is the main source of livelihood producing palay, corn, vegetables and root crops like cassava , sweet potato and gabi . Other sources of income –included livestock raising , finishing , hunting and overseas employment.

            At present  the prominent families in the barangay are the Lampa, Agne , Mesias , Ruiz and Serios.

Summary:

Barangay                               : Salpad

Population                            : 411 ( 1995 Census)

No. Of Households             : 90( 1995 Census)

Land Area                             : 420 has.

Distance from Municipal hall : 6 kms.

Facilities                                : Day Care center / basketball / Court

Road Condition                   : Cemented

Public utility Vehicles          : jeep/ Tricycle / Kuliglig

Source of Potable Water : Deep Well? Spring Developed

Source of Electric Power    : PANELCO III

Mineral Resources             : Sand/ Gravel /Boulders

School                                   : Elementary

Farm product                        : Palay/ Corn Vegetable Court

                                                ( Cemented , Earth)