Mua-an

Barangay Mua-an got its name from the name of a dog owned by a Bagobo Chieftain, Datu Lumayon. The dog was known to be wise, active and helpful. The

name of the dog is “MUA-AN”, which means “MULA-AN” for Christians that stands for the source of food for the visitors. During dry season, Mua-an can easily locate water under the ground. He scratched the soil until the water would come out and would guide the people where water can be found. Because of its ability and talent, the name Mua-an or Mula- an became popular in the community and later on, heard and talked about in nearby barangays.

During the early part of 1940’s, many Christians came and settle at the place and at the same time they suggested to name the area. Datu Lumayon named the place MUA-AN in honor of his deceased dog which has been of great help while it was living. At the same time, Datu Lumayon was named as the first tenyente del Barrio of the Barangay. Meanwhile, the succession of the tenyente del barrio was not continued. This is because Datu Lumayon, the Bagobo Chieftin, handed down the position to his grandsons, the last of which was Datu Ligue Lumayon. When Datu Ligue Lumayon was about to die, he gave the next leadership to the first Christian leader named Mr. Sandalio Clomo. Mua-an became a regular barrio through Executive Order No. 82 Series of 1947.