ALANGAN

THE LEGEND OF BARANGAY ALANGAN

ALANGAN is in the western part of Magsingal along the sea coast. It is hilly and sandy land. Very small areas are suitable for crops like kamote, selected variety of vegetables that are capable for maximum endurance of droughts.

Before, the barrio was called San Isidro. The people were fishermen. Every morning they went out to the sea to catch fish until ten o’clock in the morning. Some of them were industrious while others are already satisfied to what they had. These industrious people would not like to go home until they have catch enough to sell for their other consumptions. Whenever the sea is unfavorable for fishing these fishermen have to stay home. The lazy ones have to miss some of their meals especially when those having enough don’t like to lend them rice. They have to “AGLANGAN A MANGAN” (missed the meals). The head of the barrio became tired observing the lazy attitudes so, he changed the name of the barrio from San Isidro to Alangan. Up to now Alangan is still the name of the Barangay.