Legend has it that a sweet, beautiful woman named Daragang Magayon, or Lady Beautiful, from a ruling tribal family of Bicol fell in love with a prince called Panganoron. The fruits of their love bore the most beautiful sight.
Magayon was bathing in theYawa River one day when she slipped and fell into deeper waters. As she struggled for her own life, Panganoron, from the Tagalog region, spotted her from afar and dashed to save her. Bonded by this experience, the two became friends, and then lovers soon after. Panganoron asked for Makusog’s blessing to propose. Magayon, full of love and hope, accepted.
Upon learning about Panganoron and Magayon’s engagement, Pagtuga was enraged. He captured Magayon’s father and held him hostage, demanding that she marry Pagtuga instead. In an effort to save his bride and Makusog, Panganoron and his warriors led a war against Pagtuga. After a brutal and bloody battle, Panganoron defeated his rival and killed Pagtuga.
To honor their love and their legacy, Makusog buried the young couple together. From their grave, a beautiful mountain grew, with fire inside. The volcano is as beautiful as Daragang Magayon, its namesake, and it’s said that the surrounding clouds are Panganoron.