The name “Pangantucan”, meaning wisdom and strength, is dedicated to a white stallion. The horse uprooted a bamboo on time to warn his master, a datu of the tribe, of an impending danger from Manobo marauders, thereby saving the tribe of a one-sided massacre.

Once a barrio of Maramag, Pangantucan, being the seat of government, was joined with Adtuyon, Dominorog, Panalagsagan, Kalilangan and Barandias to form a separate municipal district in 1931. It was created a regular municipality in 1961.

Sitio Tayapoc, Brgy. Aundanao, Samal District

A good trek (mountain climbing) often has it's own rewards. Communing with nature is a prime motivation but so too is the experience. Outdoor nature enthusiasts may conquer Mount Puting Bato, so named because of the sheer limestone wall with a towering height o0f about 1,362 feet above sea level. At the summit, the picturesque fusion of seas and mountains is a beauty only trekkers can behold and rave about.

The highest peak in the island with 1,346 ft. treacherous limestone ravines leading to Mt. Puting Bato, where one could see from the summit the enchanting panoramic view of most of Davao Gulf, Davao City and Mt. Apo.