It is believed that the first baby born in the first settled area in the wildness of Dulawan was a baby girl whom the early settlers called Esperanza, with the anticipation that with the birth of child, the name alone could inspire the coming in of peace, unity and prosperity to the settlers.

In the same year, purok leader Silverio Africa of Purok Esperanza initiated and requested a government survey for the proposed bario site of Esperanza with the expressed approval of Datu Into Saliao.

By this philanthropic benevolence, people from all walks of life flocked to his barrio.

Upon written petition of the residents, the municipality of Ampatuan was created by virtue of Republic Act No.

The place progressed rapidly because of its location and philanthropic act of prominent leader of the place named Datu Into Saliao who welcomed the immigrants to the area.

In 1995, Esperanza suffered losses in agricultural crops, implements, farm animals and houses other properties when Lake Maughan overflowed due to heavy rains.

Maguindanaon is the indigenous ethnic group of the municipality while Hiligaynon is originally from Iloilo in Visayas.

The celebration is likely to be started by a parade of "Drum and Lyre Corps" from schools all over Esperanza.