It is commonly believed that Tacloban was officially proclaimed a municipality in 1770. Others however maintain that it was in 1669 during which time there was a rain of ashes. It was the Augustinian mission followed by the Franciscans who sparked the people's interest in religious activities.
Pero marami ang naniniwala na ang Tacloban ay opisyal na na-iproklamang municipality ay noong 1770. ang iba naman ay noong 1669. Ang mga Augustinian mission sumunod ang mga Franciscan ang nagpamulat ng interes ng relihiyon sa Tacloban.