Barangay Tacloban is a small community in the municipality of Siquijor, Siquijor, with a population of 693 as of 2020. While there are limited historical records about its origins, its name may have come from “taklub,” a bamboo trap used for catching crabs and shrimp, suggesting that early settlers engaged in fishing as a livelihood.

Siquijor Island was first sighted by the Spaniards in 1565 during Miguel López de Legazpi’s expedition. They called it “Isla del Fuego” (Island of Fire) due to the glowing fireflies in its molave trees. Before Spanish colonization, the island was known as “Katugasan,” derived from “tugas,” the local term for molave trees, which were abundant at the time.

Over the years, Barangay Tacloban has remained a quiet yet vital part of Siquijor’s culture and economy. Though small in size and population, its people continue to uphold their traditions and simple way of life, contributing to the rich heritage of the island.