Olongapo City and Subic Bay Memories
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- Take a sentimental journey in time to the Olongapo and Subic Bay of yesteryear, and see what it is today. This is a MUST SEE‼️ for any service member who passed through the Philippines or served a tour of duty there. This video is guaranteed to bring back wonderful memories!
- Komedie
I was a Cubi for 4 + years, lived off base with the family who owned KONGS, HOTELS,RESTAURANTS,MOTORCYCLE SHOPS, WONDERFUL FRIENDS, STILL MISS THEM
Had my first liberty in 1965 as an 18 year old sailor deployed with the USS FORT MARION LSD 22. Lots of fun memories. Fell in love and out of love a number of times. My youth will always be tied with this city and Subic Bay. I made 3 deployments and those memories are very dear to me. I wish I could go back in time as be 18 again.
VF-142 CVA-64 1966-1969.Yeah man, Loved every minute of it. Just like you, those three years have always been a part of me. good video.
You must have a lot of interesting stories to tell. 🙃
Do you know Robert Ralph Rehrig?
Robert Prin No I didn't. What division was he in. Was he aboard the Fort?
Thanks Navy Vet. This brings back years of life 74-79 of living there in and out off the ships. I loved being there and loved the people there. Filipinos are some of the most wonderful people on the Earth. Some of the best times of my life were in Olongapo and Subic Bay. One day I'll be gone from this Earth and the Filipino Peoples will live on being a most wonderful and fun loving people...If only the world would know and protect them.
What boat were you on ? I was on the Sacramento 74-80...
😘😘😘from the bottom.my ❤️
@@myrapacite5295 hi,mam bka po may naalala ka na Rhea Ang name hinahanap ko po sya kc ang mother ko ,iniwan ako maliit pa nuon..
@@Leys28 miss ko say kilala sorry .
@@maritesderara9984 ok, po censya napo sa abala...
A lot of changes to Olongapo .... I understand life goes on, but I miss the old .... 1970-1972
An amazing tour here in the 80s. Nothing compares to it IMO. 83-87
If I had it my way... I would do it all again!
Thank you for the memories, MS3 Burns here, 77-81 …USS Kansas City AOR3. great times , I do miss them
New subscriber here... Aerographers Mate aboard the USS Midway from 74-76. Glad I found found your video. Back then the streets were dirt and martial law was still in effect but I loved this place (of course I did at 19/20 years old). As a wet behind the ears kid, I thought Olongapo City was PARADISE! Everything about the place was perfect; the beautiful woman, friendly people, the climate, and you could live for a week on 20 bucks. And let's not forget just how damn good the Filipino bands were! Never have I danced so much or drank so many San Miguels!! I had a chance to spend two weeks Christmas vacation there in 75 and I damn near didn't leave. While I appreciate the video it saddens me to some degree to see how progress has changed the City. Thank Navy Vet!
I Visited the Philippines while serving in USS Midway. Great times, great people. Will never forget Olongapo!
Me too.
Me 3 !!!!
Salute to all of you sir's...Gobless!
@ Charles E. Webb Jr and the other two gentle men and Wena, Am a CZcams subscriber to Philly in the Philippines if you have any old pictures he's doing a pictures/video project pls go to his video clip he explained it.
God Bless The USA and the Philippines
Visit there between 1985-1991, best time ever. A place where a sailor could be a sailor, if you know what I'm saying
Visited this beautiful place onboard the USS NIAGARA FALLS AFS-3 89-92. Also lived at 28 Fendler Street East Tapinac and 111-C Kessing street. Those days are just memories that we cherish for ever. Once they allow international travel. I will visit soon. Thanks for the video down memory lane.
1984, Sam's Pizza, watching the show there and hearing them sing the ballad of Subic Bay. Good times!
I loved my time there between 1986-1990... after watching this video I never want to go back again...
Thanks Brother! Was there in 86 for 2 insane weeks. Was ready to get back on the USS JOSEPH STRAUSS and continue my Westpac journey. I'm 56 now and never forgot most of my adventure in Subic Bay. I was living the dream man!
Was stationed at Subie for an 6 month det back in '85 while in the Marine Corps... great times!!!
What was your favorite bar/club? I was there 83 till 86... I was always at the Fillmore East or Apple or The Dirty Bird... Cal Jams had an awesome vibe... I think I truly had the most amazing ToD there.... nothing beats ice cold San Miguel... or Mojo...or Bullfrog.... here's to the 80s in PI... loved it!
@@TheDarkestBride YES, the Filmore East opened when I was there 82,83 while in the Seabees for 9 months. I'd stop with friends at the Brown Fox for a beer and we usually went our separate ways but some of us ended up at the Filmore East. I'd get pretty drunk and dance with 2 hot girls working there a lot of times. But never tried hitting on them as I had a female friend. It was the best time in my life that never could be brought back to life.
I was there in 72. Gate and river were memorable. Had some good times there. Also "...I love you no sh*t, buy me drink..."
Greg O I love you no shit 😂 buy your own #%^**^%drink 😂😂
Oh no that's not very nice but you are right.
I love you no shit! Buy me an air conditioned helicopter!
I just visited Subic and Olongapo. Was stationed there for 7 months just as the base was closing in 91. I'll be honest, don't waste a trip coming to Subic/Olongapo. It was a little depressing for me. I have such great memories from that time. There is nothing here left from those days. The Freeport has some decent restaurants and shopping but it's just not worth traveling here if you are nostalgic for the old Subic/Olongapo that we all remember. There are so many other, more beautiful places to visit in the Philippines. I recommend Bohol, Dumeguete, Palawan, etc.
@ace toxic those were the days
I hear what you're saying I want to go back cuz I was stationed there for a while + 72 + 73. I first arrived there in 71 my last stop was in 74 I returned again in 1980 for vacation. I would have a hard time going back today as what you say is true all the old days are gone but I still have fond memories of the early seventies in Olongapo
You are right I wish that we took more times to see more places in the Philippines but we left in Philippines after 4 years and 8 months station in subic bay my husband that is. Anyway thank you so much for the video.
@FF Film Crew - "Thanks for the Warning I'm sure it wasn't all bad. But I'm sure its bitter sweet. We were young once and lots has happened between then and now as to show us were mortal. Who would have thought it would happen to us. I'm 49 and feel I've lived 10 Lives so far. Anyways good luck thanks for sharing. For those of us it does mean something. There are thousands of us who have thought about tracing the footsteps of our glory days many times between now and whenever then was." - You practically read my mind!! I still have dreams of my adventures overseas while in the US Navy from Jan. '79 to Sept. '82. Sometimes I dream that I'm back on the ships I served on and other times I dream I'm back in PI, Hong Kong, Tokyo, etc., etc., Still I'd love to go back to PI and see what's it like IN PERSON and not through videos or pictures....thanks for posting what I feel inside!!
You forgot about the 1000 islands in Pangasian there's also a nice resort in San Carlos city.
I was TAD to Marine barracks in 1982 left Okinawa on ship and had a great time except when I was on jungle patrols out in the mag especially. In the afternoon the heat was overwhelming at times but we survived. At night couldn’t see your hand in front of face so dark in the jungle. And who could forget humping up the seven steps to heaven. And JEST school learning how to survive in the jungle hanging out with Negritos. More fun than Okinawa. Semper Fi
we did jest and the 7 steps about that time was early 81 spent about 45 days there
I ❤️ Olongapo
I just went back after 35 years with my wife , it was bitter sweet it was weird seeing that sm mall outside the base and the walk to the end where the statue is just wasn’t the same I guess nothing last forever don’t get me wrong I’m happy for the Filipino people it just was a great time in my life back in the day
I miss the old Olongapo. Thank you for sharing this video
So do I ! 74-80...
So do I, 71-75
Same here 86-89 and before that USS Midway 82-85
@ Annabelle maybe you could revisit Olongapo one of these days. If you still have relatives/families maybe they could take you there. When you plan to go there maybe catch a plane that goes to Clark international airport then ride grub to Subic Bay. Am a CZcams subscriber to Philly in the Philippines maybe you could asked him which hotel you could stayed.
Marine barracks company B!! 85 86 a wonderful time!! Grace u put me through hell! I will never forget U!! Semper FI!!
Hi thank you so much for the video and pictures I miss my home my husband hi was station in Philippines from 1980 to 1984 and I wish the us base still open in the Philippines so we could go home but thank you and happy 4 of July.
Hii,mam baka po may naka work mate ka nuon na Rhea Ang name? hinahanap ko po sya ,sya po Ang mother ko...
Thank you very much NAVY VET for the beautiful and very happy memories thanks a lots I really appreciated your video god bless from Australia
Born and nurtured in Subic 1983. Father was in the Navy worked on the CVN 65 and served on the CG 31.
Thank you for posting this. Love the Philipines too! 80-84 USS Frederick. Great memories of everything.
K Jenkins maybe you could revisit there. Maybe fly a plane that goes to Clark international airport. And probably catch a bus that goes to Subic Bay. When the bus reaches Subic Bay on your phone app of grub to the hotel where you have make a reservation.
I was there two weeks ago. What an incredible difference in scenery compared to 30 years ago.
@ Gunny about 12 years ago my relatives that lives in manila took me there. And while we were about to enter a restaurant to eat. I saw eight or ten American leaving i think they're U.S. marines but they're wearing street clothing.
Many fine times in Olongapo. The U & I was my favorite place. The Rodono and Omali family were great folks. When they opened the Villa Rovisa at Halfmoon Bay my friends and I on the USS Markab (AR-23) were the first ones to stay there back in 1968. No electricity out there then. Over the years it changed with the real wild times and then martial law. On my last cruise there on the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) in 1987 Auntie Connie remembered me and we threw the most awesome three day CPO Mess party ever. Bittersweet memories. Found out my favorite GF made it to the states and lives in Kentucky. All good.
@ David Jordan, Am a CZcams subscriber to Philly in the Philippines. He's doing a pictures/videos project. Am just wondering if you and your lady could help him out. If even your relatives in the pilppinas. He's lives in Angles City married to a filpina. When you and your family plan to vacation to the pilppinas maybe you and your wife could meet him and his family.
Hello Navy Vet and thanks for the great video....I came thru on the USS Okinawa Wespac 85 we stopped over twice for 30 days each and it was a Liberty Port for us we were very lucky to be here when the country was not at war.....As a US Marine our only job was to go for a run on the Flight Deck maybe twice a week the rest of the time we were off duty. I am living here now in North Caloocan City...it's a tough culture to adjust to and there are no Foreigners where I live here but it's super cheap to live here..I too have a channel teaching prospective expats what it is like to live full time in the Philippines.
semper fi. I arrived there in 85 and left in 87. Bravo company 3rd platoon cubic point marine barracks. I got to see the revolution first hand and also the so called workers strike in 86. Spent a week trying to get back onto the base. Got shot at a few times, several fights. Finally left olongapo, went to Manila, and got a military flight back to subic bay. Other than that it was good times. Looking back I think we pulled a MUC and a NUC out of that couple of months in early 86. The rest was red horse, chicken on a stick, vias tacos, and the bar scene.
Wow 😳 it was nice before and clean so nice to share thank you 🙏🏻
It's amazing how you staged your then & now shots! Great job!
Thank you so much po at nakita ko rin ang lugar na dati ay naging memorable ko sa buhay ko
Thanks for sharing, my husband was deployed there on 89, that’s where I meet him, a good memory to remember, looking it now, it’s not what it used to be, I visited Olongapo once with my Boys, showing them, where I meet their dad., to visit my Aunties, & cousins,..my husband wants to go back there someday.
Back in the 80's, whenever we visit Olongapo, I felt like I was in the US, it was so different from other cities, just like Angeles City.
Especially during Mardi Gras.
I was in Subic 82, 83 and 84 I was on ship stationed in Guam. I know a lot has changed now. I started going back to the Philippines in 2018 but I haven't been back to Subic yet, but it's on the agenda for my next trip. Great video thank for bringing back good memories.
I really enjoyed this video. Was there 1963 till 1965 US Navy
USN diver stationed at the SRF. Loved it there, didn't want to leave in 74. NE trades in Hawaii felt cold after being in the Philippines for so long. Thanks for the share
What beautiful music with this stroll down memory Lane.
Thank you for this throwback!
Nice then and now presentation! Was there 89-92 thru Pinatubo and the base closures. Been back several times since.
Great video NV, cool to see how some things evolve and change rapidly, while others remain the same.
I was here off and on from 65to 68. I don't remember paved streets but i do remember BBQ ON a stick ,Corazon Cruze and the Shamrock bar, ect. :-)
So nostalgic...very interesting before and present scenes captured in screen shots and video....great story!!!!
Thank you for sharing this. I will let my friends know. Thank you
Wow! Great job! Thank you for sharing. I live in the southern Philippines now but will always consider olongapo my home. It has sure changed a lot over the years.
I’m your New subscriber.. thanks for sharing.. it’s a good time!!
Thanks.. It touched me.. Subic, 1972-1973, USN...
My friend you brought back some memories. Was stationed there from 86-88. Amazing how much it's changed.
My truly hometown..I pray that one day I might be able to go back home..planning to settle around in this area soon..God please bring me back to my birthplace.A great memories to remember💕💕💕❤Proud Amerasian here
Saan ka sa good? ameraisian din aq...
Was a Corpsman at the Cubi Clinic December 1975 to March 1977, enjoyed my time there.
@ Bob Sit, Do you have have filpino friends? If you do maybe you could joined them when they plan to vacation in the Philippines.
Have just watched this wonderful video once more, l wish I wasn't such a sentimental old bugger, it touches the heart strings.
THIS VIDEO IS SO COOL, THANK YOU SO MUCH, PEACE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
The old photos are what I remember. I was im the Navy from 1980 - 1992. The area is so much nicer now! Plan to retire in the Olongopo / Subic area in 4 years.
Its been a long time. A few good memories from there. Got out of the Navy in 72. Been back to the Philippines several times sense and going again soon. Thanks again
Thanks for Posting!!!
thanks for sharing the video my first and last to see the Philippines was 1989 in USS BELLEU WOOD(LHA-3). THE BEST LIBERTY PORT.
Thank you for this. Navy vet here. USS Ranger CV61. In and out of here several times in the early 80's.
New subscriber here, and I appreciate your vlog so very much for showing this video of Olongapo City. Great memories of the past. I used to get good haircut and beer at the American Legion 1973-1976. Love the background music of John Denver. Thanks!
Auge Family thank you so much. Im happy you enjoyed it. Will try to post some more vids, its rainy season now and sometimes a bit hard to get around.
Was back after 32 years
Walk along magsaysay so much different but bring back some good memories
Man, this brings back the best memories of my life..i was a 19 year old marine in 73-74 stationed at cubi point..up on the hill..sky club, all of that..hope to go back in march for a recon to see if relocating back there is a good move for me..retired and depressed in usa...most beautiful and friendly people i have ever seen..
Many thanks for yur comment. Lots has changed here, but the people are still nice and friendly. Don’t sit and be depressed, hop on a plane and come to the Philippines. Besides the airfare you don’t have to spend a lot, hotels are fairly inexpensive and if you are staying an extended period they are usually willing to offer you a discount. You can eat three squares for about $10 a day, and for entertainment to can go to the beach or watch a free show at the mall, which they have several times a week.
watcher watcher the quonset huts are overgrown and the sky club is in ruins...so sad...but fond memories.
Thanks for the memories!
I'm your new subscriber. I love the music thank you.
Thank you for sharing, I miss Olongapo 😇💖
New subscriber, thanx for taking me down memory lane. 1974 USS New Orleans. Oh for the good times.
Danny I was there in1974, uss Richard s Edward DD950 I saw your ship there,it was parked right in front of us
Left RP in 76', when my dad got sent to Guam. Dad was stationed at NSD. I remember vividly the sh*t river and the girls and little kids in the Banca boats, though at 6 yo did not really understand it. Remember the stories told of being in the go-go clubs front and center stage, at that age. A bunch of NAVY guys were escorted out, when they tried moving me, because I WAS in one of their spots. When your filipino Uncle is president of the Olangapo Bar Association possibly had something to do with that. Used to live in a complex behind Pauline's, in my dad's earlier tours, then lived in Binictican on his later ones. Oh, the stories my dad would share...
Was there three times from 73-76 onboard USS Tripoli. What a party place it was. Some of the best times of my life.
This video made me cry inside, my days there were the mid 70,s and thru the 80s, sad.
Hello sir what year have you been in olongapo ??
@@myonlyrose2177 First time was 1974, then in 1980 I joined the military sealift command and was on tanker ships home ported in subic, that was from 1981 to 1989
Did you ever met a girl in subic bay sir ?
@@myonlyrose2177 Oh boy did I ever, from Olongapo to the Barrio, to Subic city. Mercy, Josie, Beth, heck I can't remember all their names. I had an apartment on Murphy street, beautiful place.
I know murphy street .. what about name cristina ??
Thank you for your services in the U.S. Navy! Am a CZcams subscriber to Philly in the Philippines and he's helped for his project he have talked about it in his CZcams channel.
thank you I was born there Olongapo last time when I was 14 years old and last time in 1972 my dad was marien and my mom filino
An amazing cultral mixture of talent ,hospitality,beauty and faith ! USS White Plains (AFS-4) '76-'80
wow things have changed I was there on board USS Ranger air wing VA-147 and P.I. blew me away,too many geart times in 67-68 WESPAC,Thanks for the vid.
I may not be a vet. But I could feel the nostalgia that you have. U miss ur past, ur youth, the places uv been. That's ok. God bless u sir. Stay safe.
Thanks for the video. My father was Navy, retired in the P.I. I was born in Olongapo city. Grew up and went to school off base. I saw a lot of stuff I probably shouldn't have seen as a kid in Barrio Barreto. I could go places where I shouldn't have been. They would allow me in just because I was kano. I'm Browsing CZcams for updated videos of Olongapo. We left the Philippines for the state's back in 86-87.
We left for the states back in 86 as well! I was born in Olongapo City too - 1985.
@@DaddySwiss Nice. I was born in 75.
@@DaddySwiss My oldest son was born there at Alferos hospital in 1986
Nice video! As A 17 year old Marine I spent a week in Subic Bay on the USS Thomaston.
I was there in 75 and again in 76. Liked the General Custer super club. Thanks for the memories.
My dad was stationed here in the early-mid 80s with the Navy!
Thank u 👈sir for sharing this...
Maaaaaaaaaan i spent soooooooooo many hours at that GUARD SHACK
Looks like the PC instead of Marines stand watch at the main gate
Love from the USA 😊🙏🏻❤️🇵🇭☺️
1980 on board The USS Brewton was my first time. I made three West-Pacs and my memory fails me some but I do miss P.I. I will never make it back but if I did I might never leave. Wish I had been able to see Baguio..
Great moments and memories. .uss Mars AFS1 1974-1976.uss Lockwood 1064 1976-1978
Hi Shipmate!! Hey, salamat for posting this vid. It really brings back some fond memories for me. I was there 81, 82, 83. I will retire in the P.I. But I will be in Makati. My wife is from there. But I plan to visit Olongapo and Barrio Barretto. Subic City was my hang out. But it's pretty much dead now. I remember when it was still a dirt road going through the bar section of town. My hang outs were the Jupiter and High Times Inn. I had a steady gal at High Times,,,lol,,
We had a short timers partyat the Marmont hotel Barrio Baretto
Sir maybe you and your wife could buy a lot in Lipa City Batangas built your own custom get away city house. There's two former model homes that are for sale. If you two are interested contact a CZcams channel called my pi dream. He's also a retired U.S. air force. When you and your wife plan to buy one of the former model home you have to make way for a car port including do some touch up inside of the house. The video clip of the two former model homes is how to make banana chips but that's half way of the video clip at the beginning of the video vlog is two model homes.
I TOO WAS ONBOARD THE USS MIDWAY, and lived with my girlfriend for 3+ years (...so desperately wanted to get married, ...BUT didn't [In retrospect I wondered ""IF" she ever really did...]); I learned so much Tagalog (NOT TAG-LISH...) that some people thought that I was a local. We lived in Barrio Barretto.
GOD HOW I MISSED THIS PALCE. I often dreamed about returning to see the changes, ..especially afterthe Pinatubo eruption.
It sounds like my Story bud
cool thank you bro! I was stationed at the hospital from 82-84
D.B Varnadore Nice, it was a lot different back then. Yes, I remember the old days when I’m in Olongapo.
D.B Varnadore ...please share with yur friends, especially yur Navy buddies. Salamat po😀⚓️
Olongapo sure has changed since i was there in 1962, had some good times.It was my first time on Westpac criuse
K.L.Burrell ,Oct.62 thru Oct.63 ,Bon Homme Richard.
I owned the Rodeo Bar located on Magsaysay Blvd back in the early 80's.
Nice instrumental music.
West Pac 1989 11th MEU USS Bristol County 1198 A co 1/9. I’ll never forget those memories. I made a baby over there that I never got to see because of the Volcano eruption that took place in 1990. Never heard from ole girl after that.
Take DNA test sir, mostly ameraisians here in Phil ,have taken the DNA test..
see you soon olongapo.im be there by july
I was stationed in olongapo 2 times in 1982 and 1989 . It was great memories lots of good times.
went there four times, '71-'91...can't say I miss it...
Nice to visit there one day
84 WesPac on the Kitty Hawk CV-63. What a blast it was! Luckily all my pictures survived a house fire in the 90's.
A wonderful place to remember.
Thanks Navy Vet.... Brings back a lot of memories....I did the same thing when I visited recently but didn’t take videos like you did....not the same at least for me....I deployed there at least 8 times from 1980 - 1984. ...USMC
aah the memeories. I was there for a few days last year. We were docked just outside the liberty bar.
I see. Hope you had a nice visit, it’s lovely👍🏼✅.
Wow, Thanks for the great look bac k i was on westpac 679 _ 80 Uss Tripoli Lph 10
West pac 80, Team Spirit AO51 Ashtabula...best time a 17yr old from Detroit could ever imagine...ready to retire and move there...anyone else with me?
Great memories, I was station in Subic Bay from 1988-1991 on the USS Sterret CG-31 and Cubi PT AMID at the Lox Plant from 1991 to base closure of Nov, 1992.
This makes me emotional. I lived between zubic and Olongapo and remember those times when i went to palengke and jolibee with my mom. I think i still have pictures when i was posing with a jolibee maskot
Thank you Kevin. I’m really happy you enjoyed it and that it brought back good memories. Hope you can return some day soon!