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!
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 owned the Rodeo Bar located on Magsaysay Blvd back 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.
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. :-)
Thanks for Posting!!!
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?
Mahal ko ang OLONGAPO
Nice instrumental music.
A wonderful place to remember.
I'm your new subscriber. I love the music thank you.
Been There 65-66
Visit there between 1985-1991, best time ever. A place where a sailor could be a sailor, if you know what I'm saying
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
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 was a Cubi for 4 + years, lived off base with the family who owned KONGS, HOTELS,RESTAURANTS,MOTORCYCLE SHOPS, WONDERFUL FRIENDS, STILL MISS THEM
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 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 TH-cam subscriber to Philly in the Philippines maybe you could asked him which hotel you could stayed.
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 TH-cam 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
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
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!
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...
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
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.
I ❤️ Olongapo
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.
1984, Sam's Pizza, watching the show there and hearing them sing the ballad of Subic Bay. Good times!
Wow Subic/Olongapo in the mid 80's. A few names immediately come to mind... The Airport club, Red Horse/Sam Beer, Mojoe, the Jungle. I had so much of a good time, the rest is pretty much a blur. I have a question/debate for you salty shipmates and devil dogs here... Philippines or Thailand ?
PI or Thailand?? I'll take both anyday!! PI for the girls and Thai for the girls and the weed!!
@@originaljasonbourne I agree
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..
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!
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.
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 TH-cam 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 loved my time there between 1986-1990... after watching this video I never want to go back again...
Hi, I'm originally from Olongapo and comes from a family of military men- from my dad, to brothers, cousins and nephews!
When was this video taken? Did any of you remember D' Cave I think it was called? My dad owned it at one point, lol! It was a long time ago! The 70's maybe?
I definitely remember Subic base, my school St. Columban and of course Magsaysay drive!
Marine barracks company B!! 85 86 a wonderful time!! Grace u put me through hell! I will never forget U!! Semper FI!!
Thank you for the memories, MS3 Burns here, 77-81 …USS Kansas City AOR3. great times , I do miss them
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.
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...
Born and nurtured in Subic 1983. Father was in the Navy worked on the CVN 65 and served on the CG 31.
Wow! This doesn't look like the Olongapo I remember.. The main drag has traffic light cameras???? There weren't any traffic lights; and I don't remember very many sidewalks.. The Shit river bridge looks like it's been refurbished, and there are buildings (nice looking buildings at the entrance into Olongapo) as opposed to small shacks where tattoo artists, nail salons, and tee shirt shops once existed.... Looks like Olongapo did much better when we left the area... I used to hang out in the Jungle at the Harlem club, and the Ghetto Club at the end of Rizal Ave .. I'm guessing the Jungle no longer exists.. I hope all my brothers from the USS Sacramento AOE-1 74--80 are alive; and kicking ! (MISTA "C" 1st Divsion)
Do you know Rhea sir?did you meet this womy?
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
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
Maaaaaaaaaan i spent soooooooooo many hours at that GUARD SHACK
Looks like the PC instead of Marines stand watch at the main gate
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😀⚓️
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 TH-cam 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.
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 TH-cam 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
Great video NV, cool to see how some things evolve and change rapidly, while others remain the same.
And many a good time there from 64 to 68 best Liberty Port overseas those kids in s*** River
Thank you for this throwback!
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
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.
Thanks for the memories any photo of the White rock?
My last time when CO go fired from the command for not following orders.
It did bring back some good & bad memories. From 1988.
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.
It's amazing how you staged your then & now shots! Great job!
Hello to mr Ray Re lopez of Uss cayuga .
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 ??
Wooooooooooow i was on the gates entering the Base Alpha Co. Starboard side and Heaquaters..... I had a house there off mac say say blvd. Forgot how to spell it...v what year was this filmed...omg the memories
I am a retired USMC Gunny too. I was with B Co., Cubi Pt. from 1986-1989. I lived in the PI from 2012-2016; 2013-2014 in Olongapo City prior to moving to Davao City. Sadly.....just isn't the same anymore without seeing Marines and Sailors on liberty call. Kickin it at T's and 168 just to name a couple of places. And I will not mention Subic City back in the day. --- Semper Fi!!!!
Gunny Marine magsaysay drive 80 to 84
Gunny Marine magsaysay drive 80 to 84 company A marine
I was working at photo magic .
Great moments and memories. .uss Mars AFS1 1974-1976.uss Lockwood 1064 1976-1978
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.
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?
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.
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.
Wow 😳 it was nice before and clean so nice to share thank you 🙏🏻
Nice then and now presentation! Was there 89-92 thru Pinatubo and the base closures. Been back several times since.
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.
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..
Man that brings back memories. Especially Shit River Bridge and Mag SaySay.
To those ones that station in olongapo/Subic bay there's another TH-cam vlogger called Philly in the Philippines he needs some help for his pictures/videos project. He have talked about it in his TH-cam channel so please watch it. Oh yeah he also needs pictures/videos before and after of mount Pinoatubo.
Lots of good times there in 1968 USS Arlington agmr2 Damage Control 3ed class
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.
Was back after 32 years
Walk along magsaysay so much different but bring back some good memories
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
I really enjoyed this video. Was there 1963 till 1965 US Navy
nothing like 69 to 72 lol
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.
Thanks.. It touched me.. Subic, 1972-1973, USN...
Thank you so much po at nakita ko rin ang lugar na dati ay naging memorable ko sa buhay ko
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...
What beautiful music with this stroll down memory Lane.
Hi Navy vet! I just run into your channel i subscrib right away! Very nice vid thank you. But i would like some info from you about living in Philippines. Vet, I'm widow filipina American, my husband was also in the Navy like you. I would like to know about what should I do if I go back to live in Philippines without losing my VA DIC Benifets, and my Tricare Health Care. Also how long can I stay in Philippines since that I'm a US Citizen. Thank you in advance!
As a former Filipino citizen returning home you should qualify for a FREE Balikbayan Visa good for one year upon entry! You just have to asked the immigration officer for it. It's best to have something to prove your former citizenship like an old Philippine passport/birth certificate, but even your U.S. passport should show your birth country as Philippines. The Balikbayan visa is at the discretion of the immigration officer. Don't know about your DIC/Tricare Benefits but I cannot imagine why they would be a affected since you are a U.S. citizen.
First went to olongapo in 1984 last time 2017-2018
Magsaysay road... 😎
see you soon olongapo.im be there by july
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
those were the days
Im from olongapo i really miss uss cayuga were i meet mr Ray re lopez i hope makita mo ang messge na ito .maritess
Hello,mam baka po may naka work ka na...rhea Ang name pa message po sa fb ko tanx, cerela opiniano Acala.
@@Leys28 saan poba sa ologanpo Anu po buong pangaln Niya .
@@maritesderara9984 sa Magsaysay mam Rhea po Ang name nya.
@@maritesderara9984 sya po kc Ang mother ko,one week palang aq Nung ipaalaga nya sa iba,1984 ako ipinanganak..Hindi na nya ako binalikan
@@maritesderara9984 pa message nlng po aq sa fb,ko Cerela opiniano Acala name thanks!
Thank you for sharing this. I will let my friends know. Thank you
always the PEOPLE makes the difference, BF of Marikina City patterned it, the town near Sierra Mountain mountain, PARANG copyang copya
eh mga naka khaki pants ang nagtatrapik at ang traffic sign board ay gawa sa kahoy, latest i drove there the road innovations are visible no overtaking and using the give way to upcoming vehicles
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.
Navy Vet, do you now live in Olongapo, Barretto, or Angeles? I’m planning to retire there in about 10 months. I’ve already subscribed and shared several of your videos.
good for u
To this day they still use the Red and Yellow jeepnies
I live olongapo city 👌😊
Navy brat. Lived there in late 60s early 70s
Noong 2011 SM Olongapo Building Mall
Alin ang nauna subic ba o olongapo
So nostalgic...very interesting before and present scenes captured in screen shots and video....great story!!!!