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OLONGAPO
SUBIC: Best of the Islands Philippines Well endowed with natural beauty, legend and lore paint Olongapo as a romantic spot in Western Luzon. A fishing village inhabited by peace-loving, Tagalog speaking people, Olongapo became host to a Spanish navy arsenal and shipyard in the late 19th century. The Spaniards were attracted to the place by the deep waters of the natural harbor and the protection from fierce storms offered by the surrounding mountains, the same factors that attracted the Americans several years later. |
 away from Manila (Rizal Monument) Source of Information: Department of Tourism, Philippines |
As can be expected in any military
setting, the imperatives of war shaped the form of the community.
The naval station became a naval base which was later complemented
by a naval air station. In between, the Japanese used what facilities
they found to produce patrol boats of the sampan type. The second
world war saw increased military activity at the Subic Naval
Base which resulted in a marked demand for civilian support services.
Corollary to the growth of the
US Military establishment in Subic Bay, the host community of
Olongapo grew from a simple provincial village into a bustling
town. On December 7, 1959 it gained municipality status after
the US Government reliquished its naval reservation to the Philippine
Government. In 1966, Municipal Mayor James L. Gordon agitated
for city status and got it on June 1 of the year.The chartered
city become the first highly urbanized city in Central Luzon
on December 7, 1983 and gained independence from the mother province
Zambales.
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As can be expected in any military setting, the imperatives of war shaped the form of the community. The naval station became a naval base which was later complemented by a naval air station. In between, the Japanese used what facilities they found to produce patrol boats of the sampan type. The second world war saw increased military activity at the Subic Naval Base which resulted in a marked demand for civilian support services. Corollary to the growth of the US Military establishment in Subic Bay, the host community of Olongapo grew from a simple provincial village into a bustling town. On December 7, 1959 it gained municipality status after the US Government reliquished its naval reservation to the Philippine Government. In 1966, Municipal Mayor James L. Gordon agitated for city status and got it on June 1 of the year.The chartered city become the first highly urbanized city in Central Luzon on December 7, 1983 and gained independence from the mother province Zambales. Climate / Transportation - Tourist Attractions - Sports Activities and Festivals - Accommodations and Public Utility Jeepney - Map of Olongapo Subic |