SUBIC BAY - PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

The object of this article is to aid those of you who have never been to Subic Bay, in finding suitable places to go. Subic Bay is located on the West Coast of the island of Luzon, approximately 35 miles north of entrance to Manila Bay.

LIBERTY

Liberty beyond 8 radius of ten(l0) miles from the Naval Station Main Gate will require a special request, showing liberty address, together with the signature of a cognizant Commanding Officer or Executive Officer.

Special overnight liberty ma be granted to personnel to visit immediate families in North and Central Luzon.  Special authorization similar to that mentioned in the paragraph above is required.

The Main Gate of the Naval Base is the ONLY Gate authorized for Liberty Parties.

Loitering within the limits of the Naval Base after the expiration of liberty or after closing of various clubs, movies, and other authorized entertainment is prohibited.

OUT OF BOUNDS

Personnel are not authorized to leave the highway between Maquinaya Beach and the Naval Station Main Gate, or to wander off the highways and populated areas in any part of the Naval Base.

During hours of darkness, servicemen on liberty in Olongapo are authorized to be in Jeepneys only on Magsaysay Drive and Manila Avenue from the Naval Station Main Gate (Gate No. 2) to the Grandilla Night Club and on those streets bordering the Public Market.

Venereal Diseases are a major problem in the Subic Bay area. The odds of contacting venereal disease are high. Don't jeopardize your future liberty and the health of your shipmates by exhibiting too much zeal while on liberty.

CURRENCY

TRANSPORTATION

In Olongapo, Jeepney service is used exclusively and costs 10 centavos to any part of town. Personnel are advised to travel in Jeepneys with other Americans when traveling late at night in Olongapo and to stay on the main street. 

Commercial bus service to Manila is available at the Main Gate for personnel holding written, permission to leave the military reservation.

RESTAURANTS, FOODS AND BEVERAGES

Numerous restaurants and clubs are operated on the Navel Base and personnel are strongly advised to patronize these activities rather than those in Olangapo. A station restaurant is open daily from 06:00 to 20:00  Various Navy Exchange Snack Bars are also available from 06:00 to 20:00 daily.  The New Officers, CPO, and Enlisted Men's' Clubs are highly recommended. All are air conditioned and are in close vicinity to boat landings. 

Personnel are not advised to eat in Olongalpo due to a general lack of sanitary facilities. However, four restaurants sometimes patronized are: The Admiral Restaurant for American and Philippine Food, El Papagayos for Mexican Food, Kings Restaurant and the Pagoda for Chinese food. Numerous bars are available and all employ hostesses except the American Legion Hall and a few smaller bars.

CLUBS AND HOTELS

SERVICE CLUBS, CUBI POINT