Subic City (Subic Bay)

[X Man]

I think your best bet is to go to the bus terminal, find the bus, get on the bus. Wait until every seat is full. That's the departure time. LOL.

Also check out "Fly the Bus" and "southern cross Hotel" bus. Both will take you directly to the Barrio Barreto section of Olongapo city. You can Google search or rtff at the Angeles city thread.

As has been clarified before, Olongapo City and Subic city are both on Subic Bay. The hotel / bar section is technically in the Barrio Barreto section of Olongapo city -- not in Subic City. X.

(I'm not sure what you mean about government departments. As far as I know, the long-haul bus companies are private companies.)

Sod's Law has struck.

I have just looked at Victory Liner's web site, and due to government departments faffing about, timetables are subject to change and you currently need to contact the company. Best of luck with that one. Hope they get it organised for my trip in 2 weeks time!

[Osuul]

Sod's Law has struck.

I have just looked at Victory Liner's web site, and due to government departments faffing about, timetables are subject to change and you currently need to contact the company. Best of luck with that one. Hope they get it organised for my trip in 2 weeks time!

Its been like that for a year. I think they keep it up to date on twitter. But anyway, like I said the buses to Olongapo leave roughly every hour minimum.

Starting 5 am or even earlier. Just make sure to take a normal meter taxi to the bus station if you arrive at the airport and not one of those privat cars from booth outside of the terminal.

Dont know if this one is up to date but it was about that when I was at the pasay station 5 weeks ago.
http://www.phbus.com/victory-liner-bus/

[Shining Wit]

Sod's Law has struck.

I have just looked at Victory Liner's web site, and due to government departments faffing about, timetables are subject to change and you currently need to contact the company. Best of luck with that one. Hope they get it organised for my trip in 2 weeks time!

[Osuul]

Hello friends,

Next week I going to visit Philippines, and after a few days in Manila this time I would like to explore the town of Subic (Barrio Barretto). I've never been there, but after reading many of your posts here, I still have some doubts.

The place is always well attended, even in this period of the rainy season? Is there someone who was been there in October and HE can confirm that the hotels and bars are all open and operating?

Moreover: can someone remind me where is the bus station that operate from Manila to Subic? And / or which company?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

I was there just 3 weeks ago. Everything but the floatings bars is open so don't worry. Every bar has about 10 to 20 girls. Every bar has at least a few lookers.

There are very few Koreans so there is no danger that all the lookers are gone by 7 pm. Simply start at flash rat (the last bar at the end of town) or Score bar (in Arizona, first bar).

And work your way up or down.

There is several bus stop you can get to Olongapo (cubao, pasay.). I used Victory liner last time. Just make sure your use the express bus and take something warm with you. Last time I almost frooze to death in the bus due.

To the AC. Just google "bus manila olongapo".

The normal bus stops everywhere while the Express is via the Express way and only has one stop in Dau. Usually the normal bus leaves every 30 minutes while the express leaves every hour. But the normal bus needs about 2 hours longer.

Depending what time you leave in Manila the express needs 2-4 hours (yes, it took me 3 hours once just to get out of Manila).

From the Olongapo bus station you go to the main street leading to BB and wait for a Jeepney or use a trike (about 150 p) to your hotel.

I searched everything on google and make screenshots and saved them on my phone. That way I had all the info on hand.

BTW, I got a very strong recommendation for icoove hotel. Its only available via facebook and Email. Its brand new and only 2000 per night.

[Shining Wit]

Hello friends,

Next week I going to visit Philippines, and after a few days in Manila this time I would like to explore the town of Subic (Barrio Barretto). I've never been there, but after reading many of your posts here, I still have some doubts.

The place is always well attended, even in this period of the rainy season? Is there someone who was been there in October and HE can confirm that the hotels and bars are all open and operating?

Moreover: can someone remind me where is the bus station that operate from Manila to Subic? And / or which company?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

Victory Liner seems to be the major operator to Zambales Province, and they have 5 terminals in Manila. Pasay is the nearest for the airport, and the nearest to Makati as the crow flies. I think some or all services use EDSA out of Manila, in which case Cubao might be a better bet. Sampoloc (Earnshaw in the timetable) is the best for Ermita. I have taken a taxi for 73 p on the meter!

Their website has a timetable for departures from Manila (nowhere else) and also quotes fares (something like 213 p).

From memory, Olongapo services are hourly, almost 24 hours. Best choice are the services to Iba and Santa Cruz as they continue through Olongapo and you don't need to change. The conductor will ask you where you want to get off. Sampoloc services had about three in late morning and early afternoon, so convenient if you are in Manila already. From Olongapo, the blue jeepney terminal is around the corner from VL terminal. Fare is 12 p or so.

Coming back is more interesting. You can try hailing a VL on National Highway and hope it goes to the right terminal or catch it to Olongapo and change. Caution. Several other operators have a color scheme that looks similar from a distance. Otherwise, catch a taxi / jeepney / trike.

I would expect all hotels and bars to be operating, with the exception of the floating bars. Things might be quietish on the visitor front but hey, better odds for you.

I like Barretto, and find it has enough bars for me, but I am not a mega-monger.

Hope you enjoy.

[Fast Eddie 48]

Hello friends,

Next week I going to visit Philippines, and after a few days in Manila this time I would like to explore the town of Subic (Barrio Barretto). I've never been there, but after reading many of your posts here, I still have some doubts.

The place is always well attended, even in this period of the rainy season? Is there someone who was been there in October and HE can confirm that the hotels and bars are all open and operating?

Moreover: can someone remind me where is the bus station that operate from Manila to Subic? And / or which company?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

To Andy.

The bus from Manila is victory bus station at EDSA at Pasay take about 2 HR from 150 p Olongapore take jeepney take about 20 min to Barrio.,you can also take bus from Dau bus station about 45 min cost 120 p I think you should check it out youself everyone is different having been coming here for last 3 yr not as crowed as AC the beach is dirty not that great the bargirl attuide is much better than AC everyone that I pick up stay all night.

Fast eddie 48.

[Andy Cap]

Hello friends,

Next week I going to visit Philippines, and after a few days in Manila this time I would like to explore the town of Subic (Barrio Barretto). I've never been there, but after reading many of your posts here, I still have some doubts.

The place is always well attended, even in this period of the rainy season? Is there someone who was been there in October and HE can confirm that the hotels and bars are all open and operating?

Moreover: can someone remind me where is the bus station that operate from Manila to Subic? And / or which company?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

[Nolz7]

I was in Barrio Barreto for a quick look around. Stayed in Arizon International Resort economy room. No exhaust fan in the bathroom. AC unit sucks. Very few choices in terms of cuties in the bars. Ended up banging a horny 30 sh bar girl from Wild Island. I am not coming back again.

[Mongerer69]

Next week, I'll be up in Barrio Barretta again, this time for a week.

Now I do have a few questions.

1. how much is transfer from NAIA? Arizona CHARGES $100 EACH WAY INCLUDING 2 LOVLEY LADIES.

-ICove hotel has no hotel-shuttle van and asks 4500 one way.

-my rental car is 9000 p. Week, so I'd rather extend a be fully mobile!

2. Club scene in Olongapo. NEVER DID CIVILIAN CLUBS, ONLY FLOATING BARS AND DANCING BARS. BARFINE IN SB IS P1,500 PLUS TRIKE MONEY/SMALL TIP....Friday NIGHT IS COMPETITION NIGHT BETWEEN BARS, I WAS A JUDGE. P800 ALL YOU CAN DRINK FOR 4 HOURS WITH FINGER FOOD.

3. Decent restaurants in Olongapo to dinner with a sweet girl (no bar girl). I LIKE Texas JOES ON THE BASE. BLUE ROCK is good.... Arizona HAS GOOD FOOD WITH STROLLING GUITAR ON Friday night.

[Mongerer69]

No Miahne on DIA.

A word of warning: A DIA-lady under the nickname "Miahne" is a scam. Had a tryst lined up with her, and two hours prior she asks if OK to bring a friend. As long as she was not hiding in the bathroom and would join the fray then fine with me.

The agreed overnight rate was 2,000 peso for each (which is far too much to begin with I guess). They proceeded to:

A. Mess up the bathroom no end.

B. Deliver a combined total of 15 minutes of hanky-panky.

C. Try leaving after 15 minutes yet expecting the full night's pay.

D. Sulk non-stop when I outlined how this was going to work.

E. Spend the last 30 minutes complaining of hunger, thirst, baby at home, exam tomorrow, waiting taxi, etc.

F. Discover that the funniest and prettiest of the two had her red aunt visiting.

In the end I kicked them out. Threats of police fell on deaf ears.

So beware fellow Subic-visitors. While Miahne is lovely (50/50 Italian / Filipino) she's being too clever by half. Best shied away from and plenty other choice out here.

[Rakish Rogue]

A word of warning: A DIA-lady under the nickname "Miahne" is a scam. Had a tryst lined up with her, and two hours prior she asks if OK to bring a friend. As long as she was not hiding in the bathroom and would join the fray then fine with me.

The agreed overnight rate was 2,000 peso for each (which is far too much to begin with I guess). They proceeded to:

A. Mess up the bathroom no end.

B. Deliver a combined total of 15 minutes of hanky-panky.

C. Try leaving after 15 minutes yet expecting the full night's pay.

D. Sulk non-stop when I outlined how this was going to work.

E. Spend the last 30 minutes complaining of hunger, thirst, baby at home, exam tomorrow, waiting taxi, etc.

F. Discover that the funniest and prettiest of the two had her red aunt visiting.

In the end I kicked them out. Threats of police fell on deaf ears.

So beware fellow Subic-visitors. While Miahne is lovely (50/50 Italian / Filipino) she's being too clever by half. Best shied away from and plenty other choice out here.

[Ollie69]

Next week, I'll be up in Barrio Barretta again, this time for a week.

Now I do have a few questions.

1. how much is transfer from NAIA?

-ICove hotel has no hotel-shuttle van and asks 4500 one way.

-my rental car is 9000 p. Week, so I'd rather extend a be fully mobile!

2. Club scene in Olongapo.

3. Decent restaurants in Olongapo to dinner with a sweet girl (no bar girl).

[Ollie69]

Had a stopover at Subic. Just 24 hrs. By rental car.

A friend txted me to try the new ICove hotel in Barrio Barretto, beside the Baraca Hwy. So I did. New, so nothing is smelly! Nice hotel, great room -although only standard at 2000. Nice, spacious enough, big flat sat tv, strong WiFi throughout premises. Rooms are modern, chiq. Front parking.

Pro: in the centre of action, new, clean, great value.

Con: small pool, no restaurant, small bar -no athmospherethat invites to stay, drink and chat.

BTW, they have no website, orreservation agency as yet. They do have a Facebook, however.

As it was afternoon, I bought the necessary items for the eve / night and strolled along. Went to Harley'sto check it out. Great hangout! Will come again!

Starting the eveat some very small open air upstairs bar, sth like "Dirty Harry's" Nice waitresses, just to talk, flort and get myself into the florting groove. Then went over to the Wet Spot. It's actually connected to two other clubs. Not much happening -too early. Again, chatting, joking with the dancing girls for a warm up. Then on towards the Cat Walk, which is right across the street of my hotel. Lots of low rate dancers, totally bored on two stages. Sometimes girls are joking and easy, before bizzy time, sometimes they are just dead. This lot simply looked disgusted. No problem, I was chatting and flirting woith the young, xhubby mamasan. Then I spotted a chubby waitress. Hot stuff! Chubby and firm, big tits, straight legs, firm ass! Yessss! So I flirted withher and told her right away, that I was not interested in the lame skeletons, but a real gal like her! She enjoyed the rap and we had some fun, before I barfined her (1500). Went straight to my room and kissed. And DID that woman kiss! 100% GFE. She was hot! Hadn't been nailed in a while, I sensed and enjoyed my hammering, teasing and fingering a lot. Again, BBBJ was GFE action, sweet and au point! We had a few more throughout the night and she left early morning. Gave her another 1000 tip and was more than satisfied with my Subic Culture programm!

[Dg8787]

Thanks for the info. I booked the Mangrove and will report back on it around the end of June.

I was perfectly happy with Mangrove Hotel. Rooms are large and extremely clean. For some it may be an issue, as the hotel does not have an elevator. It was not a problem for me even though I was on the 3rd floor.

Staff was friendly and accommodating. Very girl friendly. There is a nice covered patio where you can drink or dine or just sit there listening to the waves gentling rolling in. Strong wifi there too. I sit there enjoying a cup of coffee in the mornings and last night had a wonderful dinner there. BTW, the food is excellent here.

[Hatguy]

Just got back from Subic. I was able to meet up with a few bar manager friends of mine and had a great time as usual with them.

I tried and failed with Barbie from Lollipop. Not her type or something I guess. The manager there said he just lets her do whatever she pleases. That is fine but I don't see myself spending much time in there. Don't want to dwell on the negative stuff much so on to my report.

I think I'm one of a select few of people that have had a beer on the side of the highway somewhere between AC and Subic. Our left rear tire blew at about 2.30 am after driving from the NAIA terminal and we didn't get it fixed until an hour later. Finally arrived in Baretto at 4.30 am. Thank fuck I had the foresight to have a few girls pick us up to begin with or it would have been a very boring first day. Mine was 21 or 22 from Samar. Very willing to stay with me and I had her a few days in a row to reward that.

I'm not going to say where I stayed as I don't want the place to get in trouble with the authorities. And it seems that the troubles in AC might just be spreading to Subic.

Bars I went to this time: Dusk till dawn, Wetspot, 20/20, Cocolips, Rapscallion, Rum Jungle, Bucaneer, and a few others.

The best floater was probably Arizona's as the other one had really rough waves coming over it. We only stayed for one beer there. Arizona floater was just fun from the get-go. The girls were not pestering us much for drinks and we decided to just let it get a bit crazy. My mate was jumping off the side and coming back in for a beer. Great times!

Dusk till Dawn was ok I guess. Didn't see any special talent so we kinda just left it at that and moved on. Wetspot is great. They have NO barfines there so theres no point in discussing that. A very smart move in my opinion. Rang the bell a few times and really enjoyed my time talking to the bloody hockey maniac there. He knows who he is.

20/20 was a mixed bag. When we first went there both myself and my mate found two really hot girls and were quite impressed with them. It was probably about 20 past six when we walked in there and we intended to hit Cocolips but it wasnt open yet. So we made do with 20-20. The two girls were probably 8's out of 10. At least that was my assessment. Later in the week we went back to see if they were there. It was after midnight and Monday to boot. So they were off / already gone. I was running out of options and had to settle for ROMA as she called herself. Don't bother with this girl. EXTREMELY bad attitude. Cut everything short and wanted to go asap. She might have the fullname of ROMALIE or something like that. Anyway, avoid her. This bar offers bar fines. I was told 1500. Your mileage there with the girls WILL vary. I'm not saying they are all like this Roma chick.

Cocolips changed from what it was before. I found they kept the staff and were very accommodating. The mama there is a cool lady and I was glad to buy her a few drinks. She never asked me. My friend really likes that bar and we rang the bell a few times because we wanted to. It is probably the cheapest in Subic at 1500 peso and all the girls come and say thank you. In my case it was a kiss on the cheek as well. They still have the same hotdogs which as GREAT.

Rapscallion...I should have spent more time there. Great line up. And the manager is cool. But somehow we ended up elsewhere. I really hit the booze hard this time and it affected my girl stuff. Damn!

Rum Jungle was really good. Especially on the SOB event night. I've never seen so many HOT girls together like that in one big bar. Good gravy! The stuff dreams are made of!

If you want decent no hassle drinks and food hit up the Generals Command post. The staff there are all wonderful. And Ill be dreaming of those tacos for ages to come. YUM!