Subic City (Subic Bay)

[White Whale]

The Subic City jeepneys terminate in Olongapo at the Victory Liner Bus Station. From there you take another jeepney to the Main Gate. So there are two fares. The cost is very reasonable.

I took the blue jeepney from Bo. Barretto to Olongapo costing me 10p. I walked couple of blocks pass the bus station and took yellow jeepney (cost 7p) marked with Sta. Rita - Gate. Then walked 300m to Rizal Highway through SBMA main gate, turned left and walked another 500m to get the restaurant. When returning I took Victory Liner bus from Olongapo to Barretto costing me 6p. Only penalty with this travel arrangement is time spent but during daytime I seem to have plenty of it. Other option to save time could be jumping off from blue jeepney in security gate intersection and order a taxi somewhere from there. Also internal taxi fares are high. From main gate to Pier 1 it was 80p

Sakura restaurant was closed during afternoon so I went to Korean Japanese restaurant couple hundred meters further to have my sashimi.

[X Man]

Yea, that is kind of odd. We have two threads for these two areas which could and should be grouped as one, yet for the entire Mindanao area we have only "Davao".

Jackson is pretty good about starting new threads, I wonder if he'd care to combine the "subic" "olongapo" threads".

X

I read first time Olongapo thread today as earlier I had assumed it is all about the city but it is everything of this area including Subic, Subic Bay, Barrio Barretto, Baloy Beach... The jeepney discussion have been ongoing there.

Same goes for Vision Thing's question about bars. There are plenty of reports about bar scene in there.

[White Whale]

Oh WW, do I detect a some angst? I'm terribly sorry for not knowing the answer to your "stupid question". I think I asked the same question a while back, but I don't remember the answer.

X

I read first time Olongapo thread today as earlier I had assumed it is all about the city but it is everything of this area including Subic, Subic Bay, Barrio Barretto, Baloy Beach... The jeepney discussion have been ongoing there.

Same goes for Vision Thing's question about bars. There are plenty of reports about bar scene in there.

[X Man]

Oh WW, do I detect a some angst? I'm terribly sorry for not knowing the answer to your "stupid question". I think I asked the same question a while back, but I don't remember the answer.

Thanks for your advice about sashimi. I'll try to remember not to eat sashimi, nor white whale, at some dive like Blue Rock.

And thanks Mattrick. Blue to get into Olongapo. Where do the other ones go?
...and how much do they cost? Never mind...I'll just ask someone when I'm there. :-)

X

My point was I dont want to eat lousy sashimi in Blue Rock.

I was asking here instead of only locals whether someone else would find the information useful. Sorry for asking. I try to avoid it in the future. Specially when this thread is so overloaded and I am in habit only asking stupid questions. Mattrick, thank you for Your answer.

[White Whale]

Why would you have sashimi at Blue Rock?

As for the other inquiry, others have already posted about the color coded jeepeneys. Why don't you just ask some of the locals?

Mattrick has given some specifics. And if you forget what Mattrick wrote, um, just ask some of the locals. They do speak a bit of English.

X

My point was I dont want to eat lousy sashimi in Blue Rock.

I was asking here instead of only locals whether someone else would find the information useful. Sorry for asking. I try to avoid it in the future. Specially when this thread is so overloaded and I am in habit only asking stupid questions. Mattrick, thank you for Your answer.

[X Man]

Why would you have sashimi at Blue Rock?

As for the other inquiry, others have already posted about the color coded jeepeneys. Why don't you just ask some of the locals?

Mattrick has given some specifics. And if you forget what Mattrick wrote, um, just ask some of the locals. They do speak a bit of English.

X

Taxis here are 10x more worse robbers than trikes. Ordered from hotel 500p one direction for 20 mins ride to freeport zone. I Iike sushi and specially sashimi. There is lousy imitation of sashimi available in Blue Rock. On the other hand near the main gate in the base there is a Japanese restaurant Sakura that offers authentic cuisine including very decent sashimi.

Could someone advice how close I would get with Jeepney (costing me 10p) and how do I recognise Jeepney's going there? If it stops at security gate or even earlier in intersection then there is a long walk ahead.

[Buko Max]

Could someone advice how close I would get with Jeepney (costing me 10p) and how do I recognise Jeepney's going there? If it stops at security gate or even earlier in intersection then there is a long walk ahead.

Catch the blue jeeps into town then get off near the bus terminal. At this point you can walk a few blocks or transfer to a yellow jeep to get to the gate. Then at the end of the night, catch a cab back to Barretto. Should be 400 php at the most and cheaper if you bargain a bit.

Yes many good restaurants in SBMA including Korean and Chinese that cater to their respective clientele. Also check out Pier One for their entertainment and food.

[Thai Traveler]

The Subic City jeepneys terminate in Olongapo at the Victory Liner Bus Station. From there you take another jeepney to the Main Gate. So there are two fares. The cost is very reasonable.

[White Whale]

Taxis here are 10x more worse robbers than trikes. Ordered from hotel 500p one direction for 20 mins ride to freeport zone. I Iike sushi and specially sashimi. There is lousy imitation of sashimi available in Blue Rock. On the other hand near the main gate in the base there is a Japanese restaurant Sakura that offers authentic cuisine including very decent sashimi.

Could someone advice how close I would get with Jeepney (costing me 10p) and how do I recognise Jeepney's going there? If it stops at security gate or even earlier in intersection then there is a long walk ahead.

[White Whale]

Gents,

Thinking of a long weekend in the Subic Area in a few weeks and while there seems to be many hotel reviews lately, there's not much on the bar scene.

Yes, I've RTFF and apart from a great report from about 18 months ago, not really much else here.

Any updates, tips, thoughts?

Much appreciated.

A quick and short answer for Barrio Barretto. It is quite quiet also here because of rainy season and economic situation. Most bars have been almost empty. There ia a new bar Rum Jungle I liked a lot. There is some good action in Wet Spot. Voodoo and Lips I would also check. Some crowd in Bar Barretto but the girls are not lookers. If you like VERY loud music then go to Club 1.

I am typing this with a internet tablet no keyboard so maybe I make more complete report when having proper computer.

[Vision Thing]

Gents,

Thinking of a long weekend in the Subic Area in a few weeks and while there seems to be many hotel reviews lately, there's not much on the bar scene.

Yes, I've RTFF and apart from a great report from about 18 months ago, not really much else here.

Any updates, tips, thoughts?

Much appreciated.

[Spam Hog]

Kented,

I recently sat next to a german gentleman on an airplane and he mentioned that he hates to go to Subic because the American military is there? Is this true? my understanding is that the military left there along time ago and does not even stop there for a short visit?

Sorry but Mein Herr probably had too much Schnaps, my guess was he got PO'd at all the retirement age Americans he assumes were US troops scooping up all the good looking bar girls while he got zip. US Military has been booted our of its Subic and Clark air bases years ago. The US Military has made rather abreviated appearances from time to time during the height of the war on terror, the Balikatan exercises which helped shoot the shit out of the Abu Syaeef group down south in the Sulu.

Then this idiot Smith has to try and muscle some bimbo and causes an international incident. You won;t be seeing them much in the RP in the future unless it is some guy with a pension come bar hopping.

Spamhog

[White Whale]

Woke up early and had to figure out something to make time pass. I ate breakfast in Rayden and when walking out decided to check out Geisha House massage next door. Fee for one hour massage was pricy 800p but I paid the fee. I was escorted to room. At the door not even slightly attractive girl was waiting in full every day street clothing. That time I decided not to agree any extras if offered. She showed me in to quite spacious room with wide leather covered bed. She laid down a sheet and I undressed myself. I laid down on my stomach. She started the massage from back and advanced to arms and legs. All the time she hardly spoke a word. After maybe 40mins she asked me to turn over. Then she popped question if I wanted any extras. It was difficult to understand her at first because she was lisping. I wanted to know the expense so I played along. FS would originally had been 2000p. I said it was too expensive. Then she said ok I give you discount, 1500p. I refused. She offered BJ for 1000p and HJ for 500p. When I refused those offers the massage was over even the one hour time had not been fully used. She was bold enough to demand a tip for the lousy massage.

I cannot recommend non-sexual or sexual massage in the place with that girl. There was another more attractive girl but I saw her on my way out.

[Bill Buxton]

Kented,

I recently sat next to a german gentleman on an airplane and he mentioned that he hates to go to Subic because the American military is there? Is this true? my understanding is that the military left there along time ago and does not even stop there for a short visit?

Yes they do stop over and have hospital ships in and out for aid. You will see acarrier from time to time but not that often. As for soldiers on the base no only when a ship is in. Whats his problem? got some gold teeth from the war he is trying to cash in?

They can not leave the base so if you are in the city itself,BB,Baloy beach You will never know they are around.

B.B.

[Bill Buxton]

I live in Subic. A February post said that Dave Fisher might be responsible for his competitor's bars being raided and closed. The only bar which has been raided and closed in the ears I've live here was called Lolliopos and owned by DF. It reopened several moths later renamed Voodoo. It is unlikely that DF paid the police to raid and close his own bar.

There are few major differences between Angles and Subic. The police are much more aggressive in extorting money from tourists. Many foreigners leave AC because of poor treatment by the police. As far as the beach here being bad, it is far better than the beach in AC (there is none). I have swum at several beaches in front of hotels and the hotel staff keeps them clean.

As far as poor hygiene for the women I have never seen any evidence of that. Subic is just a smaller more laid back version of AC. Both cities are worth a visit. They are the two best mongering destinations in the Phils.

When I was looking for my gal I stayed here for a long time.The beaches are clean and the gals are great also.

This area is a little less in your face than AC.Its more at your own pace not at the fast wild pace in the AC area.

As far as CLEAN GALS After 2 years I never got a dose of anything in subic or anywhere.The gals are clean and less likely to be hard chargers for money.Please don't forget a bg will know the drill so watch out.

It is a good monger spot with a quiet more relaxed setting and also the sea.

Most guys go to AC if they want a 2-3 day vacation from the wife or just a hammer down run on the gals.After they ether spend the bankroll or run out of Viagra they return happily drained.

B.B.