Exploring the Former U.S. Naval Base in the Philippines | Subic Bay

[@IrmaAbare]

Another educational video from Mergim, and as a Pilipino I don’t know some of the city in Philippines. This is the reason why I love his channel, promoting my country which I was not able to explore when I was young. Thanks Mergim and always take care.

[@jan-jans143]

i love mergim, he is my inspiration on how I want my vlog to look like, he really does some research before he comes into a place and does the story telling so well that i as filipino learns something new about our own culture, i don't watch him because he talks about Philippines but i watch him because his vlog is very well made. the overlay, the b-roll, the cuts(timing, Lcuts, Jcuts). it is all perfect - from a vlogger's stand point.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Thank you Sir, your praise means a lot to me :)

[@komentator9125]

I think you surpass all foreign vloggers on this style of Vlog in PH. Very authentic, and informative. I remember suggesting the pagudpud trip to you before and can't wait to see more of your adventures to the north. Stay safe and God Bless. More power!

[@buzz_chill]

Hello from 🇺🇸!! Amazing Vlog as always Mergim. Great to see that side of the 🇵🇭. Nice! 👏🏽👏🏽You’ve revived your older style of reporting with all the powerpoint type of description showing us bits of what happened during the war. Thank you for this new series 🎬🎬. Very very informative and entertaining. That indeed sets you apart🏆🥇🎉!

[@kazsp]

Videos containing history may not be the more popular niche but thanks for always including them mostly in your vids.

[@amaliahightower]

Mergim nice to see you 😎 I’ve been waiting for this! You’re the 1st vlogger I’ve seen to feature the monument in Subic Bay. It’s very sad and heartbreaking at the same time. It’s Memorial Day in the States and what a perfect day to feature this video. Thanks for all your hard work. Drive safe and take care always.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

It’s heart wrenching bit of history, they went through absolute hell 😞

[@kenmcleod8618]

I was stationed there back in 1975 while I was on Active duty in the Navy 😊

[@MergimVlogsYT]

That’s amazing! 🫡

[@AshleyQuijano-p9o]

My parents were resided on Subic Bay Naval base. I was 6-7 years old when they participated in US Intelligence Surveillance Research Investigation of my behavior. They had my father place in couple of situations in the name of US Intelligence that had my put through sorts of situations so that US Intelligence can conduct sexual experiments on me from 6-7 years old. My father received assistance in divorcing my mother because US Intelligence from overseas disliked blacks.

[@djzrobzombie2813]

Did you got laid?

[@222jojo]

Timely video considering it's memorial Day here in the US. Remembering these prisoners of war is the least we can do. Loved the Subic Bay tour, outstanding and well done!

[@luigivincenz3843]

(salute)

[@observations2011]

Another informative vlog , Mergim thanks for educating us. The horrors of war. They say that Subic will become another world class business district in the near future w skyscrapers again sprouting. 727 is actually my favorite number so I was kinda surprised to see a coffee shop bearing the numbers. More power Mergim and stay safe.

[@yenmerza5756]

Just keep on vlogging especially the historical/ heritage or museum of Philippines. Be authentic . You are good in documentary report.

[@malpete]

Exactly 👍😁

[@alannavx]

It's been so many years since I've been to Subic; SBMA, in particular, since Subic town is far from SBMA and Olongapo. Used to stay at Cabin Street off upper Binictican Drive. Thanks for the feature. Brought back tons of peaceful memories.

[@felopzddefpotec1600]

Hi Mergim just continue move along the North-West coast as you will see some more of scenic beaches. You can also have an over night stay to any of the plenty resorts. Stay Safe I will follow yoh on your journey. That’s my beloved province by the way-the Province of Zambales.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Yes I follow the west coast up to vigan city

[@eduardochavacano]

The Subic Safari is one of thd most beautiful places i have been to in the Philippines. The giant trees alone were impressive. I also found the world outside subic to be nice. But crossing the bridge to SBMA is like getting to a whole new world.

[@luzmalamion6428]

Everytime you head to the North, there's typhoon. Be careful and stay safe. Thanks for enjoying my country Philippines.

[@johnpower8356]

I really enjoyed the Philippines, visited subic in 76 it was my favorite port, also Manila, friendly attractive people. A place i will never forget

[@paulnicolaparua300]

You are an excellent researcher Mergim.. I love how the way you explain things that can be experienced in the area you are visiting. 💖

[@reyzuna]

12:14 The oil will turn black if it goes in the engine and turned the engine on even for the first time, the color is not the indicator to change the oil even it gets darker... The Oil will get thick if exposed to dirt inside the engine so that's the reason you need to change your oil if it gets thicker by dirt from a long KM ride. However, I believed that on fully synthetic you can go over the manufacturer's advice of changing oil from 3000km you can go more 5000km or even more.

[@kuyaIhor]

I worked for 10 years in the fishing fleet of the USSR and I can imagine what the hold of a large ship is like - this is a really terrible and tragic story.

[@dennismartinez9671]

Correct me if I'm wrong,but I think you're the one I used to see here in Samal right? 😊😅

[@kuyaIhor]

@@dennismartinez9671 yes !

[@LoneWolf-oi4yx]

Kumusta sir Igor 👋

[@carlosbarretto8299]

This is a great video, it reminds me of the old City growing up. I have not been back for almost 40 years, hopefully be able to go home and visit. I am from Zambales. Thank you for showing my province to the whole globe.

[@janejapus7131]

let’s go...sir Igor you’re also watching sir Mergim’s vlog

[@Jessphil258]

Great you're back. Thanks for this vlog, never been to Subic! :) See you again soon!👀👍

[@wynnsandiego5001]

Very informative, reminds us again the Philippines history, during world war..❤😂

[@mzilplik]

Are you still in Subic, Mergim? If you are, try to explore the Subic mountain and jungles.

[@giangapan2190]

727 Coffee & Co. is my favorite! I believe its one of the best in the Philippines! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@jes2731]

What a flood of memories as you exited the base from what was once the "Back Gate" onto what was then Hwy-1, turning left towards Barrio Barretto. The last time I was back in the Olongapo area was mid-2000, and being stationed at NAS Cubi Pt. from 89-92' !!!-Nice-!!! Thanks for the forward facing camera memories. !!!-Mabuhay-!!!

[@jesusmerto7000]

Its true Mergim, I'm also from Sta. Cruz, Zambales, take your time exploring Zambales and stay safe!!

[@chas8334]

Wish you would've explored more of the base. Was there in 84 and 85 and hope to go back one day.

[@TeacherEric173]

I appreciate your coming to SBMA, formerly known as the US Naval Base, and to Olongapo City, where I was raised. If you recall, I suggested you visit Olongapo. And I appreciate you adding it to your lists for road trips. Continue driving and try to stop at the area where you can hike up all the way up to Mt. Pinatubo so you can see the mountain's crater and the Aetas, who are natives of the province of Zambales. One of the country's original settlers.

[@dalisayhd1980]

Visit Corrigedor island lots of history during WW2

[@TheOttecarlos]

The vietnamese-cambodian-laotian refugee camp is a must see in that area

[@marlaruce]

I was there in the former Naval Base for an audit of our business office when it was still under US and a year after eruption of the Pinatubo volcano. The base was big, beautiful and clean. In the harbor, the water was crystal clear with a lot of sea urchins.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

I hear the US pulled out shortly after the eruption occurred

[@marlaruce]

Yes, that's correct.

[@rommari4835]

Next mergim visit Mt. Samat in Mariveles Bataan the ground zero of Death March.

[@marinakano6239]

Wow 🤩 Thank you Sensei Mergim

[@auenski1092]

Nice one, Mergim..as always ...quality video....be careful and safe

[@Pageant_Updates]

Hope you try Corregidor Island. It's one of the most preserve historical island in the Philippines.✨

[@damncars2618]

Welcome to Subic!! Enjoy your stay. I wish we could meet. My girlfriend and I have been here a year.

[@cecilroldan280]

Beautiful Subic

[@marcomalandac7510]

Oh look, a vlog that educates of the history of the place that is being visited, does not travel the usual tourist routes, does not pepper the video with endless platitudes and tells it like it is and does not need to exploit poverty to make people of both the country being visited and foreign ones happy. And coffee. Must be a Mergrim video.

[@dzikijohnny]

@dzikijohnny 0 seconds ago US left when the rent got to expensive after the end of the cold war and the base was practically destroyed by Mt Pinatubo. Now they want the US Navy back because China is taking Philippine's Land.

[@armin_nicolas]

Quite long journey for Luzon loop. Take extra care driving.

[@elmira6672]

Congrats you almost see all places of our beloved county Philippine.🎉🎉❤

[@nightwing4065]

I believe there's a super typhoon coming at the north of Luzon, so stay safe as always. 👍

[@JABM-AU]

Nah, wont hit the country. Batanes might get heavy rain but that's about it, thank God.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Storm Betty?

[@bornedz9515]

nice to see you again. good day mergim.🇵🇭🇬🇧❤️

[@mikelloyd5780]

I love Subic Bay we ended up staying in Barrio barretto look forward to returning in October

[@Karrrlaa134]

Hi Mergim, I always wish your safety everytime you travel ... Just a Tip: If you consider to travel at the Southern Part of the Philippines - Be very careful ...

[@MergimVlogsYT]

May you be referring to Mindanao

[@bryanchiu6489]

Yes in Mindanao particularly Davao City and Siargao Island. Mindanao is safe.🤗🙏

[@paulcarlson4230]

Yes great stories, thank you , i was there when you I ng in the military 1981 to 84, I went back in 2018 to where you were and much different today, now I live in another island for awhile now, good people

[@perlaaguinaldo]

Hello mergim your documentary style of blog is what i am loving and watching you always.thanks for promoting our country always stay safe and take care.😍👍✌

[@ZushiRolls_]

mergim vlog is educational somehow reminds me of becoming filipino and finnsnow a very informative vloggers promoting ph on diff ways. salute 🫡

[@mskimyu]

I hope this trip ends soon! ☺ I can't wait to binge this new series adventure of yours. Ingat ka, Mergim! 😘

[@friendsaroundtheworld7184]

Always interesting spot you have found. Cool coffee shop

[@MergimVlogsYT]

I think 727 cafe is probably the best coffee shop in the subic area

[@friendsaroundtheworld7184]

Thanks Mergim for sharing info. Hope to visit there when I go back to Philippines.

[@RolandJrMacabata]

i have recently seen local vloggers in babuyan islands. The islands spell is magnificent. I can only wish somebody like Mefgim can vlog about those islands.

[@RolandJrMacabata]

@@kilometer6712 but the reward. If only bigger ferries are more available tulad ng siatgao One of the islands now has an airport.

[@rotsure3542]

Another great video. Happy Memorial Day to all 🎉. I really like the way you are very detailed about describing everything. Definitely one of my favorite vlogger. Have a great day all 👍👍👍

[@mariogallano1778]

Good day sir mergim, keep safe and good health 💯💪💖 remember subic naval base and Angeles city clack air base of the USA, have many benefits, to the filipino people's but when the senate approves to withdraw all USA bases here then what happened now, the Chinese gov't is very angressive on Philippines sea, many filipino people's disagree dismantle the us bases. now Chinese govt is very angressive. then the Philippines gov't and us gov't now have joint together a balikatan millitar excercise, but before we have it same together because of the aggression of Chinese military on the Philippines sea, what a hackkk!!! 😢

[@perlitaenriquez5131]

Drop by at d NEW CLARK CITY too, near Subic.

[@Marie760]

Another epic adventure. I always like your soothing background music

[@zippie3868]

Oh you'll pass by Pangasinan. Please visit Tondol Beach, Patar Beach, Hundred Islands, Salt farms & Lingayen Capitol Complex!!! ❤

[@erwinwenpakssencio6665]

Alas.... here we go... welcome back bro...

[@erwinwenpakssencio6665]

Mechanic also... Nice...

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Long ride ahead

[@floren879]

Great road travels

[@ceciliaabrilla3841]

Mergins vlogs are all interesting & gives historical informations in all the places he goes

[@get2riz]

Mergim -- Not gonna lie, I'm nervous for you. This is going to be a long difficult trip. Ingat.

[@andrepilar5375]

thank you so much for this video..

[@juanitawilms9842]

Oh I haven’t seen that, I’ve been in Subic Bay before but I’ve never been to the Naval Base ,Schade

[@wengrm6204]

I love subic bay...❤

[@YaelFactsandTriviaCorner]

I miss Subic during late '90s and early 2000s. It very different now

[@ma.lourdesvillanueva7145]

Anxious to watch your vlog Mergim!, ingat lagi!

[@reynaldosalucop7296]

Juicy vlog went back to the UK, I don't blame them considering the Philippines is in a wet season and the UK is just the start of the summer, THANK YOU FOR STAYING IN THE PHILIPPINES, as always we enjoy your vlog.

[@bb89670]

But they’re back now.

[@Canada93214]

enjoy your stay there take care

[@nlf17]

Awesome vlog Sir! Keep the positive vibes, Keep going and Never give up! God bless you Sir!

[@richardnuevo]

Beautiful views

[@reggierubio2893]

There's so much to see in your route, zambales then go explore pangasinan then la union, then the 2 ilocos provinces👍

[@KevinChisholm-o9m]

Been there in the 70s loved it and the women ex marine served 1975 to 1979 good duty

[@Henyo1070]

Hey is Aurora province also part of your trip? You should pay the place a visit. Nice for surfing.

[@suzukisd6266]

hey brother please visit batanes island before you go back to Manila, you won't regret it brother! highly recommend

[@eyeseeyu]

You should stay at PLAYA PAPAGAYO Beach resort. Nice clean waters and fantastic food served to American soldiers back in the 1950s 🎉

[@CaptainSteveVPT]

Somethings I would like to know: Do you now own the Moped ? What happend to your Bird ? Do you still have a Thai Girlfriend ? How is your Dog ? Will you go home to the UK soon ?

[@karlbasallote6719]

You haven't been to Legazpi City in Bicol Region.

[@blessedmileskie7764]

Keep safe Sir Mergim.

[@pinkish8888]

Hope you explore Bataan soon🙂

[@mickiteoxon]

Good shops around Subic bay. I remember the FedEx main headquarters and air ports, experience swimming the bay which tasted like “kalawang or rusts”. Check your motor always and keep safe wherever you go.

[@abcammym]

Nice one pal ..am coming back to the Philippines end of January... I always visit barretto subic..I haven't been to the USA naval bass ..but next time am going to visit there ...am Scottish...u sound very posh

[@ClarenceBahe-rg8fq]

Been here so many times. Spent months at a time. Prices were cheap back in 1988-1991

[@JL-kf6pm]

People usually have their Change Oil annually or after 3,000 - 5,000 Km worth of travel, whichever comes first.

[@myrnaalejandro7448]

Hi kuya Mergim ingat lagi wow nice video

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Salamat Po!

[@hello_its_me.]

I spent 3 1/2 months there aboard USS Bradley FF-1041 in '83 and '86. It was, no doubt, the best of times. I hope the PI govt will finally allow large expansion in bringing back the US Navy.

[@johntonelete]

I missed you there Mergim... It's my home town.

[@manuelcamomot5152]

Enjoy your vacation .

[@burningheart1224]

Take care because the typhoon Betty is heading to the north.

[@cecilroldan280]

Sad to remember what happens to our prisoners of war dedicated there lives to our country.

[@lizardking369]

Looking forward to more north of subic

[@robertakizuki9806]

Mergim vlogs is the ari aster, denis vilenueve of A24 film quality, we’re as any other is like a Disney film

[@restytejada8291]

Visit calayan island

[@carmz30gaming84]

Hi mergim how are you today.take care it will rain in luzon cause of typhoon betty🙏

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Better is sure bringing a lot of rain and thunderstorms

[@victortan4191]

As always, a vlog well done. Thank you Mergim.

[@NeoKrypton21]

Wow! That coffee place there is huge. Somewhat like conjoint with other business services. Hehehe Was the motor service P700 without the oil yet? I mean you're gonna buy your oil separately? If so, that is a bit pricey service there.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

It was inclusive of oil :)

[@olddog103]

I USED TO MAKE THIS TRIP ON MY MOTORCYCLE WHILE I WAS STATIONED WITH VC5 DET CUBI POIINT 1965- 70, ILOVED BEING AWAY FROM OLONGAPO.

[@ckfandor4300]

Very nice road trip man. 👌 Good to see Subic again

[@johnpower8356]

The exchange rate was 7.5 pesos to 1usd when I was there in 1976

[@adelinahipolito67]

Wow amazing views

[@joban7851]

More success to your blog 🏆

[@julim1029]

Stay safe

[@Thunderchild-gz4gc]

Jesse Ventura was stationed here in his US Navy tour.

[@laylacodilla4805]

Safe travel always Chairman🌞🎉🎊

[@homoerectus101]

Pilipino's Love USA so much🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️

[@ch.811]

Then why did they kick them out?

[@homoerectus101]

it's cuase of political .. but honestly mostly people like USA so much like me i really love US so much❤️❤️❤️