Olongapo, Philippines Walk In 2023

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[@EagerExpat]

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[@amelitarasing9528]

i love phils. i want to go around beautiful places in phils.

[@EagerExpat]

@@amelitarasing9528 Thanks for watching Amelita

[@starlite5880]

@@amelitarasing9528, Olongapo City much cleaner/safe to live now than before..

[@EagerExpat]

@@starlite5880 I respect your opinion, but I don't recall it being unsafe 40 years ago. I remember Shore Patrol handling any situations fast. There we're clubs, but most guys I knew loved visiting the Philippines. Not only the clubs.

[@bootzestella9566]

During that time it was so busy because of the tension in vietnam ang that is the time when lots of vietnamese refugees came one boat after another

[@robertarevalo7776]

Joe. I lived in Olongapo from 1970 till 1974. The City has definitely changed. I remember the night lights of the clubs back in the day when there were bars for the sailors to enjoy themselves in the evening. I remember the s river as well crossing over to the base. I went to school in the base starting from Kindergarten till third grade. The base was an awesome place to have fun from bowling, movies, fishing, visiting Cubi point and Grande Island. Great times. Thanks for sharing.

[@EagerExpat]

Hey Robert. How's it going? I remember you lived there. I also did a video walking around the base. Baloy Beach too. Barrio Barretto and Angeles City in the next few days. Hope all is well. Let's catch up on the phone soon. Later

[@dontanner1180]

At 73 years OLD now, I have been Romancing ideas of going back to the Phillippines for a 30 or so vacation and perhaps find an area to live on a more perminate basis, but after watching this video, it just doesn't seem or feel the same old way like it used to be back in the late 1960's-1970's. Now it seems more STERILE and LESS Exciting than Olongapo USED to be for this Old Sailor . I reckon that I'll just live on the Memories that I went through... Back in the Days when One could REALLY PARTY ON ! Thank YOU WHOLE BIG BUNCHES for YOUR Efforts and Time making this video !!!

[@EagerExpat]

Hey man, Angeles City is still going crazy. I did a video on that area, too. Go for a look. But, myself, I'm a Thailand guy. Pattaya is the Subic of Thailand. Crazier than ever. Me, I live in Bangkok 80 miles away.

[@user-yl3mp7um6k]

Not to mention the kids swimming in the shit river to rescue the pennys thrown in. Or the shine boys that could could pick your pocket while shinning your shoes. Where did all the Jeepneys go?

[@josephverri618]

I was stationed at Cubi point in the 60s and rented an apartment in Olongapo. As a musician it was wonderful and absorbing the culture was like having a large family. The bar b que stands, the money exchange, and the night clubs are not part of the scene now but the memories are fresh still, all things must pass.

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching. My dad's first duty station was Olongapo in 1960. He ended up doing 22 years in the Navy. I was born on Guam and did 4 myself

[@user-yl3mp7um6k]

The balutes and the bar-b-Q monkey meat?

[@TimG333]

My time there 1980 to 1983 "West Pac" From Hawaii. So much change. I can't recognize anything. I went to the "Brown Fox" alot. And some other bars. Crazy times😊.

[@EagerExpat]

I was right after you. WestPac from San Diego in 1984 and 1987. It sure has changed. The fleet is returning. We'll see what it looks like soon. Thanks for watching

[@thomasgentry6201]

Brown Fox Burnt down mid 80s Great bar station on White Plains on Guam went to PI alot remember pulling in walking down Magsaysay and still smoking burnt to ground Brown Fox funny thing is Fire Dept two blocks away!

[@cherrymontances]

My home town,it is very good place to visit,changed a lot.

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for checking out the video

[@patobrien7009]

The last time I was there was 50 years ago, 1973. My aircrew flew in to meet my brother who was onboard the USS Midway CVA 41. I still see some jeepneys.

[@EagerExpat]

Probably the same jeepneys. Thanks for watching. I was at sea on Midway for a few days in 1985. Had to fly over from my ship.

[@katana2665]

That bridge in '84 was barely a walk over (sh!t river) road.. That area right off the bridge was full of shops cooking foods, the smell was amazing in a good way. None of those more modern buildings were there and the road was not clean and paved to that degree. It was a fantastic time to be a sailor in the P.I.

[@EagerExpat]

Yes, it's all changed a lot. It's good to see the old base

[@Vod-Kaknockers]

I was there in '84 too on board the Kitty Hawk. I can't believe that they still have all those Jeepneys!

[@EagerExpat]

@@Vod-Kaknockers Ya man, probably the same jeepneys as 1984. They just keep things running

[@adolfo-zb9ic]

Can't believe the change from 1974-1976 the good old Days !!! Lots of ❤❤😊

[@EagerExpat]

I know. I guess the whole world has changed. But, it's strange to time travel from 1985 to 2024

[@30105378]

I was there in the 60's. I would love to go back and check it out. Had a great time.

[@EagerExpat]

I hear ya. Thanks for watching. I live in Bangkok today. Thailand is also a fun place.

[@dontanner1180]

I bet YOU could REALLY have some " SEA STORIES " to talk about ! Did You ever get to see the Logging or Lumber Mill at SUBIC CITY ? or maybe it was Barrio Barretta ? Yeah... " Back in the Day " !!! Can't PARTY like we used to do no more.... I bet !!!

[@ehbrownj]

Time sure has changed when I was stationed aboard the USS Midway CV-41 from 1985-1988 Yokosuka, Japan, and we had visited Olongapo City, Subic Bay about 6 times. And Magsaysay Drive sure has changed and there used to be a Sam pizza and a club called the Airport along that drive. And the best "Mojo" was at an open-air-Bar..And visiting the Barrio's Thanks for sharing this video, it brings back old memories...

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching. We spent some time with USS Midway on one of my two Westpacs between 84-88. I don't remember much. We had a big party at Florida Club. That was crazy liberty.

[@wilmadanielsson1074]

Hi there! Is there anybody knows the Named Richard Chance?! In USS MIDWAY? Please i want to kontak him! And thank you for uploaded this vedio.. ❤❤❤

[@clayboyd4675]

we were on the Midway about the same time.

[@reggiesherrod6352]

I was on the midway the exact time period 85-88 deck dept

[@jonjohnson3865]

Memories.... I left in 1986 after NGF school. Viewing this video, I'm lost! NOTHING looks the same (especially during the day). Doesn't look exciting whatsoever, anymore.

[@EagerExpat]

No Olongapo is just a regular town these days. The fleet is returning to the area. We'll see what happens. Still, it probably won't compare to the crazy 60's 70's and 80's. I also did a video in Baretto, Angeles and the old base. Check them out in the PI Playlist

[@jonjohnson3865]

@@EagerExpat Yep..., with the "new military" i"m sure Subic Bay will not be the same IF they choose to rebuild the base there again. Yes, sir. I'm about to view the base video next.

[@EagerExpat]

@@jonjohnson3865 That's true, but hopefully the troops get some fun liberty. I'm still buddies with many shipmates.

[@jcsillusion]

I was born in Olongapo but left when I was 5. Lived right down by the roundabout on Magsaysay and 7th St. It was nice to see that my godfather’s pizza restaurant still going strong. We used to visit every couple of years up until my mom passed away a decade ago so I got to see all the different changes Magsaysay went through in the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching. The PI is great

[@AutoHoax]

I left Subic Jan 1991. These are the bars I remember Gordon Ave. Ts Tavern Hot Lips 💋. on Magsaysay Mettalica Bar, Florida Bar, Johhny Os, Guns n Roses bar. Out in the Barrio my favorite was the Midnight Rambler and Boodles. We went to Subic City and went to Muffdivers once. I watched Billiy Joel play at the football stadium on the base. I swore and have dreamt of returning for 30-plus years. I had everything in order, and then Covid changed my comfortablness with traveling abroad and living expat style. My GF back then Jerry Ann Cano from Cebu . I've always wondered where she ended up at. The last memory of her is kissing her goodbye at the bridge over S river at the main gate. About 4 months after I left for the States, Mt Punatubo erupted. I've always hoped she wasn't affected too terribly. The P.I. is such an awesome place. Can't see seeing it again in this lifetime unless the world makes a serious about face to what's happening.

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching. Hopefully, you can visit again one day

[@odiesamantha]

You are doing a great job shipmate! I like the interviews you do. I'll be back there next year..

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching. I live in Bangkok today. The Nimitz battlegroup just left Phuket. I'll be filming all around SE Asia

[@tomtolentino7575]

Thank you friend for bringing me back to memory lane. My fondest memories of my ole Navy days have once again brought me back smiles, and good times. As a FilAm Retired Navy Serviceman, I visited Philippines for the first time with my Uncle, who was at the time stationed aboard the USS CORAL SEA CV-43 back in 1981-83. Olongapo was our usual port visit, and of course Magsaysay was more active then, especially with the entire fleet in town. But nevertheless, it is still a big part of my lifetime memory, and I’ve had the opportunity to return to the Philippines several more times via my next duty assignment in 1985-88 aboard USS ENTERPRISE CVN-65. Now in my mid 60s…..I’m going home again with my wife to start a new chapter, and Olongapo will certainly be the place for us to revisit. Thank you for the memories friend 😎😇🙏⚓️⚓️🇺🇸🇵🇭🇺🇸🇵🇭🇺🇸🇵🇭🇺🇸🇵🇭🇺🇸🇵🇭👍

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks shipmate for watching. I hope you have a great visit. We had some great times there back in the 1980's. But, it's still a great place to visit

[@brianstudnicky9970]

i was there in july and december of 1990...OMG..so many memories coming back......this was one of my favorite ports of call..i love filipino women

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching

[@teds8928]

Has surely changed since my last time there in 1986. I remember Sams Pizza and the Circle

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching Ted. I also made a video of the base. There should be a Philippines playlist.

[@AlphaBoost]

Hey Joe, hope retirement in Thailand is serving you well! I'm planning on going to Subic Bay, so this series was very helpful. Much appreciated! The chicas in TJ say hola! LOL!

[@EagerExpat]

That's great, man. Did you just watch Chocolate Man in Thailand. He just visited his Air Force buddies in Angeles. Cebu Pacific has a new direct flight to Bangkok. Plus Korea? If you want to avoid Manila traffic, check that out

[@johnmedrano1740]

Damn I was there in 87 and 89 and that is nothing like I remember

[@EagerExpat]

I hear ya. I was there in 1984 and 1987 on the Horne.

[@jerryu6850]

Interesting to see how much Olongapo has changed since 1969...wow. Glad you showed from the Main Gate so I could at least get my bearings. The only thing I recognized were the overhead wires, lol. Thanks for the video and memories.

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks Jerry for checking out the video

[@robertblanco807]

5;50 Yes you are at Magsaysay drive. it did change a lot. thanks for showing us around Magsaysay drive.

[@EagerExpat]

Yes, I didn't recognize the street at all. Of course the last time I was there was 1987. Good to visit again. Thanks for watching

[@pioneerpilot1871]

Awesome video

[@EagerExpat]

Thank you. Thanks for watching

[@pauleypavillion6088]

Wow, it changed from my sailor days from 1987-1989 being stationed at Cubi Point Air Station. I used to walk about alot almost every day not only to see the bars/shops and everything else but stay in shape. I was in my late 20's walking about there and now in my upper 60's and about to retire in a year, I may go back and visit just to relive the times I had fun there as a young sailor. Im still single thought. I do remember seeing so many kids; Ameriasians that us sailors/marines made for decades; obvious who the fathers are with some kids. I loved some of the filipino delicacies; pansit, etc. I'll have fun watching these videos from you guys and think about revisiting my younger times there. Thanks for the videos.

[@EagerExpat]

It sure has changed. I was there in 1985 and 1987 myself. Good to see the old base. Check out my PI playlist for a tour of the old base.

[@lachgnoiswander5540]

OMG Welcome back! I live here in Olongapo and yes, many things changed! There are less clubs now (My grandmother told me)

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks. It was great to visit the area once again. I'll be back in the PI soon. I live in Thailand today

[@thomasgentry6201]

Told now have go up the hill to Barrio Barretto!

[@jbbautista1274]

Wow thanks for sharing that’s my city I miss it already 👌👍👍

[@EagerExpat]

Thank you for watching. More to come from Bangkok

[@jhoey6118]

I saw American legion bldg. The Bldg where Apo Theather was, the Sierra bldg, the place where syringe playing, the big together where Friction band rocking .... this is good throwback

[@EagerExpat]

Good to see the old area. Thanks for watching

[@thomasgentry6201]

Yep American legion was there 82 to 92 still there use to use head had good toilet and paper!

[@richardemele7056]

Thanks for this tour. I visited there in 88 and it looks nothing like it did back then. The roads were dirt

[@EagerExpat]

Yes, it's really changed. Thanks for watching

[@pogy1man]

First time seeing that little roundabout since 1974, city has changed.

[@EagerExpat]

It sure has. I was there in 1984-1988. My dad was stationed there in 1960. Great to see the old area. Thanks for watching

[@jaycee320]

Looks better at night sir .. that's my hometown 😉🇵🇭🔥

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for letting me visit. The PI is great. Thank you for watching

[@jaycee320]

@@EagerExpat might do the same route a you later 😁 would love to send you the video and contribute on this wonderful channel 😁

[@EagerExpat]

@@jaycee320 I appreciate you watching. If you do, send to [e-mail]

[@Thor23]

Ink/Pink Massages and Drink! Then getting buried by Pinatubo in 91. God bless all of you who served. Squid, Airman or Jarhead, Love all my brothers in arms! Can’t wait to see all of you again in the promised land.

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching. I live in Bangkok today. I love it here. Check out some Bangkok videos on the channel. Great city.

[@UrbanDefensiveTactics]

The East Coast, West Coast, Play Boy Club and the rest. '83 and 84' West Pac. VMFA-235 and 212. Different times, only distant memories, even my buddies faded away...

[@EagerExpat]

I was there in 84 to 88 myself. Good times

[@Grantos1ea]

The last time I was in Olongapo was in '81. I'm sure that I wouldn't recognize the place. I'd still like to check it out though.

[@EagerExpat]

Yes it's really changed. However, it looks like the fleet is returning soon. Tension in the area. So the PI is becoming more inviting to the area

[@kristaforsberg5724]

I love this

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching

[@wfwillis]

Wow! It sure has changed. I was here in 63, 67, 77, 79, and 83. CWO4 USN Ret.

[@EagerExpat]

Yes, it was great to see the old base. If you check out the Philippines playlist I have, I walked the old base, too. Thanks for watching.

[@177kimo]

My first West-Pac was from Pearl Harbor in 1980. Aw, PI! If I could only go back and freeze time while there. Great people and what memories I can still remember.

[@EagerExpat]

Ya, I was there in 84 and 87. Good times

[@joeysobeck7528]

I remember the American Club, Iron Butterfly, and Charles. I was there in the late 70's. A GREAT Time!!

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching

[@joeysobeck7528]

Really enjoyed it. It has changed a lot since I was there. Charles was down to the right of the roundabout on the left-hand side.

[@EagerExpat]

@@joeysobeck7528 It has really changed. It was good to see the old base. Check out my PI Playlist for a few other videos on the area

[@joeysobeck7528]

@EagerExpat I bet it has. I would love to get back that way and see all the changes.

[@TokmakovKoljak]

Im elementary student last 1987 in olongapo city.. many americans. In 1980s in olongapo.

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching. My buddy Robert went to elementary school in that area. Maybe 10 years before you

[@dplatoon8593]

Joe, i just saw this video, I served with D 2/11 (usmc). We were there at the same time. Great video, I often think about those days, Thanks!!!

[@EagerExpat]

For sure, man. It was good to see the old area. I have a few more in the playlist. Today, I live in Bangkok. 1985 seems like yesterday

[@ArleneVillanueva-yc1ul]

Absolutely

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching

[@MikeRhodes-uz2mp]

Wow! Thank You so much for the tour. I was homeported there 3 years about the same time You were there...I actually kept a house off base with My shipmates and the awesome women that took care of Us and....then some....I never would have guessed it that way today....just jeepneys and trikes back then..maybe a car or Harley...lots of great people...they really took care of Us all....for a few bucks of course 😀

[@EagerExpat]

Ya it's really changed. My dad was stationed on Subic in 1960. I guess everything has changed, but it's still wild to see

[@peter-bakestar]

New subscriber here. Look forward to watching your videos

[@EagerExpat]

I appreciate it. I'm living in Bangkok, but I love to travel. Thanks for watching. Joe

[@adolfo-zb9ic]

Was stationed at Cubi Point from 1974 -1976 ,it looks completely different!! God Bless 😊😊😊😊❤❤

[@EagerExpat]

It sure has changed. Thanks for watching

[@hunyango2k]

yes, you are correct sir. that's magsaysay drive. yeah there are lots of changes.

[@EagerExpat]

Ya I didn't recognize the street. Thanks for watching

[@pioneerpilot1871]

Was there back late 80,s besides night life I always loved the vibe of the people always pleasant God bless Olongapo I was USMC VMAQ-2 gotta go visit with wife show her other side of world

[@EagerExpat]

I grew up on Camp Pendleton. Semper Fi. My dad was a corpsman. Ya man, get over for a visit

[@joserizal6773]

lots of memories i was TAD for a year 1973-74 in our Detachment COMFAIRWSTPAC at NAS Cubi Pt and in 1976-79 i was stationed at NAS Cubi Pt Supply Dept. Between 1983-85 when i was stationed at AIMD, COMFLEACTS Okinawa, Japan i attended four times for a week for Material/Maintenance schooling at FASOTRAGUPAC, NAS Cubi Pt. What unforgettable memories happy times when i was there. Your fellow shipmate USN retired from Glendale, CA 😄☺

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching. I was on the USS Horne (CG-30) from 85-88. A few Westpac's and a half dozen trips in and out of Subic. Good times

[@towgunr]

I was there in 2020. The Wimpy's is still in the same place. At the corner of Hansen & Magsaysay would have been Brown Fox, across from the Police Station & Buddy's. If I remember correctly, Florida Club would have been about where Jade Hotel is. Slim's Tavern would have been down that side street by Sam's pizza. Yes, Shakey's was by where you said. There are 2 malls in Olongapo now, one by where the gate was and another by The High School. Magsaysay is one way, coming out from the gate.

[@EagerExpat]

Good info. Thanks for that.

[@tamm3757]

Thank you for showing Olongapo city…it does looked different. More decent than the 70’s. 👍🏻😇

[@EagerExpat]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. I live in Bangkok today. Hopefully, you'll check out some of those videos

[@teresanewcomb442]

Robert here, San Diego, DOD in Subic Bay from '80 - 84. Foster St, New Kapabae, Olongapo. Great memories, Brown Fox, 125th Street Jazz, Florida Club, Apple Club hallway entrance, Shakey's Pizza, Princess Massage, Megsaysay Dr, Rizal Ave...I could go on. Great updated video bro! Married in '84 a beautiful filipina from Makati SM Shoe Mart, resided in Quezon City, but looking at Barrio Baretto, Subic area for a home! We go back there every 2 years, our kids love it there, spoiled by in-laws! Guy named Rebel on Rizal Ave, "Jungle" nicknamed then, stayed at Princess Massage. Great video, brings me back to the days.

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching. If you check out my PI Playlist, I also made a video on Baloy, Angeles and the old base.

[@chuckpeat6059]

I used to hang out at Da Cave bar in 75-76 have alot of great memories there, wow how things have changed.

[@EagerExpat]

It has changed. Still, it's good to see the old area. I did a few PI videos. Check out the playlost.

[@philswift1858]

Its changed so much since I was there in base boat pool 1961... I have being back there a few times ... I miss the way it was

[@EagerExpat]

I'm sure it has. If you click the PI playlist, you'll see the old base video.

[@emagee7864]

In its debauchery heyday, Olongapo was great fun. During SP, I got to walk into every bar and check out each of their themes. The beer was cheap and the entertainment was great fun. There was a dark side to that town as well - organized crime, constant power outages, dirty water, trafficking, etc. I always felt a grungy factor there. I remember seeing sailors who were stationed there and they all looked haggard and thrashed. All those years of cheap beer, heavy smoking, bad tats, and willing women took their toll.

[@EagerExpat]

I was just talking with a buddy today. He used to do shore patrol when the battlegroup arrived. The USS Nimitz group arrives here in Thailand today. I think liberty is a little less crazy today. Midnight curfew, etc.. Still, it's always good to visit a new port. Thanks for watching. I'm based in Bangkok today. There are plenty of SE Asia videos posted and more on the way

[@emagee7864]

@@EagerExpat The problems with carriers was long hours and dangerous jobs. So many folks would go hog wild blowing off steam. They even showed the STD films before pulling in but it didn't matter. I love Bangkok, would love to visit again real soon. I also remember stopping in Pattaya Beach. Great times and many old sea stories. I would go back just for the deep tissue foot massages. They were epic. Can't find those here in SD.

[@zumadale]

Used to go to work in the morning swearing to God we were not going to town after work! Then after work...head str8 to the main gate!

[@EagerExpat]

@@zumadale I know the feeling. Thanks for watching

[@dontanner1180]

ROGER THAT Mate... I was on a DESTROYER USS RUPERTUS DD-851 , from 1969-1972 we pulled into SUBIC BAY for Repairs/Supplies, Then , from 1973-1975 I was Stationed at NAS CUBI PIONT, BATAAN, where the Aircraft Carriers Tied up. I CAN'T BELIEVE... I SURVIVED !!! OH.... I Resemble ALL that " haggard and thrashed " look ! LOL LOL !!!

[@rockyporter5904]

ure right abt magsaysay. the end is where you said it is and that road ia called rizal ave.

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching. Ya, I'm just a Subic rookie. Good to see the old base and area

[@aponoypi]

the mariposa club is now a beauty parlor. when i was a seaman recruit I thought mojo was a kind of pancit or noodles

[@EagerExpat]

That MOJO was crazy. I tried to just have a few San Miguel's instead

[@Sgt_MoDog_USMC]

Ahhhh the Mariposa !!!!! LOL :P

[@EagerExpat]

@@Sgt_MoDog_USMC Thanks for watching

[@EagerExpat]

I live in Bangkok but I made a PI Playlist. The old base, Angeles, etc..

[@Sgt_MoDog_USMC]

@@EagerExpat Thanks for filming and sharing!

[@almakarczewicz5761]

Its Magsaysay olongapo city.... Thank you Eager.... My house is just next to the school of westley

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching. Last time I visited was 1987

[@RiotHand]

My parents worked in the base around the 80s!

[@EagerExpat]

That's great. We used to pull in and a hundred workers would come on. They got weeks worth of work done in days. That may be starting again. The US Navy and PI have been good friends since WWII.

[@loufrank36]

Visited Philippines and will be revisiting this September. Hope to create a video as well. I was there from from 1981-1982. It was sad to see the change.

[@EagerExpat]

It sure has changed. Enjoy the visit

[@robertwestover2125]

Was there in 1976, nothing looks familiar 😂. Used to frequent the Blue Parrot. Fun times 😂.

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching

[@asmxh]

Last time I was there it was in 85'. What a difference. I'm sure the base closing had a lot to do with the clubs disappearing. Had some wild times in the first couple of blocks:)

[@EagerExpat]

Yes, it sure has changed. Check out my PI playlist to see the old base

[@mrdomslangmalakas5791]

❤❤❤❤

[@EagerExpat]

thanks for watching

[@bootzestella9566]

I was there in 1978 and it was great i saw the uss constellation anchored and uss coral sea and then here come the uss enterprise it was a big chaos on the street everybody ha a roll and the sailors are on thier way out oh men you can here the sound on the streets it was the time of zanzibar club with a great rock band and across the street is the super sonic club its look like vegas and there's a lot of people i live in Jones street and ride a jeepney in going to magsaysay Blvd it was a lot of fun a if there's no tomorrow ❤❤❤

[@EagerExpat]

I remember hearing Subic was one of the few ports that if it has too, could accommodate three battle groups. I lived in San Diego most my life. Very few times did I see three carriers in port

[@invader440]

Totally different now days. Last time I was there was in early 91 on our way back from the Gulf. Sad to think the Cork Room is nothing but a memory. Wondering if the Georgia Entertainment bar is the old Sierra Club.

[@EagerExpat]

It sure had changed. The bases are returning. The Las Vegas in PI might come back to life. I'm sure some in the PI don't miss the craziness. But, they probably will be OK with the millions flowing into the economy. Not just bars, but shipyards, tailors, mechanics, etc.. When we ran off the ship in the 80s hundreds of shipyard staff came aboard. 10 hours later you'd come back and things were welded, painted, repaired. It was the best

[@yaspaib8403]

Olongapo City National high 😍 my high school year 1976 to year 1977 🥰 I left year 1977 to Honolulu Hawaii 😍

[@EagerExpat]

Nice, thanks for checking out the video

[@user-eg1vm4hb1v]

Thank you I saw Magsaysay even tho in video only..1991 I went to United state I miss that Place..

[@EagerExpat]

You are welcome

[@josephbloodworth6674]

brother Joey i was there in 73 girl named was Teresa

[@EagerExpat]

Cool man. Good to see the old base

[@frankcurci3045]

I was last there in 83 on the USS Coral Sea

[@EagerExpat]

Nice. I was there in 1984 and 1987 on the USS Horne CG-30. Thanks for watching

[@dennisyounkin644]

As a Marine Mechanic in a Fighter Squadron we use to hang out at a place called Peso Jimmy’s, a few blocks from the main gate…

[@EagerExpat]

We might have crossed paths. I was in Subic three times in 1987. With the USS Iowa battle group. I was on a cruiser. USS Horne CG-30. Out of San Diego

[@mallardcutter7209]

Used to hang out at Slim’s Tavern , drinking Bullfrog. Good times.

[@EagerExpat]

Nice. That's old school

[@jims.1917]

Sure has changed since I also was there ba k in 87' w, the MO battle group in July of that year, unfortunately we never went back there on our return back frm the North Arabian Sea, instead we went 2 Aus.

[@EagerExpat]

I was there in 1985-86 and 1987-88 with the USS Iowa. I was on the USS Horne (CG-30) Thanks for watching

[@jims.1917]

@@EagerExpat I was on U.S.S. Kansas City AOR 3...., this is a small world

[@TheFotoop]

Yes, there was a shakey's pizza and the zig zag club on the corner at the end of magsaysay.

[@EagerExpat]

Ya I remember the Shakey's. That's about all I remember of those liberty calls

[@brianharrington-ws2kj]

this place has come a long ways but still hav a wats to go but happy for the pepole of the pi for wanting to move fwd

[@EagerExpat]

It has really changed since the 1980s. I'm in a taxi arriving in Bali, Indonesia. Thanks for watching

[@010bobby]

Last time i was there was in 1979 while still in the service.. i used to hangout at a little restaurant below Brown Fox club beside that Duckpin bowling alley along Magsaysay avenue … that was a long long time ago…

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching. If you check my channels Playlist area, I have Angeles, Barretto and the old base. Today I live in Bangkok.

[@bootzestella9566]

The bowling alley is the Pauline's

[@EagerExpat]

@@bootzestella9566 I'll go back and check that out. Thanks for watching

[@billjcanada]

Definitely changed since 1986

[@EagerExpat]

That's for sure. I was there in 85-86 and 87-88 West Pac on the USS Horne (CG-30) Click on the PI playlist for a look at the old base. Thanks for watching

[@ynnejc]

Batang Gapo here 💙

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching

[@jeffreydahlen2178]

Wife is taking me here in Febuary to March . She's going to show me around including where she was born . I very exited !

[@EagerExpat]

That sounds great. Have a fun trip.

[@TokmakovKoljak]

Magsaysay street is like american street during mardigras. Events.

[@EagerExpat]

Yes, it was a fun time

[@johnborio4470]

We might be shipmates - I was on HORNE (DLG-30) 69 to 72, however, I was also on the RANGER during the 83-84 deployment when HORNE was the CG in the Battle Group. So there is no doubt our wakes crossed from time to time.

[@EagerExpat]

I think I just missed you. I was on the 84-85 and 87-88 deployment. I think we were with the Kitty Hawk, then Midway & Iowa. Good times. Today, I retired and moved to Bangkok. Thanks for watching.

[@johnborio4470]

No worries - Horne was a favorite - I made two deployments on her during Vietnam... @@EagerExpat

[@EagerExpat]

@@johnborio4470 My dad was over with you on a minesweeper. USS Firm (MSO-444) Along with another 6 ships in 22 years. I just did my four years.

[@zumadale]

Da Pill-uh-peens....spent 1978, 79 and part of 80 living here... Skakeys Pizza was about the only American food period. Used to buy joints at Sari Sari stores for a buck...lol...lots of fun and enjoyed snorkeling in the bay a lot. Spent most of my time in Subic City...was more rural than Olongapo

[@EagerExpat]

I remember the Shakeys in 1985 and 1987. I'm in Bangkok today. Check out Thailand when you get a chance

[@SeverinoGalbinez-yf6te]

NICE.. OLONGAPO CIYT TERRITORY'S AMERICAN DECADE U. S. A 1950'S 1970'S-1974.DURING PRESIDENT. FERDINAND. EDRALIM. MARCOS. ERA. FIRST LADY IMELDA. R. MARCOS. MARINE'S. CORPS OLONGAPO CITY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. HINDI MAKAPORMA ANG CHINA SA PANGAAHAW NG BANSANG PILIPINAS. SA PANAHON NA YUN MARAMING SALAMAT PO... MABUHAY PHIL. USA...

[@EagerExpat]

Long live the Philippines. It's a great country. I will be back for a visit soon.

[@Oppyse]

Was Marine at Cubi Point. Before going to Vietnam. 68. My Filipina wife and i went back for the first time last year. I was a naieve farm boy of 19 when i first stepped out onto the streets of Olangapo. I committed to my now wife about the armed guards at every door. She responded, " We never been robbed." And she was really handy with her butterfly knife. 😂😂

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching. Glad you got to take a trip back. They still have the guards with a shotgun at every condo

[@LOKELYOKEL1]

I left the base 3 months before they closed it down. I hardly recognize anything you showed. My barracks (BEQ 10) was about a block away from the main gate - I think it's now a hotel.

[@EagerExpat]

Yes, it really has changed. I was last there in 1987. I guess everything has changed since then. I retired to Bangkok today, check some of those videos out. This is a great place to live. It's New York City, but it's safe, at a 1990 price

[@michaelotto7454]

In 1987 where SM Mall is was an empty field.

[@EagerExpat]

I hear ya, but I grew up in San Diego. Half of that was still empty fields in 1987 too. I used to ride my dirt bike in Otay. Today that's 10 miles of houses, malls, etc..

[@simeongutierrez2497]

ibang iba na ang olongapo..I was station at USNS subic Bay 1983to 1986..siguro dahil year na yan marami pa mga nite clubs ngayon wala na

[@EagerExpat]

Nice. I visited on WestPac from 1984 to 1988

[@43wagonwheel]

The Pussy Cat is where we went. 1981-1985. USS Constellation. USS Carl Vinson. VAQ-134.

[@EagerExpat]

I can't remember much. I know we had a party at the Florida Club. Plus a smaller bar. I was with the Kitty Hawk battle group in 84-85. In 87-88 we went over with the Midway and escorted the Iowa back to California.

[@Sgt_MoDog_USMC]

Same! Good times. Looks like I was there the same time you were.

[@EagerExpat]

@@Sgt_MoDog_USMC That was crazy back in the day. A young friend of the family is on a cruiser in the Med. One rule after another. Breathalyzer on the quarterdeck. Not sure what the limit is, but I'm sure we would have never passed. At sea it's time to work, but liberty is a time to party

[@Sgt_MoDog_USMC]

@@EagerExpat Hell no we wouldn't have passed it!!! I remember most nights dragging my ass back on base, I was always reaching for whatever was in the middle because I was seeing three of everything! LOL!!!!

[@EagerExpat]

@@Sgt_MoDog_USMC I hear ya

[@patlacy1140]

First time there in 78 and was on the Independence as part of the base load out after the volcano. Glad to see the Filipinos doing well after a century of American neo colonialism

[@EagerExpat]

Yes the Americans are returning in large numbers. 6 new bases I think. We'll see what Subic looks like in another few years. Hopefully it will be good for all involved. Thanks for watching

[@mlkelley68]

You and I were there about the same time.

[@EagerExpat]

Ya it's funny. Half my buddies and I were on different ships but all did the same Westpacs in the 80s. We found out 30 years later

[@phillipreed2238]

I was also last there in 1987 this a sad reminder that my young days are long gone .

[@EagerExpat]

No man, we partied like crazy. The new Navy has all these crazy rules. They would never tolerate this craziness.

[@phillipreed2238]

@@EagerExpat remember smiles 😆

[@EagerExpat]

@@phillipreed2238 I sure do. I still can't drink kool-aid

[@dogsense3773]

Two westpac, 74-77, got out of the navy there, uss Richard s Edwards DD 950

[@EagerExpat]

My dad made chief on USS Downes FF 1070 in 1976. I did my Westpacs in the 84 and 87

[@RealMNeutral31]

I just left this mall earlier today.

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching. Good to see the old base area

[@TaurusAdventures]

Do you recall the previous Olongapo City General Hospital? Not a lot of people remember that hospital. Where Marikit Park is that has the fighter jet displayed.

[@EagerExpat]

No I don't remember much of my Olongapo liberty days. I was told I had a good time

[@TaurusAdventures]

lol@@EagerExpat

[@Msgt97]

WOW I was there in 1977 78

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching. If you click on my PI playlist, I also have the old base, Barrio Baretto and Angeles

[@jamescrabill7345]

The last time I was in the Philippines was in 1991 didn't get off the ship because we evacuated families to Cebu.

[@EagerExpat]

My last time was on Westpac in 1987. US Navy ships have pulled in this year.

[@Sgt_MoDog_USMC]

I was in Olongapo in '86 Definitely looks MUUUUUUUUCH different.

[@EagerExpat]

I was there 3 times in 1984 and again in 87-88. Westpac from San Diego

[@AngelicaAcuisa]

Its more different now sir. Its better before during ex mayor Gordon

[@EagerExpat]

@@AngelicaAcuisa Thanks for letting us visit your city. The US military and the Philippines will always be friends

[@AngelicaAcuisa]

@@EagerExpat US military are very friendly and kind . Take care, Philippines is lucky to have a friend like you and to others who love my country

[@EagerExpat]

@@AngelicaAcuisa Nice of you to say. When we arrive from the US, it's a long way from home. It's good to feel welcome

[@danielfuchs130]

77 to 79...just WOW!! Where is everybody...waiting on nighttime...good to see the changes...

[@EagerExpat]

I live in Bangkok today. Nighttime is the only way to go.

[@user-yl3mp7um6k]

Was in Olongapo in June 1969, with USMC 2/26 on the USS Valley Forge docked next to the USS Hornet. Watched the stern of the USS Frank E Evans towed into day dock. Across the shit river to the California Club and the U &I Club at the end of the street. @0.56 is that not the location of the old U & I club?

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching. The area was all new to me. 6 or 7 visits back in the day, but it's really changed.

[@thomasgentry6201]

Anyone Remember Freaks Stagger Inn off Magsaysay one block behind old Fire Dept?

[@EagerExpat]

Thanks for watching Thomas. I don't remember much from liberty. I remember being the duty driver. I drove over to Cubi Point from the base often

[@thomasgentry6201]

@@EagerExpat use to call monkey road lots of wild monkeys good videos. Freak stagger inn a bar owner had Harley Davidson and he was a cool Filipino picture of me in 82 him his bike and San Miguel beer made Easy Rider overseas pictures!

[@bronson7130]

Stationed 1970 on a harbor tug. D'sheriff club for Country Western music. American Legion for cheap beer. Loved Filipinos.

[@EagerExpat]

It was good to see the old base

[@thomasgentry6201]

American Legion still there use to run too from other bars because had best toilet paper and toilet around middle of Magsaysay.Kongs Restaurant chinese chicken and sit down place was there before 92.Yes you are on Magsaysay Florida club across street same side of new Dominos pizza. Shakeys back side of three way corner end of Magsaysay cross st. Rizal I believe.

[@EagerExpat]

Ya I figured out I was on the right road, but it sure looked different from 1984. Thanks for watching

[@johnnelblack8640]

USS Cleavland LPD 7 1969-1973

[@EagerExpat]

Nice. My buddy retired on the USS Cleavland. 2003? My other buddy was the Weps Officer in 2006? They kept that ship going for a long time. Great ship. I was on the USS Horne CG 30 1984 to 1988. My buddies first ship and Cleavland was the last

[@sanhedrin5595]

The only bar I remember..from 1971 was THE TENDER TRAP. It probably died 50 years ago...can you imagine the bar girls at 73 years old?

[@EagerExpat]

Ha ha. Good times. Good to see the old area. Thanks for watching