Subic Bay Philippines

For many centuries, Subic Bay was best known as a deep safe harbour. Recognizing Subic Bay’s possibilities, the Spaniards employed the bay as a port to protect and retain the Philippines as a piece of their empire in the seventeenth century. In 1885, it was built into a naval base that utilised the safe harbours and natural assets.

Following their victory over the Spaniards in 1898, a navy restore and supply base in Subic Bay was set up by the Yanks. It was just reachable by sea right up until 1932 when the zigzag roads were opened up connecting Subic Bay and Olongapo to the remainder of the Philippines.

The Japanese bombed Subic Bay in 1941 and was held by them until the Americans took back the Philippines in 1945. The navy base was returned to the command of the United states of america. The two invasions by the Japanese and Americans produced a variety of bombed or scuttled naval boats in Subic Bay. Scuba divers from all around the world are now taking pleasure in these wrecks in their underwater graveyards.

Control and upkeep of Subic navy base remained under the United states despite the Philippines gaining their independence. The United states of america was given 99 years free access of the area through an arrangement signed between the Philippines and Us. With the outbreak of the Vietnam War, Subic Bay became a strategic site in the servicing of a strong United states presence in Asia.

During 1991, the eruption of Mount Pinatubo layered Olongapo and Subic Bay with close to half a metre of ash. Right after the Senate of the Philippines declined the renewal of the United states bases treaty in 1992, the Subic Bay Freeport was established after the last of the American navy ships finished its pullout of forces.

Since then, Subic Bay Freeport Zone has currently turned out to be a well-known economic, commercial and tourist hub. It is thriving with world class dining establishments and duty-free shopping.

Subic Bay is situated in Zambales Province on the west coastline of Luzon 120 kilometres north of Manila. Mountains with abundant jungles bound its coastal location. Mountains with lush dense jungles, perfect for trekking, surround the coastal region. The bay cuts out towards the South China Sea.

Subic Bay brags of fascinating wreck dives. It is home to an amazing combination of wrecks. The six wreck locations have an average depth of 45 ft.

Subic Bay boasts its rainforest and a white sand beach. Its world-class features, which include a marina, hotels, yacht club, food shops and shopping arcades, are supported by Philippine tourism. An international airport is an additional attraction.

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