Unique Places in Olongapo City

It was really great at that time my sis and my cousin went to the Subic Bay to meet an old chat friend of mine who's inviting me to meet each other in Pier 1. At the time we arrived there and some band are performing already and later on after we start eating and talking, one guy announced that they had a visitor. People are clapping their hands so we turn our head to the stage and watch who's walking into the stage. I was "WOW" its a black guy. And then he grabs the mic and start talking, after that he start singing. I was so shock though he was singing of the song I’ve hear it before but I don’t know who’s the singer. People are shouting, and my chat friend asked me if I know who’s on stage. But after that she said its “The Platters” one of the singer of “The Platters”. I grab the time to take a picture with him. Yeheee!

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we enjoy doing early morning walks as there are less people around. you just never know what you may bump into. most stores are just starting to open up and the bakery are just starting to sell there goods. this is the best time to get the good sweets.

walking along the beach in the morning you get to watch some of the fishermen with the morning catch, and see some of the locals wandering around.

FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE

January 9th - Quiapo, Manila
A grand Fiesta, this festivalcenters on the image of the Black Nazarene which was transported by galleon from Mexico to Manila in the 17th century. The festival is marked by an afternoon procession by thousands of devotees.



ATI-ATIHAN

January 16-22 - Kalibo, Aklan
One of the most popular of the Philippine festivals, the Ati-atihan is a celebration in honor of the Sto. Niño. Revelers don colorful costumes and paint their bodies black and dance to the distictive beat of "Hala bira!" around the town.
PASUNGAY

Every 2nd Saturday of January - San Joaquin, Iloilo
A festival of bulls on the hillsides of San Joaquin. Prized bulls from the town and neighboring areas fight amidst wild cheering from spectators.



SINULOG

Every third weeken of January - Cebu City, Cebu
The Feast of the Sto. Niño is celebrated in Cebu with a procession, street dancing competition and a fluvial parade. Much like the Ati-atihan, the Sinulog Festival is marked by frenzied reverly to the chant of "Pit Senor!"



DINAGYANG

Every fourth weekend of January - Iloilo City, Iloilo
Spectacle characterized by a frenetic stomping of feet and hypnotic drumbeating. It is a colorful whirl of thousands of people dressed in unique costumes dancing and chanting all day and night.



ZAMBULAWAN

Every third Sunday of January - Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
The founding of Pagadian City showcases the Subanon tribe's rich cultural heritage by way of songs, dances and exhibits of musical instruments.



FEAST OF OUR LADY OF CANDLES

February 2 - Jara, Iloilo City
The biggest and most opulent religiuos pageanty in Western Visayas. The blessing of candles and the yearly procession of the patroness, the Nuestra Senora de Candelaria is followed by the fiesta queen and her court which highlights the celebration.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Nature has blessed Olongapo City with beautiful scenario. Subic Bay's calm waters can be viewed by everyone in just one easy ride from Olongapo proper going to the North. In viewing Subic Bay, one also sees its natural harbor protected by mountains on three sides and its recreational area for tourists and visitors. One may explore other interesting places in Olongapo City such as:

GORDON MEMORIAL PARK

This is where the late Mayor James L. Gordon, dubbed as the "Father of Olongapo City" was interred. From its landscape location at the edge of the Kalaklan bridge (near the public cemetery), the beautiful and breathtaking Subic Bay can be viewed.


Subic Olongapo, Philippines is 126 Kms.
away from Manila (Rizal Monument)

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SUBIC BAY LIGHTHOUSE

A panoramic view perfect for picture taking, this old lighthouse is found along the National Highway going to the North. It overlooks the Subic Bay Area.

GROTTO OF OUR LADY OF PARDON

Located near the side of Kalaklan Bridge in Barangay Mabayuan, Catholic devoteed, pray and pay homage to the Lord of Pardon at this Sacred Place.

MARIKIT PARK

Designed for the enjoyment of children and the young at heart, this park located at the center of the city features a scenic playground and a scattering of benches for relaxation.

FRIENDSHIP PARK

Adjacent to the main gate of the Subic Bay Freeport, this long, narrow park stretches along the Perimeter Road. A mini-children's park lies at the Northern side. The Olongapo Bremerton Sisterhood Marker, symbolizing the sister city relationship between Olongapo City and Bremerton City can also be found here.

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MAGSAYSAY DRIVE AND RIZAL AVENUE

Chains of bars, nightclub, restaurants, hotel and sauna baths can be found here. Definitely the business center of Olongapo City.

The other day in school having a 30 mintunes break i asked my classmates if they know how to play billiards. And so we went there, some of our classmates is already there but not at the Pool house they were setting outside in the table talking. We enter and start playing.Later on one of our classmates come in and says "Hey guys aren't you going back to school? its time already!". Time really run so fast!. We haven't finish the first game though its already time to go back at schoo..ha ha ha..

its my sis who wrote that. actually i asked her to write that on the sand and i will took a pic... hehehehehe thanks to my sister. i was waiting for someone to do that for me, its really nice and gentle...i was thinking to do that too, to some one i love... ^^