Subic

Introduction

Born after closure of US Subic Naval Base, once the biggest US naval base in the Pacific, Subic under the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has become one of the most promising growth center and international gateway for the Philippines following Clark in Angeles City. From an old American base, SBMA has been converting the base area into a new city that combines progress and nature preservation.

In the past few years, the SBMA has introduced different tourism activities, most focusing on nature preservation and adventure.

Sights and Activities

Different adventure activities are available for those with the adventurous heart.

• JEST Camp - Learn to live in the jungle under the survival programs of the Jungle Environment Survival Training (JEST) coached by members of the Aeta tribe.
• Zoobic Safari - This features Bengal tigers in caged and in a safari setting. One can jump on a jeepney and enter in a tiger enclosure for a closer encounter with these beautiful animals. The park also feature different farm animals, a serpentarium, and a crocodile farm.
• Ocean Adventure - This park features sea lions, dolphins, and pilot whales performing at the open sea.
• Shipwreck Diving - Subic Bay offers one of the best shipwreck diving sites.

Events and Festivals

Weather

Getting There

By Plane

By Train

By Car

Subic is about 3 hours north of Manila. From Manila, one has to take the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) and transfer to the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx). On SCTEx head for Subic and exit at the Tipo Exit where one will have to transfer on the Tipo Expressway which leads to the SBMA area.

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Work

Learn

Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

Post

The Philippine Postal Corporation, or PhilPost, is the provides the postal service throughout the Philippines. PhilPost is pretty reliable, but one can hardly call it fast services. It is fine for sending postcards and letters though, both domestically as well as internationally. Prices for sending postcards or letters within the country start at around P7, while most international post costs at least P20. For sending parcels to and from the Philippines it might be wise to use companies like FedEx or UPS. The opening hours of post offices in the Philippines differ from one place to another. Usually, post offices are open from 8:00am to 12 noon and from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on weekdays. And for those that operate on Saturdays, the business hours are from 8:00am to 1:00pm.