Olongapo City History
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- Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
- Olongapo a New City
James L. Gordon worked hard for self determination of Olongapo residents and he got it first through the relinquishment of Olongapo by the US government to the Philippine government then by his efforts for city status for Olongapo. His political battles earned for him many enemies who were after self aggrandizement. He fought to retain the power utility and the telephone system which some local politicians wanted to sell to private entities at a bargain. He reiterated his Filipino Citizenship which his political rivals questioned. He was entitled to claim American citizenship being the son of a retired US soldier. Yet he opted to remain Filipino.
In February 20, 1967, he was assassinated at City Hall, only eight and a half months after Olongapo became a city.
Gordons widow Amelia was elected Mayor in the next election. Like her husband, Mayor Amelia worked hard at social amelioration. She invited a Battalion Combat Team from Pampanga to carve out a residential area in the hilly Gordon Heights for homeless families. The BCT came with their bulldozers and pay loaders and the area was soon subdivided for distribution.
Richard J. Gordon was elected Mayor in 1980. He worked for recognition of Olongapo as Highly Urbanized City, a separate entity from the province of Zambales. This recognition was won by Olongapo on December 07, 1983.
During the 1987 election Kate H. Gordon was elected Representative of the First District of Zambales. This made a formidable partnership that worked for the advancement of the interests of Olongapo residents.
The presence of the US Navy in Olongapo for 91 years brought gainful employment for residents. One serious social disadvantage, however, was the proliferation of the sex trade as US Navy on rest and recreation made Olongapo a stopover area. In the efforts to neutralize this, particularly the salacious name of Sin City that the city had been getting, many measures were taken. Rules of hygiene, sanitation, propriety and grooming were strictly implemented. Efforts were made to turn the city into a Festival City, a Scene City, a Mardi Gras City, with wholesome fun encouraged. Olongapo music was at its best.
The even tenor of life in the city was disrupted by the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo on June 15, 1991. With the entire city covered in volcanic ash from 18 to 24 inches, life became a daily struggle. No water, no electricity, rare transportation, demolished structures, food shortage were only some of the trials experienced by Olongapo residents for some weeks. Native resiliency in the face of disaster came to the fore however, and the city was back to normal in less than a month.
In the national scene, however, legislators were working to free the country from any foreign military presence. On September 16, 1991 the Philippine Senate voted to reject the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Security, thus effectively terminating the stay of US military bases in the Philippines and prohibiting the establishment of any other foreign military presence in the country.
The vision of a new Olongapo became even more defined with the ingenious design of Mayor Richard Gordon to put up thought provoking and highly-motivating slogans all around the city. Phrases like What This Country Needs is Not a Change of Men but a Change in Men, Shared Vision, Shared Struggles, Shared Triumphs, Olongapo A City with Integrity, Character, Dignity and Pride, among other inspiring credos spelled the difference on how the city was painstakingly transformed into a highly-unified and forward-looking metropolis. These deeply ingrained values helped create a very disciplined and committed breed of achievers so characteristically Olongapo.
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I visited Olongapo as a young US Sailor (USS Kitty Hawk, CVA-63, 1970 - 73). Yep, I was a young, impressionable guy (WINK)but, I had been taught by my WW II US veteran, father, who had served with the US Army Air Corps in the Philippines, that the people of that land were wonderful people. Respect was and still is my frame of mind when I think of the wonderful people of P.I. Thanks to all and, I will always honor my father's knowledge of the brave, heroic people of the Philippine Islands. God bless you.
Thanks for your positive comments 👍☺
Probably you left your kids in this area Joe lol.
@@harrispilton6693 'Who' are you to judge me?
Joe thank you for your services in the U.S. Navy! In angles city there's a RUclips volgger called Philly in the Philippines he need doing a project and he needs help. He did a explain what he needs in his RUclips channel.
1977 I was there
As a 17 yrs old young man
Just wanted to party then.
Today I'm 60
Been back twice
But not to olongapo
Went to cebu last year 2019
Want to visit olongapo
This time to share my faith!!!!!!
This is a fantastic video and documentary of Olongapo City. I was stationed here back in 1985 as a young US serviceman and I recently returned to Olongapo for a visit in May of 2014. I was shocked at how much the city and surrounding area had changed, it's such a wonderful place full of character and life, I am considering retiring in the Zambales area permanently in 2020. Thanks for putting together such a wonderful video and documentary.
Philo in the Philippines, my heart is there in the Philippines. I'm in the process of
selling everything that I don't need, don't want and next year I will put my home
all the furniture up for sale. Once I have everything all sold, I'm going home to the
Philippines to look for a place to live out my life in. Olongapo City, Zambales is
one of my choices, other choices I have are San Fernando, La Union, Legazpi City,
Albay and Masbate City, Masbate. General Trias City, Cavite is also a possibility.
Olongapo City is my top choice because I'm familiar with Olongapo City and had
Lived there before.
Christopher O'Rourke Good luck to you with all that you do maybe we will cross paths one day Philippines is such a small place.
HAHAHA, I had to check the name to be sure it wasn't my old post. We're going back this year. I've made arrangements to sell the house and the crap. We'll spend a few months seeing the USA, sell our jalopy, and buy two first-class tickets to Manila. I've made that flight 8 or 10 times on coach, those days are over.
Thank you mate for your comment about Olongapo City if you are planning to live there just be careful make things to die It's change network before May God bless you enjoy your life Where do you want to be if you're going back there she is super careful just don't trust so much over there It's big change just be very careful.
+Maria Gibson an Australian guy i knew was murdered there at Blue rock resort a few years back..his name paul davy
Ang ganda panuorin ang mga ganitong history. Thanks po sa video.
It's informative and great documentary , Para akong nanonood ng I witness documentaries ng GMA 7. Salute and all the best Batang Gapo. Hope to visit one soon Olangapo City.
English subtitles would be nice, I spent many happy years in Olongapo, but as I'm near 70, my Tagalog won't keep up. Love Olongapo, love the Philippines!!!!!
Thanks for this awesome video... I was one of those laid off from the Ship Repair Facility (SRF) in Subic due to base pullout. I'm also one of the musicians who lost gigs and additional income in the city of Olongapo. But I am proud to be one of the volunteers and one of those who struggled to survive, and conquered life's greatest trials... Mabuhay!
It's nice to know our history, I myself is a real native of Olongapo born & raised. My mother used to tell me that we used to live on base where it was now Cubi Point and we used to have a farm and carabao and a banca boat to fish. We could have survived w/ out the base but things changed when they moved us 'cause they turn it into the US Naval Base but we're still grateful when the americans came because they freed us from the cruelty of the Japanese soldiers and open us to the western world
+mfrmom3 Thank you so much for that story it's great to know that the military was welcomed there and that the Pinoy Community was happy to have them.
I agree sister for your comment before the American military were We're dead by the Japanese I think you today American military to Take good care of us in Olongapo i agree with you my sister and God bless you Thank you
sarap panuorin...............kakataba ng puso...dito pala ako lumaki.... na ngaun ko lang napag alaman ang history...salamat po Mayor gordon Sr. .. and to the rest of you family...i am proud to be a olongapenyo...........
Proud to be Olongapeno..
olongapo city, is a good example and a role model city of this nation.. because of their discipline, dedication, and leadership are the most important factor that we learned from them (olongaponian citizen) is a inspiring history of success. keep it up Olongapo City!!!!
We have a very rich history, As my grandma told me, Gapo had breed so many great man, And some had shed blood, to make this great city, known to the world, I grew up down Gapo, and just like any other kids i enjoyed the Halfmoon Beach in the 70's and until the 80's and 90's. It was like little hawaii then, I also had fun hanging out in the discos down magsaysay, and the mardi gras during the season,-and ill always remember teh FIL AM days when my dad use to take us to watch the parade.
Yup...I missed Olongapo and I was there under the outstanding leadership of Mayor Richard Gordon. I was in US Navy Temporary Assigned Duty at COMFAIRWESTPAC Detachment Cubi Point 1973 -1974 and stationed at Nas Cubi Point Supply Dept 1976 - 1979. When I was stationed at NAF Kadena Okinawa 82 - 86 I attended schooling 4 times at the Training School in Cubi Point....Jesse, AK1, USN Retired and VA/DEA Retired from Glendale California
excellent history of my lovely town olongapo city..anymore recent videos of gapo?
ganda tlga ng olongapo.. kaya proud aq na taga olongapo aq..i was born born and raise hir until now..im from barrio barreto near camp cabal..
I grew up in Banicain Little Street 1963 to 1975. I saw the place where I used to live in this video.
Wow extra ako diyan walking on the bridge.
Proud to be olongapeño ❤️
i love olongapo
aim high olongapo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ang video sa great. I balak sa balikang sa ang Pilipinas within
Ang next apat taons for magandang & buhay out my life nasa
Ang Pilipinas. I buhay sa 35B Silangan 14Th. st. Silangan Tapinac
sa MBC apartments, Mr. & Mrs. DelaCruz were our landlords.
I met my nuhuli asawa sa 31 taons sa Enero 16, 1975. We got
kasal Abril 5, 1979 nasa Olongapo City.
The first time i watched the documentary of Olongapo in Magsaysay drive when i was young but more emotional to watch it at that time for full of Americans and Filipino in Magsaysay drive.So crowded at that time.But people are happy watching it and i think its from American projector that one they show.
Have you gone back Jovita? I am also a FIL-AM from the bay area of San Francisco i go back to visit like other yrs with my folks. Our last vacation over there was 4 yrs ago.
I can say My Relative are also real Hero here in Olongapo During World War 2 My Grandmother is midwife name Romana Burgos Redondo y Lazara a native from Cavity ,two of my Aunties name Martha Quinto Redondo Lazara , Auntie Mentang Corum Redondo Lazara are nurse , one of my uncle died name Victorino Redondo Lazara Kill by the Japanese inside the SBMA , my Grandfather Lolo Ponciano Ramirez kill 1000 Japanese during that time , my Uncle Ricardo Lazara is a Captain of Guerilla who died 5 year ago he joint to Alyas Commander Agila 1945 ,and who He is President Magsaysay . and I know there story a lot on how to fight the Japanese during that world war 2 . now they are all pass away . that why Olongapo is much more memorable to me, cause they give their life in this land . I LOVE OLONGAPO
I was born in olongapo city september 1991 around the time the volcano erupted. Havnt been there since I was born. want to go visit when i return to philippines.
I sure wish someone would add english subtitles to this video
para akong mag ttime travel ❤❤❤
Ilove my home city olongapo ipround to be olongapo
Nakakamiss mga araw ko sa Olongapo at SBMA
proud to be a part of olongapeño
Yes, Lowie, i had been back many times, and i always miss the old days, although it may not seem to be same again, people had changed, from Us naval base to sbma, had brought many changes,--its probably the fun and grandeur, that once Gapo was a little americe 2 decades back, It remains there but its a different feeling when u are young and carefree.
Man I was dashing and debonair in that town 65thru68. :-)
There is no place like home
Spent time there on board the Ajax AR-6. Hood timed lots of fun and a real education.
Good times lots of fun and a real education
Some of you for sure dont know where ASINAN MUNTI in Olongapo. This was the placed where i started to mingled with the US service men in front of the well known sanitary bakery with my dad. I was 3 yrs old in 1946.
Asinan today doesnt look to be like before.
nmimis ko na ang gapo...4 years n wala aqoh,,
batang gapo😎
magaling po ang gumawa
nice vedio i like history
*bobo kaba Video hindi vedio*
very nice documentary...
Po am a RUclips subscriber to Philly in the Philippines and he needs some help. He will explain what he help for.
Laging party tuwing friday at sat night bar hopping. Hahaha. Tapos mag inom sa may lagoon.
Proud ako naging batang gapo ako
at olongapo din ang unang naging sentro ng prustitution bago sumikat ang angeles
Hello 05rsales,
When you plan to go back to the Philippines go to a web site of Wow Philippines Travel Agency it will show you the prizes or go to mango tour web site. Which state do u lived now?
defending the SEAT of GOVERNMENT of Pearl of the Orient both seen by the signatories known as Treaty of Paris and THE ROCK or Corregidor Island of Cavite was also seen as the defender the beautifull sunset in the world, do we still holds that record
2017
wow?
Now! Mayor Is Paulino! Gordon is ./.
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