“I was there”
“Fighting for excellence”
“Fight Olongapo”
“Bawal ang tamad sa Olongapo”

Those were just some of the famous lines that made ‘Gaponians reunited 16 years ago. After the Mt. Pinatubo eruption, everyone thought that we wouldn’t survive. It looked like a ghost city. Some left but because of the efforts and cooperation that majority of the residents who stoodby had shown, we did it! Yes, we fought for excellence!

Those days Olongapo was known to be one of the “pugad ng mga babaeng mabababa ang lipad”, well, people of Olongapo were able to wipe out that label. Try and mention “Olongapo” or “Subic” to anyone and you’d hear pleasant words from them. Maybe because of the changes made as years went by. The added attractions that SBMA has now made my hometown well-known, not only here but abroad.

Here’s a list of the attractions rather the most visited amusement parks that you shouldn’t miss when you visit SBMA:

Zoobic Safari - the only tiger safari in the Philippines. For just P395 entrance fee you’ll get to see different animals and the whole place for at least 3 hours.

Contact details:
Zoobic Safari, Tiger Amusement Park
Wildlife adventure park – Group 1, Ilanin Forest
Subic Bay Freeport Zone,
Zambales, Philippines
(T) 047-252-2272

Jungle Joe’s World - situated in the forest area of Subic and one of the most visited amusement parks in SBMA.

Contact Details:
Jungle Joe’s World Amusement Park
Subic Family Land Nature Adventure Park
Group 3 Itanin Forest
Subic Bay Freeport Zone,
Zambales, Philippines
(T) 047-252-8269

Tree Top Adventure - if you’re an adventurous type of person, then this is for you. Riding canopies, walking cable bridges, and cable-sliding are just some of the activities that you’d experience here.

Contact details:
Tree Top Adventure Park
Upper MAU FSC Tourism
Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines 2222
(T) 045-499-0695

Extreme Adventure Park - Activities here are as follows: Canopy slide, hanging bridge, trust fall, high ladder, highway, pole jump, catwalk, multiline traverse. Heard these activities for the first time? Why don’t you contact the below given details and ask for more detailed info.

Contact details:
Extreme Adventure Park
Freeport Services Corporation Amusement Park
Upper MAU FSC Tourism
Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines 2222
(T) 045-499-0695

I’ve been to other countries and places but still I won’t trade any of these spots to anywhere I’ve been to. ‘Ika nga Walang Iwanan sa Bayan ni Juan. Okay, I won’t talk much about my beloved home. Just come and see! Experience Philippines! And don’t fail to check updates on Tourism Pnas 2009.

*This is an entry for Pamaskong Handog Contest*

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