Galveston (CLG 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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Subic Ba 1S located on the West Coast of the island of Luzon J approximately 35 miles North of the entrance to Manila. are Olongapo and Subic Subic has a population of Olongapo 1S a small town on the East shore of the bay . Manlla, the capital and largest city in the Philippines, a population of over one million people and is the chief commer- cial and cultural center of the Philippines. It is located on Manila Bay approximately two hours from Subic. History Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese navigator in the service of landed 1n the Philippines on 16 March, 1521. Colonization was begun by the Spanish until 1565. War and uprf sings characterized of the islands from the beginning of the Spanish rule to the occupation In the Treaty of Paris Spain ceded the islands United States. Manila was captured by the Japanese on 2 , 1942. Three years later, with liberation of Manila by the Forces under General Douglas MacArthur aided by thousands guerrillas, the Commonwealth Government was restored on 1945. '4 July, 1946, in accordance with an agreement made with the the Philippines proclaimed their independence. Much country then lay in post-war ruins. Removing the scars of further complicated by a fierce rebellion by communist- Defense Secretary Ramon Magsaysay saved the day with measures of force and social justice. First call at foreign shores The Philippines is at the crossroads of Asia. Colonizers and invaders here left a diversity of culture and blood in a true melting pot of humanity. Its people reveal the addition of Spanish, Chinese, or American blood to the basic Malay stock. The Philippines has a growing population of 28 million. Grow- ing pains are evident in the food, clothing, and shelter needs that are a rising problem, politics is a national pastime pursued with fire and passion. Much of the political institutions are legacies of almost half a century of American rule. fw 21

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ment. Here talents emerge as officers and men enjoy an old fashioned HOOTENANY. Inspired by the turbulent nature of his surroundings and by the of his every day routine the sailor relies on his own and talents of his seafaring brothers to provide variety and entertain- Way to YoKosUKA Hootenany: for those who think young...... ......and eat big We'Il be ready in just a minute, folks - Eat hearty boys!