George Dewey High School - Seaborne Yearbook (Subic Bay, Philippines)

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CURRE T EVE T Three American Servicemen and a Filipino businessman were shot and killed by terrorist. October 28, 1987 in Angeles City adjacent to Clark Air Base. Rebels from the communist-led New People's Army have long operated near Clark and the giant U.S. naval base at Subic Bay. A tacit understand- ing governed U.S.-NPA relations: as long as Americans did not operate di- rectly against the guerrillas, the NPA would leave the bases alone. But U.S. delivery to the Philippines of 10 ar- mored personnel carriers may have shattered the peace. Callers claiming to represent the rebels told news agencies that seven more Americans would be killed in the days to come-making one death for each APC delivered. There was no firm evidence of communist in- volvement in the murders. But the at- tacks fit the pattern of NPA usparrowi' units-small assassination squads trained to strike in urban areas. And commu- nist hard-liners had warned that Ameri- cans might soon become targets. This threat brought a big change to the lives of servicemen and their dependents sta- tioned in the Philippines. U.S. facilities tightened security measures. Threat Condition Bravo was set for Subic, Cubi and San Miguel last October 29, 1987. Some of the measures taken were: body and car searches, in-country leave and liberty cancelledg no uniform worn off-base except for essential functions, controlled access and exit from the gatesg and most of all, travel restriction. Students and teachers were personally affected, as weekend excursions were cancelled and sports seasons cut short. As of March, Threat Con Bravo re- mained in effect as acts of terrorism and political unrest continued. PEARL OF THE ORIENT. tllightl Wendy Bo- gan, Andrew Shilrin, and Ruth Villtzritzcvzt dine att Cherry Blossom. one of GDIIS students' favorite restaurants in Olongapo, Other restaurants stu- dents frequent are Tappzinyztki. Clmtterbox Piv- zuhttus, Kongs and the Cork Room.

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YOUNG AND THE RESTLASS. tleftj Janet Ersando, Mzirizi Bareng, Marla Simbulari, Er- linda Batac, Anna Lizan, Pattiee Aqui, JoAnne Perez, Kathli Arpon, and Barbara Lopez have fun despite the stringent rules enforced by their Filipino parents. CHIVALRY lSN'T DEAD. tbclowj Debutante Judi Medley and her escort Jorge Lazaro begin the traditional folk dance Kutilyon at her debut party, a traditional celebration ofa young lady's l8th birthday, CULT RE CLA H A boyfriend? Yes, a boyfriendf, No! But why? The Filipino tradition of 'study first, love later' has caused many an argu- ment between GDHS Filipinas and their 'straightlaced' parents. These cul- turally biased moms and dads influence their Americanized daughters with warnings of failing grades and unwed motherhood. What seems a pampering to the parents is really a restrictive state of being for the girls. One student com- mented, lt's really hard because l have to sneak around all the time. I mean all the time! Filipino boys at times get the same treatment, but at a more subdued level. They're boys, they can take care of themselves as long as they are careful, commented Mrs. Santero. I want my sons to study hard and have a good future. They can go out but they must do their homework, first. Non-traditional Filipino children tend to use taboo tactics, such as sneak- ing behind their parents' backs in order to indulge in secret love affairs. Howev- er, these hidden flings are usually un- covered by the roving eyes of gossip circles around the base. As a result, a tighter restraint and reluctance to allow future relationships come into effect, Having strict Filipino parents has some advantages. With a sense of close- ness to relatives, the parents bring the family home to the province for a visit. This gives a chance for long awaited shopping trips. When it comes to col- lege, the parents don't mind paying their offspring's education. They want them to have a better life and, of course, be successful.