SUBIC, Zambales

MUNICIPALITY OF SUBIC

          Subic is a municipality in the province of Zambales, located along the northern coast of Subic Bay in the Philippines. According to the census of May 2010, it has a population of 89,724 and a 1st class Income classification.^[1] Subic is foreseen to be a component city of Zambales and because it also neighbors Olongapo City.

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History

          In 1572, Juan de Salcedo, the Spanish conquistador and grandson of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, founded Subic during his exploration of northern Luzon.

Etymology

           The town's early name is "Hubek" among the native inhabitants of the area - the Zambales - which means "head of a plow". The missionary fathers mispronounced "Hubek" as "Subiq".^[2] By the time of the American occupation of Subic, the Yankees mispronounced "Subiq" into "Subig". Eventually, "Subig" reverted back to "Subiq", but the letter 'q' was replaced with letter 'c', hence the name "Subic".

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Barangays

Subic is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.

Aningway Sacatihan Asinan Poblacion Asinan Proper Baraca-Camachile (Pob.) Batiawan Calapacuan Calapandayan (Pob.) Cawag

Ilwas (Pob.) Mangan-Vaca Matain Naugsol Pamatawan San Isidro Santo Tomas Wawandue (Pob.)

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Place of Interest

SNAKE ISLAND IN SUBIC

 An island with complete recreational facilities very ideal place for relaxation. Include swimming, scuba diving, boating and other water sport such as regatta, water skiing and wind surfing.