Philippine harbor on Luzon in South China Sea; 35 mi (90 km) northwest of mouth of Manila Bay; Olongapo major city in area; U.S. Subic Bay Naval Station established 1901 but evacuated by 1992 after severe damage caused by Mt. Pinatubo eruption of 1991; suffered heavy damage in World War II; captured by Japanese 1942; retaken by Allies 1944; much used as supply and maintenance base during Vietnam War; lease for base rejected by Philippine legislature 1991; rice, corn, and bananas grown in area; forests around bay