Retired Activities Office
Subic Bay, Philppines
RAO Subic Bay is an Independent Retired Activities Coordination Office which provides vital services to U.S. military retirees living in this area, remote from any Military installation.
Authorization & Support
The RAO is authorized by SECNAVINST 5420.169J and OPNAVINST 1720.3F to tailor its services to the needs of the local retired community, and bears full responsibility for financing its operation and maintenance costs. The RAO receives the same DoD support offered to any retiree or patriotic organization.
Corrections, Additions & Deletions
This informal and unofficial information was prepared by members of the RAO who are also members of the VFW, FRA and American Legion. If you note any errors, want to contribute, or would like to see something revised, added or deleted, please pass your comments to RAO Voice or call/email the RAO Director at the address listed below.
HOURS OF DIRECTOR
0900 to 1500 Monday through Friday |
Closed on US and Philippine Holidays |
Director
Jack Walker | OR: PSC 517 Box 5000R |
USMC (Ret.) | FPO AP 96517 |
Director | Phone: [+63] 47-222-2314 |
P.O. Box 075 | Fax: [+63] 47-222-2899 |
Olongapo City, 2200 Philippines | Email: dir@raosubic.com |
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PHOTOS:
RAO Subic Christmas Party
December 22, 2023 (Saturday)
RAO Subic Christmas Party
January 10, 2024 (Wednesday)
New Year's Day | U.S. & PHL | Wed, Jan. 1 |
M. L. King Jr. | U.S. | Mon, Jan. 20 |
1st Phil. Republic Day | PHL | Thu, Jan. 23 |
Chinese New Year | PHL | Wed, Jan. 29 |
President's Day | U.S. | Mon, Feb. 17 |
EDSA People Power Revolution | PHL | Tue, Feb. 25 |
Eid-al-Fitr | PHL | Mon, March. 31 |
Bataan & Corregidor | PHL | Wed, Apr. 9 |
Maundy Thurs | PHL | Thu, April 17 |
Good Friday | PHL | Fri, April 18 |
Black Saturday | PHL | Sat, April 19 |
Easter Sunday | PHL | Sun, April 20 |
Phil. Labor Day | PHL | Thu, May. 1 |
U.S. Memorial Day | U.S. | Mon, May. 26 |
Eid al-Adha | PHL | Sat, Jun. 07 |
Philippine Independence Day | PHL | Thu, Jun. 12 |
U.S. Independence Day | U.S. | Fri, Jul. 4 |
Ninoy Aquino Day | PHL | Thu, Aug. 21 |
National Heroes Day | PHL | Mon, Aug. 25 |
U.S. Labor Day | U.S. | Mon, Sep. 1 |
Columbus Day | U.S. | Mon, Oct. 13 |
All Saints Day | PHL | Sat, Nov. 1 |
All Souls Day | PHL | Sun, Nov. 2 |
Veterans Day | U.S. | Tue, Nov. 11 |
Thanksgiving | U.S. | Thu, Nov. 27 |
Bonifacio Day | PHL | Sun, Nov. 30 |
Feast of the Immaculate Concepcion | PHL | Sun, Dec. 8 |
Christmas Day | U.S. & PHL | Wed, Dec. 25 |
Rizal Day | PHL | Mon, Dec. 30 |
New Year's Eve | U.S. & PHL | Tue, Dec. 31 |
RAO Subic Office will be closed on the following Philippine and/or U.S. Holidays below:
January- January 01, 2025 (Wednesday) - New Year's Day
- January 20, 2025 (Monday) - M.L. King Jr.
- January 23, 2025 (Thursday) - 1st Phil. Republic Day
- January 29, 2025 (Wednesday) - Chinese New Year
- December 08, 2024 (Sunday) - Feast of the Immaculate Concepcion
- December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)- Christmas Day
- December 30, 2024 (Monday) - Rizal Day
- December 31, 2024 (Tuesday) - New Year's Eve
Happy Thanksgiving
Closure: Nov 30 (Bonifacio Day)
Dec will be last chance for discounted dues renewal
Happy thanksgiving to the RAO family, we're thankful for every chance we got to spend with you.
Open Invitation,
The RAO is organizing a 80th anniversary, Memorial Ceremony, at the Hellship Monument adjacent to the SBMA admin building on Waterfront Rd, remembering the loss of our heroes during the sinking of the Japanese Hellships in Subic Bay, and the atrocities they went through. The ceremony will be on 13 Dec, beginning at 13:00 and expected to conclude at 15:00. Come out and learn about the Hellship events from the renowned historical experts, and mingle with the VIP’s.
Have you considered changing your family’s TRICARE health plan for 2025? Now is your opportunity. TRICARE Open Season starts today, Nov. 11, and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 10.
TRICARE Open Season is the annual period when anyone enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime, the US Family Health Plan, or TRICARE Select can change their TRICARE health plan. Changes you make during open season will take effect Jan. 1, 2025.
Click here for instruction in creating ID me, for MYHEAITHE VET, living outside U.S.
Date: 11/05/2024
VA Manila Regional Office Virtual Outreach Event
Date: 10/29/2024
In View of the Announced Closure of Phil Government for 12PM 31 Oct and a Predicted Possibility of Another Typhoon Hitting Us Beginning on 31 Oct
RAO has chosen to use an abundance of caution during the period and will be closed both 31 October and 1 Nov, so as not to place our staff and members in danger.
No advisory has been issued by either the Embassy or Va regarding these dates, particularly the 31st. However they are normally closed on announced Philippine holidays. Have a safe holiday.
Date: 10/24/2024
RAO Closed Today
The city is already shut down and likely Embassy also, their in sig 2. Called embassy operator says no announcements yet but they were closed yesterday and didnt announce. Will call back in a couple hours and update. Heavy rain and projected wind gusts at 50 mph during our core hours 9-12 and again near 2-3. will endanger our folks and members. We will be closed.
Some of our members are running into problems getting meds now that VA is closed down. A member has forwarded the below info regarding a Dr friend of his who is interested in helping our vets. The member has known him for years and vouches for him enthusiastically!
The RAO does not know him and can't endorse but if you need help give him a try and see.
DANIEL SALVADOR L. REDOÑA, MD
Ophthalmologist-Natural Medicine
09281952272
Clinic Address: JH ORIENTAL MEDICAL CLINIC Blk 48 Lot 10 Friendship Highway Bgy Cutcut, Angeles City 2009 Pampanga
Great Information for Subic Bay Area
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Its official, as of today 16 August 2018, Ace/Baypointe is authorized to accept Tricare patients under the Preferred Provider category. You will have to check with the HMO office to ensure your Dr. is also on the Preferred Provider list. There are currently 31 Dr's who are, but check to be sure or you will have to pay the Dr's fees.
And oh by the way, please resist the urge to repeat the bad news bears (you know the ones who have their names stenciled on the back of their bar stool) who are spreading rumors about ACE BAYPOINTE and Medical City Clark suspending FMP due to non payment. IT DIDNT HAPPEN! Medical city Ortigas did due to non payment by FMP. Come to find out they gave FMP the wrong mailing address to which FMP mailed the payments. All is fixed now and they have withdrawn the suspension.Â
Old saying better to be quiet and be thought a fool, than opening mouth and leave no doubt.
I have taken the opportunity to compile a list of what Drs, and Specialties AT ACE BAYPOINTE, to the best of my knowledge are also certified as preferred providers. The hospital is in the process of adding to this list. As you all are aware this list changes without notice, so before getting treatment it would be to your benefit to check with the hospital HMO office to ensure the Dr you will receive treatment from is in fact still certified as preferred. The HMO can be reached at 047-250-6070 ext 283 or 507.
Name | Specialization | Gender |
---|---|---|
Ablang, Alberto Mariano, MD | Pediatrics, Critical Care | Male |
Ablang, Marietta, MD | Internal Medicine, Cardiology | Female |
Aguila, Beverly, MD | Internal Medicine, Cardiology | Female |
Aguila, Beverly, MD | Internal Medicine, Cardiology | Female |
Aguilar, Rodrigo | Gastronology/Int Med | Male |
Alconga, Rudy | Pediatrics | Male |
Bernal, Gerald, MD | Internal Medicine, Cardiology | Male |
Bongco, Jesusa | Anesthesiology | Female |
Bongco, Rosario | Endocrinology | Male |
Bustamante, Rodrick | Anesthesiology | Male |
Calapatia, David, MD | Family Medicine | Male |
Cepeda, Armando, MD | Surgery, General | Male |
Cepeda, Monette, MD | Neurology | Female |
De Castro, Felicisimo, MD | Ophthalmology | Male |
De Castro, Ma. Gloria, MD | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Female |
Dela Cruz, Anthony, MD | Internal Medicine, Diabetology; Occupational Health | Male |
Dela Paz, Emmanuel, MD | Orthopedics | Male |
DeLeon, Roberto | Gen Surgery | Male |
Edejer, Karl Erjon, MD | Anesthesiology | Male |
Guevara, Luis, MD | Radiology | Male |
Hipolito, Charina | Internal Medicine, Pulmonology | Female |
Mallari, Lourdes | ENT Ear, Nose,Throat | Female |
Mangahas, Rolan | Opthamology | Male |
Manuel, Jesse Jewel, MD | Surgery, Orthopedic | Male |
Mendoza, Arturo, Jr., MD | Surgery, General (Laparoscopic) | Male |
Ocampo, Armida, MD | Internal Medicine, Pulmonology | Female |
Pasqual, Jeanette | Orthopedics | Male |
Rojo, Margaret, MD | Anesthesiology | Female |
Santos, Wilfredo, MD | Surgery, General ; Surgery, Oncology | Male |
Soriano, Maria Agnes, MD | Internal Medicine, Diabetology | Female |
Tablan, Apolonario Jr | Urology | Male |
Velchez, Carlos | Hematology/Int Med | Male |
Hipolito, Charina | Internal Medicine, Pulmonology | Female |
Villareal, Paolo, MD | Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology | Male |
We continue to see vets who are receiving EOB's and checks for treatment at Medical City and Baypointe (ACE). Please be aware you should not cash these checks. They should be given to the hospitals. Should you cash the check a few things can happen, 1st FMP or Tricare may demand repayment, if you don't they can notify the IRS and either a garnishment or 1099 will be received and they get their money in the end possibly including interest. It can also be placed on your credit report. Secondly, you may be refused future treatment at the hospitals as you have an outstanding balance. Worst of all we may lose the hospitals as providers for FMP or Tricare. Sure wouldn't want to be the guy who causes all your fellow vets to lose that, they might be a little pissed when they find out it was you! You know how quickly word spreads around here!
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It appears there is a malfunction with both TRICARE and FMP regarding reimbursement checks. They incorrectly recently have been sending the checks to the veteran vice the provider. Both have been notified this is the incorrect way to handle these checks! If you receive a check for a claim that was filed by the Hospital, please do not cash it. The hospitals participation was negotiated so that the hospital would receive payment. If they do not we will lose their services. The payment must be taken to the hospital and signed over to them to be encashed.
Special thank you to police station 6 Barrio Baretto for notification of recently deceased American Citizen! Their handling of situation was extremely professional, thanks SPO De Leon.