Reference
Glossary
48 terms that recur across the country and city pages, defined without euphemism. Includes statutory names, jurisdiction- specific vocabulary (soapland, room salon, one-woman brothel, yellow card), industry vocabulary (bar fine, KTV, fuzoku), and named organisations (DSC Clinic, Empower Foundation, SWASH, COSWAS).
Showing 1 term in Philippines starting with S.
Subic / Olongapo eraPhilippinesEnglish (Philippines)
The 1947-1992 period when the US Naval Base at Subic Bay and adjacent Olongapo City hosted the largest foreign-tourist bar economy in the Philippines. Post-1992 closure of the bases displaced the economy north to Angeles City.
See also the FAQ, comparative legal table, scam catalogue, and nightlife districts.