Forgot to add...while we were in Ermita, we also took the opportunity to pop into 'Calle 5', a live music venue where they always have a lineup of talented Filipino bands. We weren't disappointed.
One of the bands had a particularly brilliant blues guitarist who played some excellent renditions by one of my favourite's...Gary Moore. Superb !

Calle 5 is on Mabini St, near the United Nations end, and I can thoroughly recommend the place. (Been going there for 23 years now).

So, back to Subic:

We changed hotels, finding another one next to the beach, which not only was cheaper, but also had a nice peaceful well-equipped room, with excellent wi-fi and friendly staff. (Kokomos).

We also found a lovely place to eat, just a couple of hundred yards away - 'Lucky Mike's', which served delicious food at bargain prices. It almost became a home from home for us. The proprietor (an American-Filipino) and his family being very welcoming. Here's a picture of him and his establishment:

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