BARRIO BARRETTO 

*During American occupation 

BEFORE AND AFTER 
Location: Barreto., Olongapo city Subic Bay Zambales 
Wayback 1930’s

DID YOU KNOW ?!
*Before WWII., Barretto is known as Sitio Maquinaya (headed by then municipal mayor Ruben Geronimo for the creation of Sitio Maquinaya into a full Barrio)
*In 1945, It was utilized by the U.S Naval Base as their naval suplay depot 
*When the U.S Government turned over the area to the Philippine Government, people begin to migrate in the area, most notable of which were the first 60 families from the nearby barangay who were ejected from their land 
*In July 5, 196I, The municipal of Olongapo and duly approved by the Zambales provincial Board - Barretto was constituted as a regular Barrio (The Making of Olongapo, Cabatit)
*And the Barangay was named in honor of then Zambales Governor Manuel Barretto (1955-1967)
*Barrio Barretto is now the premier tourist and recreation slot in Olongapo City