{"id":5292,"date":"2017-09-18T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2017-09-18T01:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/?p=5292"},"modified":"2021-07-13T09:36:21","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T01:36:21","slug":"communities-for-expats-to-meet-people-and-learn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/2017\/09\/18\/communities-for-expats-to-meet-people-and-learn\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Expat Communities in the Philippines to Help You Get Settled"},"content":{"rendered":"

Filipinos are very accommodating and friendly to foreigners, which helps make them feel at home in the Philippines. But it’s natural for expats to still seek communities that they can truly identify with and where they can feel more like a true family.<\/p>\n

That said, here are some communities you can find in Metro Manila where you can find fellow expats with whom you can relate when it comes to settling into the Philippine land and culture.<\/p>\n

Alabang Ladies International Group (ALIG)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGES Alabang Ladies International Group Inc.- ALIG Charities Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you’re settling in the south, particularly in Alabang, the Alabang Ladies International Group Inc., is\u00a0a great social network for expat women in Alabang who are looking to make friends from different parts of the world and do purposeful activities. They have regular social gatherings and charity programs as well as fun get-togethers\u00a0that let you share different interests.<\/p>\n

Email:\u00a0aligmanila@gmail.com
\nFacebook:\u00a0facebook.com\/ALIGMANILA
\n<\/a>Website:\u00a0https:\/\/aligmanila.com<\/a><\/p>\n

American Association of the Philippines<\/h3>\n

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The American Association of the Philippines was founded with a purpose to help fellow Americans and Filipinos through\u00a0scholarships, blood drives, and assistance programs. American expats will also be able to meet fellow expat volunteers at charity dinners and events.<\/p>\n

Contact no:\u00a0(02) 892 5198
\nEmail:\u00a0aap.information@gmail.com
\nFacebook:\u00a0facebook.com\/AAPevents<\/a>
\n<\/a>Website:\u00a0americanassociation.org.ph<\/a><\/p>\n

British Women’s Association (BWA)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\" IMAGE British Women’s Association Manila website<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Besides being a place to meet fellows from Great Britain, BWA is another community in Manila that does various outreach programs in partnership with local organizations.\u00a0They provide a supportive environment for expats, who are just starting to settle into the country, and hold meetings that the British can truly identify with – tea meetings and “big brekkies.”<\/p>\n

Email: bwamanila@gmail.com
\nFacebook:\u00a0BWAManila<\/a>
\n<\/a>Website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.bwamanila.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Club de Damas Latinas of the Philippines<\/h3>\n

\"\"IMAGE grabbed from Club de Damas Latinas’ Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Club de Damas Latinas of the Philippines is a non-profit organization dedicated to Latin American women in the Philippines. Their mission is to share special support and friendship not just for their members but also for the Filipino community. They hold monthly lunches, partings, outings, classes, fundraising events and volunteer opportunities for members.<\/p>\n

Email:\u00a0info@DamasLatinasManila.org
\nFacebook:\u00a0facebook.com\/DamasLatinas<\/a>
\n<\/a>Website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.damaslatinasmanila.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Dutch Club\u00a0Philippines<\/h3>\n

\"\"IMAGE grabbed from\u00a0Dutch Club Philippines’\u00a0Facebook group<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Dutch Club Philippines was founded back in 2006 with\u00a0an aim to gather and organize fun activities for Dutch\u00a0nationalities living in the Philippines. They hold various events like BBQs, Sinterklaas celebrations, cultural evenings, New Year’s drinks, free markets, and Queen’s Night parties. The group is open to all Dutch expats\u00a0of all ages from newborn to retired ones.<\/p>\n

Facebook\u00a0group:\u00a0Dutch Club Philippines<\/a><\/p>\n

German Club Manila<\/h3>\n

\"\"IMAGE grabbed from\u00a0German Club’s Website<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The German Club is more than just an organization, but a home for\u00a0multinational members and distinguished guests. They provide a comfortable gathering with superior food and beverages all the while treating\u00a0business associates, friends, or family in a prestigious, yet casual ambiance. They have their very own bar, restaurant, and library that can accommodate the members and hold events, charities and various activities.<\/p>\n

Contact no:\u00a0(02) 817 3552
\nEmail:\u00a0germanclub@germanclub.ph
\nFacebook:\u00a0facebook.com\/german.club.manila.philippines<\/a>
\n<\/a>Website:\u00a0https:\/\/www.germanclub.ph<\/a><\/p>\n

InterNations<\/h3>\n

\"\"IMAGE grabbed from Internation’s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Internations is one of the biggest global expat networks\u00a0around the\u00a0glove. They have over 400 communities all over the\u00a0world including the Philippines.\u00a0For expats in Manila who wants to instantly connect with expats living around the area, they can connect with their fellow nationalities online. They also hold monthly events and activities for Manila expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0facebook.com\/InterNations.org<\/a>
\n<\/a>Website:\u00a0https:\/\/www.internations.org\/manila-expats<\/a><\/p>\n

Singapore Philippine Association Inc.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE\u00a0SPA Inc – Singapore Phil Assn Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

SLC serves as a home away from home for Singaporean citizens in the country. The association serves as a venue to network and strengthen camaraderie amongst Singaporeans and other nationalities in the Philippines. It also aims to promote understanding and friendship in the Singapore-Philippines community. They hold several events where members can attend and meet fellow expats.<\/p>\n

Contact no:\u00a0(632) 899-7101
\nEmail:\u00a0info@singphil.org
\nFacebook:\u00a0facebook.com\/SingaporePhilippinesAssociationInc<\/a>
\n<\/a>Website:\u00a0www.singphil.org<\/a><\/p>\n

The Philippines-Japan Society<\/h3>\n

\"\"IMAGE grabbed from The Philippines – Japan Society’s Website<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Philippines-Japan Society is an association with an aim to promote a closer and friendlier relationship between the Philippines and Japan. The society also contributed in terms of business and economics, academic, technical training, cultural and interpersonal exchange in the country. They hold annual gala dinner, golf tournaments, sponsored scholarships as well as different types of exchange programs and other cultural activities.<\/p>\n

Contact no:\u00a0(02) 892-4916 to 19\u00a0
\n<\/a>Website:\u00a0www.philippinesjapansociety.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Toastmasters<\/h3>\n

\"\"IMAGE grabbed from\u00a0<\/em>Toastmasters Facebook page<\/span><\/p>\n

Toastmasters is an international organization focused on helping individuals practice public speaking and leadership. This is ideal especially for expats practicing their English communication skills. There are numerous Toastmasters clubs in Metro Manila, but Fort Bonifacio Toastmasters Club in BGC is known for its most diverse membership that is composed of not only Filipino working professionals but also people of different nationalities.<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0facebook.com\/toastmastersph<\/a>
\n<\/a>Website:\u00a0www.toastmasters.org\/find-a-club<\/a><\/p>\n

Are you a member of any of these communities or do you know any communities that would also help your fellow expatriates? Comment your suggestions below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Language exchange, friendly get-togethers, community outreach, and more in these communities ideal for expats!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5305,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1727,1726],"tags":[740,742,1422,741],"class_list":["post-5292","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-legal-procedure","category-procedure","tag-community","tag-expat-communities","tag-expat-communities-in-manila","tag-social-clubs"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5292","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5292"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5292\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9478,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5292\/revisions\/9478"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5305"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5292"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5292"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5292"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}