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  • Meet Americans in Manila

  • Get information in our Manila guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Manila

  • Jacques Paillard

    All expatriates in my company joined InterNations because it really helped me get accustomed to my new life in Manila.

InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Manila

Hello to all Americans in Manila! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Manila? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Manila which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st■ turkey?

Although Manila has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Manila, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Manila

39,829
members in Manila
5,049
American members
8
monthly events
11
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Connect at Our Events in Manila

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Manila. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Manila. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Manila.

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May 10, 2025, 12:30 PM
27 attendees
Get ready for an exciting evening! Join us on May 10, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM at the vibrant German Club for a night you won’t want to miss! Prepare for an exhilarating atmosphere filled with
Jun 7, 2025, 12:30 PM
7 attendees
Join us for an unforgettable evening on June 7 at Marco Polo’s VU Sky Bar from 6:30 PM to 10 PM! Take in the breathtaking view of Ortigas’ skyline, and if you arrive early, you may catch a spectacular

Want to meet other Americans at our events?

Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Manila
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Manila
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    From United States of America, living in Manila
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Manila
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Manila

Meet other Americans in Manila

Our Global Partners

Find People Who Share Your Passions

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other Americans to share your hobbies with

Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Manila and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Manila.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Manila and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Manila Community today!

Meet Fellow Americans in Manila at Our Events

Our community in Manila is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Manila’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other American expats to explore the shores of Manila Bay. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the USA in your local community as well as Americans in the Philippines nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Americans living in Manila!