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  • Meet Brits 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 Place for Brits in Manila

Hello to all of our Brits in Manila! Are you interested in getting to know fellow British expats in Manila? Are you looking for advice from other Brits, e.g. which bars in Manila will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for roast beef?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Manila. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of British expats, coming from London, Cardiff, Glasgow and all regions of the UK.

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
2,382
British members
8
monthly events
11
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Brits at our events in Manila

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Brits 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 Brits at our events?

Why British expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our British members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

  • Community Member
    From United Kingdom, living in Manila
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    From United Kingdom, living in Manila
  • Community Member
    From United Kingdom, living in Manila
  • Community Member
    From United Kingdom, living in Manila
  • Community Member
    From United Kingdom, living in Manila

Meet other Brits in Manila

Our Global Partners

Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

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 Brits to share your hobbies with

British Expats in Manila Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where British expats in Manila exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "Pearl Of The Orient" can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Manila’s British expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow British expats in Manila.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Manila to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Brits 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 British expats to explore the shores of Manila Bay. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the UK in your local community as well as Brits in the Philippines nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Brits living in Manila!