Philippines Directory

Useful organisations, businesses and groups

Having access to crucial services and home comforts can be determine the success of a foreign posting. We have collectively spent significant time and effort in producing and maintaining this list of useful organisations, businesses and social groups that will help you enjoy your time in the Philippines.

This directory is designed to give Australian and New Zealand expatriates some useful links and information when living in the Philippines. If you see any error or believe a useful link should be included, please let us know.

Our directory is divided into various categories:

Embassies
Business/Commerce
Expat Social Groups

Embassies

Australian Embassy

Level 23 Tower 2

RCBC Plaza

6819 Ayala Avenue

Makati City

1200

Philippines.

+63 2 757 8100

https://philippines.embassy.gov.au/

New Zealand Embassy

23rd floor

BPI Buendia Center

Senator Gil Puyat Avenue

Makati City

1200

Philippines

+63 2 891 5358

http://www.nzembassy.com/philippines

Business/Commerce

Australia and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines

ANZCHAM supports and promotes business relationships between the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand, developing and maintaining a strong partnership and cooperation with people and industries that are instrumental in the growth and promotion of the economy, businesses and trade.

http://www.anzcham.com

Philippines-Australia Business Council

PABC promotes trade, economic and technical cooperation and tourism between the Philippines and Australia and fosters friendship and understanding between the business communities of the Philippines and Australia.

https://pabc.org.ph

Philippines-New Zealand Business Council

PNZBC promotes and fosters long term trade, economic and technical cooperation, tourism and cultural relations between the Philippines and New Zealand.

http://nzpbc.com/

Expat Social Groups

American Women’s Club of the Philippines

AWCP is a support network for women living in countries different from their home country. AWCP hosts monthly meetings, newcomer's coffees and regular social events for the whole family.

http://www.awcphilippines.net/

British Women's Association Philippines

BWA is an international group, based in Manila, which hosts a range of social and charitable activities.

http://www.bwamanila.com/

Friendly Manila

Popular Facebook group for expatriates in the Philippines. A inclusive environment where members can share experiences, ask for advice, and connect with others who understand the unique challenges of living abroad.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1065187471992275

Museum Volunteers of the Philippines

The Museum Volunteers of the Philippines (MVP) aims to study the Philippines, setting it in its historical and Asian context, to provide voluntary assistance at local museums and to promote friendship and understanding within its international membership.

https://www.mvphilippines.org

MADS Manila

The official MADS Manila (Moms and Dads support) Facebook group allows members to connect to join playgroups in the Metro Manila area, and provides a platform to share parenting information and concerns.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/madsmanila/