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  • Meet Dutch in the Philippines

  • Get information in our Philippines guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in the Philippines

  • Jacques Paillard

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

InterNations – Connecting Dutch living in the Philippines

Are you looking for fellow Dutch in the Philippines? Do you need advice and tips from your Dutch countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Dutch expats to discover attractions like Gitnang Luzon, the "Rice Bowl of the Philippines" together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in the Philippines or still residing at home in the Netherlands to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations the Philippines provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Dutch expats in the Philippines, hailing from all across Netherlands - from Rotterdam, over The Hague to Amsterdam.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Meet other Dutch at our events in the Philippines

Attend our monthly events and activities for Dutch expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Dec 13, 2024, 1:00 PM
5 attendees
Second Spanish language exchange meet up. Come and enjoy and practice your skills. Open to all levels.
Dec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM
4 attendees
It is that time of the year again ... join our last run of 2024 ... let's linger around after the circle and enjoy each other's company with some food and drinks. Note: this is a potluck run, so brin
Dec 14, 2024, 2:00 PM
6 attendees
We’re back with another epic night! Get ready On December 14 as we once again escape the ordinary! We're inviting you to immerse yourself in the electrifying pulse of house and melodic techno as we br
Join us for a unique opportunity to connect, explore, and give back! We’re organizing a road trip from Manila to the Banaue Rice Terraces, Sagada, Vigan (Ilocos Sur), and Tagaytay, where we’ll immerse

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    From Netherlands, living in Manila
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    From Netherlands, living in Manila
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    From Netherlands, living in Manila
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    From Netherlands, living in Manila
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    From Netherlands, living in Manila

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Receive Information and Tips about the Philippines from Dutch Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in the Philippines is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Dutch compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Filipino culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Dutch in the Philippines, living in Manila, Cebu, Davao and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofDutch in Manila orDutch in Cebu City.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Dutch food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Dutch InterNations Community:

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from the Netherlands in the Philippines.
  • Receive and share advice in our the Philippines Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for stamppot in Manila...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for the Philippines to find institutions like the nearest Dutch embassy and many others.

From Gitnang Luzon, the "Rice Bowl of the Philippines" to the shores of Manila Bay, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Dutch expats in the Philippines.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Dutch in the Philippines

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in the Philippines. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Filipino halo-halo, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Manila's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the country's summer capital at Baguio, 2000-year-old rice terraces, and other impressive landmarks across the Philippines.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from the Netherlands and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Goededag from our Dutch living in the Philippines!