Looking for Italian Expats in the Philippines?

Why Italian 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 Italian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

Receive Information and Tips about the Philippines from Italian 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 Italian 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 Italians in the Philippines, living in Manila, Cebu, Davao and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofItalians in Manila orItalians in Cebu City.

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

• Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Italy 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 minestrone in Manila...
• Browse the InterNations Places database for the Philippines to find institutions like the nearest Italian 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 Italian expats in the Philippines.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Italians 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 Italy and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Buongiorno from our Italians living in the Philippines!