r/philippines_expats
We are a community for expats and foreigners living in the great country of The Philippines. This is a space to come and get helpful tips…
How to think about r/philippines_expats
This community serves as a hub for expats and foreigners living in the Philippines, offering a platform for sharing tips, advice, and encouragement. Members discuss various aspects of life in the country, including local customs, housing options, and leisure activities. The focus on practical information and personal experiences distinguishes this community, making it a valuable resource for those navigating life in the Philippines.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community primarily include expatriates and foreigners residing in the Philippines, ranging from young professionals to retirees. They seek practical advice and support as they adapt to a new culture and environment. The vibe is generally friendly and supportive, with members often sharing personal stories and recommendations, fostering a sense of camaraderie among those living abroad.
Posting culture
Content that thrives in this community includes personal experiences, practical advice, and questions about living in the Philippines. Members appreciate detailed posts that provide insights into local life, while overly promotional or vague content tends to get downvoted. The cadence of posting is steady, with active discussions occurring regularly, especially around common expat challenges and local events.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should prioritize authenticity and value over direct promotion. Sharing useful resources, local insights, or hosting Q&A sessions can resonate well with members. However, overt advertising or self-promotion is likely to be met with skepticism or hostility. Collaborating with local influencers or providing genuine support for expat-related issues can foster positive engagement and build trust within the community.
Top keywords
What r/philippines_expats talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/Brw_ser
- u/PNWBPcker
- u/MalaysianTriple
- u/[deleted]
- u/msch6873
- u/tarnishedmind_
- u/Junior_Fox_6668
- u/PhilippinesSqueegie
- u/Potential_Nerve_3779
- u/cosmicearthchild
- u/Left-Paper-4032
- u/bostonbakedbeam
- u/IslandOverThere
- u/Infamous_Control_271
- u/Bylaws_
- u/PixFritz
- u/Odd_Caterpillar_1546
- u/theron777_
- u/Behrusu
- u/idiskfla
- u/canazei300
- u/haron1058
- u/lowcarbninja
- u/Mr_happy_teach
- u/Accomplished-War-843
- u/zentronik
- u/Cilo_Boston
- u/Brollocks75
- u/o0xh
- u/Late-Bass-3670
- u/WereWolf_Engine
- u/Prince0fCats702
- u/Money_Ad_2931
- u/Odd-Alternative3156
- u/kinclave
- u/Current_Knowledge_61
- u/gorbachef82
- u/neversayneverluv
- u/Southern-Pop6109
- u/Supergiganticnerd
- u/Space_cowboy_69
- u/0Ring-0
- u/savage63073
- u/Temporary_Access_555
- u/hay_naku
- u/out-the_door
- u/jewdachris69
- u/happyjellybeany
- u/OrtigasBWC
- u/LovePH1967
- u/Dembabablacksheep
- u/battosai100
- u/henderob
- u/Shulito1995
- u/Rough_Structure5622
- u/RoboKnight37
- u/TheAsianAffairs2022
- u/OutrageousArcher4367
- u/GustavoFringsFace
- u/Ilovedolphins05
- u/Expat1924
- u/kahitano56
- u/Philly_Squid
- u/TheLostWander_er
- u/gooul2321
- u/MapSevere4949
- u/mistamina29
- u/SimplyMD
- u/Relevant-Split931
- u/Critical_Service_650
- u/alabill7528
- u/Reasonable-Ad7635
- u/MatchooNC
- u/Letsgotravelthrowie
- u/Grouchy_Reaction_563
- u/Ok-Ruin-7
- u/woutSo
- u/banister
- u/Quag702
- u/One_Ad_8318
- u/Ok_Improvement_6009
- u/diverareyouok
- u/ChrizPabz
- u/investmentnet
- u/HappyRedditorOnline
- u/WeaknessPretty5556
- u/feigeiway
- u/Spider_guy2021
- u/QuantityExcellent688
- u/All4megrog
- u/Narrow_Swing946
- u/TowerApollo
- u/retruej
- u/LawfulnessAlarmed464
- u/metsimey
- u/KAAG14
- u/Samdigitalart
- u/Gary_32303
- u/over_kill71
- u/Even_Environment3141
By votes
- u/Brw_ser
- u/Accomplished-War-843
- u/Infamous_Control_271
- u/IslandOverThere
- u/zentronik
- u/Brollocks75
- u/Cilo_Boston
- u/o0xh
- u/msch6873
- u/tarnishedmind_
- u/Late-Bass-3670
- u/PixFritz
- u/Bylaws_
- u/Behrusu
- u/cosmicearthchild
- u/WereWolf_Engine
- u/Prince0fCats702
- u/Odd_Caterpillar_1546
- u/MalaysianTriple
- u/Money_Ad_2931
- u/Odd-Alternative3156
- u/Junior_Fox_6668
- u/Space_cowboy_69
- u/PNWBPcker
- u/Potential_Nerve_3779
- u/kinclave
- u/gorbachef82
- u/neversayneverluv
- u/theron777_
- u/PhilippinesSqueegie
- u/haron1058
- u/Left-Paper-4032
- u/Current_Knowledge_61
- u/Supergiganticnerd
- u/0Ring-0
- u/out-the_door
- u/OrtigasBWC
- u/RoboKnight37
- u/lowcarbninja
- u/[deleted]
- u/Southern-Pop6109
- u/Temporary_Access_555
- u/hay_naku
- u/LovePH1967
- u/canazei300
- u/OutrageousArcher4367
- u/bostonbakedbeam
- u/savage63073
- u/idiskfla
- u/jewdachris69
- u/Dembabablacksheep
- u/henderob
- u/Shulito1995
- u/GustavoFringsFace
- u/Ilovedolphins05
- u/Expat1924
- u/happyjellybeany
- u/TheAsianAffairs2022
- u/kahitano56
- u/Philly_Squid
- u/TheLostWander_er
- u/gooul2321
- u/MapSevere4949
- u/mistamina29
- u/SimplyMD
- u/Relevant-Split931
- u/Critical_Service_650
- u/alabill7528
- u/Reasonable-Ad7635
- u/MatchooNC
- u/Letsgotravelthrowie
- u/Grouchy_Reaction_563
- u/Ok-Ruin-7
- u/woutSo
- u/banister
- u/LawfulnessAlarmed464
- u/tigerija
- u/battosai100
- u/Rough_Structure5622
- u/Quag702
- u/One_Ad_8318
- u/Ok_Improvement_6009
- u/diverareyouok
- u/ChrizPabz
- u/investmentnet
- u/Mr_happy_teach
- u/HappyRedditorOnline
- u/WeaknessPretty5556
- u/feigeiway
- u/Spider_guy2021
- u/QuantityExcellent688
- u/All4megrog
- u/Narrow_Swing946
- u/TowerApollo
- u/retruej
- u/metsimey
- u/KAAG14
- u/Samdigitalart
- u/Gary_32303
- u/over_kill71
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/GreymanTheGrey
- u/RutabagaMany8133
- u/Creative_World3171
- u/GaiusBaltar-
- u/JumpyConstruction993
- u/tarnishedmind_
- u/akositotoybibo
- u/oldehappycat
- u/pjsjoe
- u/SloChild
- u/Brw_ser
- u/msch6873
- u/Odd_Caterpillar_1546
- u/GerryBlevins
- u/bern1005
- u/ThatMovieShow
- u/Bestinvest009
- u/Behrusu
- u/gorbachef82
- u/Independent-Leek3278
- u/Human-Contribution16
- u/Brollocks75
- u/AppropriateStick518
- u/dTox408
- u/RetiredBrit
- u/skelldog
- u/Advo96
- u/PianistRough1926
- u/lezzgooooo
- u/Infamous_Control_271
- u/Lion0316heart
- u/RoughFig6087
- u/Effective_Afflicted
- u/MoonIhide
- u/Logical_Snitch
- u/PontiacBandit1985
- u/djs1980
- u/Icy-Flatworm-9348
- u/WitnessMe0_0
- u/haron1058
- u/Mommy-sluggy060522
- u/AlanDevonshire
- u/Illustrious-Set-7626
- u/Odd_Pomegranate3540
- u/miliamber_nonyur
- u/MalaysianTriple
- u/Vegetable-Board-5547
- u/kontakmoko
- u/Paulutot
- u/paulm0920
- u/saugormadhya
- u/iIdentifyasyourdoc
- u/Bitter_Ambition6952
- u/StellarBoy0629
- u/plasticbomb1986
- u/mcdonaldspyongyang
- u/OutrageousArcher4367
- u/neveralone2
- u/ubejuan
- u/curiousrabbit8
- u/TheWanderingKuya
- u/StartUpMee
- u/militryman
- u/tooky-747
- u/Character_Cat188
- u/cloudymonty
- u/hay_naku
- u/SelfDifficult8585
- u/Kcore47
- u/henderob
- u/nanny_diaries
- u/Prince0fCats702
- u/SteakMysterious3013
- u/Odd-Alternative3156
- u/longtall12
- u/beeperone
- u/Cautious-Roof2881
- u/SherbertTS
- u/Straight-Sun4530
- u/blahtotheskey
- u/Dastreamer
- u/Infinite-Contest-417
- u/KanoBrad
- u/mrsonoffabeach
- u/lemonaintsour
- u/Separate-Job-4616
- u/raiderlonlon
- u/Nightshade169
- u/bibibianche
- u/helterstash
- u/wanderbeeee
- u/in_the_summertime
- u/Vixela91
- u/Kallaiver
- u/littletamedfox
- u/ashantelle
- u/tomyalcoc2
- u/-tailorofchaos
- u/micahbm
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/GaiusBaltar-
- u/GreymanTheGrey
- u/SloChild
- u/RutabagaMany8133
- u/tarnishedmind_
- u/GerryBlevins
- u/Mommy-sluggy060522
- u/pjsjoe
- u/Odd_Caterpillar_1546
- u/AppropriateStick518
- u/dTox408
- u/Effective_Afflicted
- u/oldehappycat
- u/WitnessMe0_0
- u/Brollocks75
- u/AlanDevonshire
- u/buds510
- u/JAVA_05
- u/gorbachef82
- u/Some_Marzipan_163
- u/Brw_ser
- u/JumpyConstruction993
- u/Dx101z
- u/neveralone2
- u/bern1005
- u/akositotoybibo
- u/ThatMovieShow
- u/cloudymonty
- u/JPT2311
- u/Paulutot
- u/lezzgooooo
- u/MoonIhide
- u/msch6873
- u/henderob
- u/Odd-Alternative3156
- u/SherbertTS
- u/Patata_Potato3
- u/paulm0920
- u/DLAddict
- u/RoughFig6087
- u/Behrusu
- u/haron1058
- u/IDontLikeChcknBreast
- u/Advo96
- u/arnelpi
- u/BNShadow
- u/redditor_xxx
- u/toksik13
- u/internal_necessity
- u/saugormadhya
- u/Bestinvest009
- u/Infamous_Control_271
- u/Lion0316heart
- u/mcdonaldspyongyang
- u/Strict_Young8641
- u/ubejuan
- u/PontiacBandit1985
- u/tooky-747
- u/Creative_World3171
- u/Mohojojo1
- u/rupertavery
- u/RetiredBrit
- u/Illustrious-Set-7626
- u/skelldog
- u/daniel-john
- u/lemonaintsour
- u/PianistRough1926
- u/p4ck3ts
- u/Advanced_Leading3996
- u/iIdentifyasyourdoc
- u/OutrageousArcher4367
- u/maua_1992
- u/b_zar
- u/curiousrabbit8
- u/Independent-Leek3278
- u/StartUpMee
- u/militryman
- u/djs1980
- u/Icy-Flatworm-9348
- u/Character_Cat188
- u/ItsSaturdaySunday
- u/Redk2e4
- u/jbjgacgarg
- u/missrealtalk
- u/k3ttch
- u/LeoWonderLust_1998
- u/ChocovanillaIcecream
- u/hay_naku
- u/mcnello
- u/bostonbakedbeam
- u/Sunsetblack23
- u/Prince0fCats702
- u/Odd_Pomegranate3540
- u/skepticalbrofist
- u/miliamber_nonyur
- u/longtall12
- u/beeperone
- u/Cautious-Roof2881
- u/beelzebobs
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FAQ
r/philippines_expats — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/philippines_expats have?
r/philippines_expats has approximately 92,999 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/philippines_expats created?
r/philippines_expats was created on February 28, 2019 (7 years ago).
What is r/philippines_expats about?
This community serves as a hub for expats and foreigners living in the Philippines, offering a platform for sharing tips, advice, and encouragement. Members discuss various aspects of life in the country, including local customs, housing options, and leisure activities. The focus on practical information and personal experiences distinguishes this community, making it a valu…
What subreddits are similar to r/philippines_expats?
Communities similar to r/philippines_expats include r/ukuniversitystudents.
Who are the most active posters on r/philippines_expats?
The most frequent posters on r/philippines_expats include u/Brw_ser, u/PNWBPcker, u/MalaysianTriple.
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