Living in the Philippines is an extremely rewarding experience. The places to explore, the people to meet, the challenges you'll overcome, the food you'll taste... If you're new here, hopefully some of your questions will be answered on this page. If you've been here a while, please drop us a line at [email protected] with your useful tidbits of information so we can add to this page.
The information we publish is based on member recommendations. We do our best to keep it up to date. Please do let us know if any information is erroneous and please remember that what works for others may not work for you. The BWA does not endorse any of the listings below.
Dr Annie Dizon, Intercare, 8420 Kalayaan Ave, Makati City, 02-890-3378
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Teena Mercado, mailing address: 1692 Baler cor. Pililia St., Santiago Village, Makati City, 02-896-5707
Alternative Medicine
InterCare Clinic, Includes: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Myotherapy, Rehabilitative Medicine, Intercare Building, 8420 Kalayaan Ave, Makati City, 02-890-3378
TCM Health Care Center Includes: Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chinese massage therapy, 3rd floor, Mercury Drugstore, Glorietta 3, Ayala Centre, Makati, 02-816-0898
We Medicus Includes: Acupuncture, Acupressure, Chinese Foot Therapy, Herbal Medicine, Unit 301, 126-138 Jupiter Place Building, Jupiter St, Bel-Air, Makati, 02-425-3768
Aircon Cleaning
MJVA Aircon Cleaning Service, 02-621-3053
Associations
There are a number of other associations in the Philippines which you can join to meet like minded people. We have listed a few of them on the 'Associations' page.
Anis Transport brand new rent a car, 0927-287-6607 OR 0947-473-5264
Avalon Car Service daily car rental with driver (allowance and petrol not included), 0917-530-5203
Active Business Service car leasing, Brian Skinner, 0920-890-4824
Global 1 can be used for trips within the city and trips out of the city: [email protected], 0917-844-2847
Viajero Rent-a-car: You can hire cars or cars with drivers: [email protected], 0918 948 21 91 OR 02 836 79 97
Projoey Transport Contact Person: Lalaine Delabajan, 0917-589-0721
Carlines, GF, The Makati Tuscany Condominium, 6751 Ayala Ave cor. Fonda St, Makati City, 02-813-1975
My Big Fat Greek Kouzina, Greek and Turkish Food and Cakes, Ayse Trifyllis, 0917-833-9271
IndiaNoy Kitchen, Food and Cooking Classes, Nams, 0917-320-0550, [email protected]
Chiropractors
Dr Martin Camara, Intercare, 8420 Kalayaan Ave, Makati City, 02-890-3378
Dr Water Brush, United Nations Chiropractic Center, Valle Verde Country Club, Pasig, 02-635-73366
Dr Ciro Ghiraldi, United Nations Chiropractic Center, Valle Verde Country Club, Pasig, 02-891-1399
Cosmetic Dermatology
Renergy Dermatologist & Laser Center, Serendra Level 2, Bonifacio Global City, 02-901-1918
The Spa Wellness, Building 8, 908 Bonifacio High St, Bonifacio Global City, 0917-809-2399
Counseling
Center for Family Ministries (CEFAM), Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, 02-426-4289, contact person: Flor 02-426-4286
In Touch Community Services, Counseling, marriage counselling, psychological counseling, crisis-line, seminars, training and consulting, 48 McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati City, 02-893-1893
Rizza Pamintuan, Counselor, Women's Desk, Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila, 02-524-2990
Odelya Gertel Kraybill, Mental Health Counsellor and Expressive Therapist, [email protected], 0917-887-1483
Curtains
Larry's, 5608 South Superhighway cor. Farenheit Street, Makati City, 02-833-8780
Endodentistry (root canals) Dr Catherine Chia, Unit 201, Jollibee Center Bldg., San Miguel Av., Ortigas Center, Pasig City, 02-584-9327
General Dentistry Dr Ornel Bernardo, Unit 2J Kensington Place, 1st Ave cor. 29th St., Crescent Park West, Bonifacio Global City, 02-856-2056
Dr Carmela, Children's Dental Center, 1012 Arnaiz St., San Lorenzo, Makati City, 02-846-2780. Will treat the whole family.
Dr Geraldine De Jesus-Campos, Suite 347, Makati Medical Center, 02-893-3931
Dr Diane Dehesa, Unit 1710, Medical Plaza Makati, 02-817-4824
Dr Steve Mark Gan, Medical Plaza Makati, Suite 1202, 02-843-4262
Dr Erwin Hernandez, Room 110, Medical Plaza Makati, 02-812-6910
Dr Mitzyrose Navales-Antolin, Navales Dental Clinic, Suite 1405, Medical Plaza Makati Bldg, Amorsolo cor. Della Rosa St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
Dr Regina Santos-Morales (Periodontics), Medical Plaza Makati, Suite 1501, 02-893-2813
Smile Clinic, Dr Cecile, 3rd Floor Dusit Thani Hotel, 02-840-4284
Orthodentistry Dr Marianne Perez-Hernandez, Suite 1123, St Luke's Medical Center, 02-789-7700, loc. 7126
Pediatric Dentistry Dr Eric Hernandez, Suite 1123, St Luke's Medical Center, 02-789-7700, loc. 7123 Smile Clinic, Dr Cecile, 3rd Floor Dusit Thani Hotel, 02-840-4284
Dr Caparas, Active Fun Building, 9th Ave, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, 0917-851-5721
Prostodentistry & Implant Dentistry Dr Errol Hernandez, Suite 883, St Luke's Medical Center, 02-789-7700, loc. 7823
Cardiology Dr Enrique Campos, Makati Medical Center, MB 214, 02-867-2691
Dr Adoracion Nambayan-Abad, Makati Medical Center, CPM/L5, 02-816-4704
Dr Eloisa Pastores, Makati Medical Center, NW 258, 02-892-5725
Dr Jose Sanchez, Makati Medical Center, NW 257, 02-840-4115
Dermatology Dr Tanya Chua, St Luke's Medical Center, Suite 233, 02-502-3798
Dr Aivee Augilar-Teo, 2nd Floor, East Building, Forbes Town Center, Burgos Circle, BGC, Taguig, 02-403-3245
Dr Peachy Lao, Makati Medical Center, Room 210, 02-888-8999 loc. 2120
Dr Jasmin Jamora, Makati Medical Center, MB 227, 02-893-4358
Dr Genevieve Tan-Torres, St Luke's Medical Center, 02-789-7700 ext 7606
Endocrinology Dr Augusto Litonjua, Makati Medical Center, C 362, 02-810-2897
Dr Jimmy Aragon, Makati Medical Center, Room 323, 02-888-8999 loc. 2323
ENT Dr Rebecca Chung-Santos, Makati Medical Center, 02-888-8999 loc. 2243
Dr Eusebio Llamas, Makati Medical Center, 02-888-8999 loc. 2243
Gastroenterology Dr Benjamin Benitez, NW 250, Makati Medical Center, 02-840-4087
Dr Ramon Luis Kaluag Liboro, Makati Medical Center, MB 320, 02-892-4444
Dr Frederick Leelin, Makati Medical Center, MB 319, 02-812-7273
Dr Ernesto Olympia, Makati Medical Center, MB 238, 02-892-7207
General Practice Dr Peter Kaliski/Dra. Cecilia Fabro, English/German, Makati Medical Tower, Room 302, 02-840-2792
Dr Diana Peralta, 3rd Floor, Filipino Building, 135 Dela Rosa St, Legaspi Village, Makati, 02-817-2632
Dr Paul Tan, Makati Medical Center, Room 322, 02-892-4444
Gynecology & Obstetrics Dr Maria Theresa Henson, St Luke's Medical Center, 02-789-7700, loc. 7125 & Makati Medical Center, 02-818-1125, loc. 2211
Dr Christine Tantoco, St Luke's Medical Center, 0917-895-2791
Dr Bambalan, St Luke's Medical Center, 0933-309-3186
Dr Romana Borromeo, Hall C 252, Makati Medical Center, 02-840-4084
Dr Tangkeko-Lopez, Suite 1109, Makati Medical Plaza, 02-813-0225
Internist Dr Eriberto Esguerra, Pulmonologist, Makati Medical Center, NW 135, 02-888-8999 loc. 7135
Dr Ramon DS Francisco, Cardiologist, Makati Medical Center, NW 370, 02-840-2225
Dr Oswaldo Herrera, Cardiologist, Makati Medical Center, CPM 5, 02-892-7217
Dr Edwin Wenceslao, Cardiologist, Makati Medical Center, MB 335, 02-815-0985
Neurology Dr Henry Lu, Makati Medical Center, MB 342, 02-845-3504
Dr Martesio Perez, Makati Medical Center, CPM/R 3, 02-892-4128
Dr Rosalina Espiritu-Picar, MB 316, Makati Medical Center, 02-893-7241
Dr Victor M. Alvarez, Makati Medical Center, B 303, 02-888-8999 loc. 2303
Dr Darwin Dasig, Makati Medical Center, B 323, 02-892-9568
Ophthalmology Asian Eye Institute, 02-898-2020
Dr Tim Jimenez, Makati Medical Plaza, 02-815-9909
Dr Edward Uy, Makati Medical Center, 02-888-8999 loc. 3610
Dr Ma. Imelda Yap-Veloso, Asian Eye Institute, 02-898-2020
Orthopedics Dr Vince Gomez, Philippine Orthopedic Institute, 2nd Floor, Don Jacinto Dela Rosa St. Cor. Salcedo, Makati City, 02-815-0764 & Makati Medical Center, Room 150, 02-888-8999 loc. 2150
Dr David Cabatan, Philippine Orthopedic Institute, 2nd Floor, Don Jacinto Dela Rosa St. Cor. Salcedo, Makati City, 02-892-1543 & Makati Medical Center, Room 274, 02-888-8999 loc. 7274
Dr Angel Gozum, Makati Medical Center, 02-888-999, loc. 2144
Pediatrics (recommended by MADS members)
Dr Angeli Barretto, St Luke's Medical Center, 02-789-7700 Dr Susana Campos, St Luke's Medical Center, 02-789-7700, loc. 7940 & Makati Medical Center, 02-888-8999, loc. 2214 Dr Jose Clemente, Makati Medical Center, 02-856-0674 Dr Romeo Nuguid, St Luke's Medical Center, 02-789-7700, loc.7507 Dr Vienne Saulog, St Luke's Medical Center, 0922-891-8737
Dr Carolyn Butler, Makati Medical Plaza, 02-867-2026
Dr Cricket Chen, St Luke's Medical Center, Room 539, 02-908-7700 loc. 7539 & Makati Medical Plaza, Room LP7, 02-844-9185
Dr Pia Lorenzo, Unit 304, 38 Rockwell Drive, Manila, 02-898-0701
Dr Mike Celdran, Makati Medical Center, Room 355, 02-817-6790
Dr Armel Nuguid, Makati Medical Center, Suite 377, 02-888-8999 loc. 2377
Psychiatry Dr John Edward Jurilla Asian Hospital, Room 201, 02-771-9326
Dr Edgardo Tolentino, Makati Medical Center, Room 256, 02-816-7293
Dr Pacita Salceda, Makati Medical Center, Room 217, 02-819-5273
Psychology In Touch Community Services, 02-893-1893
Crisis Line, 02-9893-7603, 09178001123 Globe, 09228938944 Sun Dr Rene Samaniego and others
Dr Lovie Go-Chu, Makati Medical Center, MB 215, 02-818-6947
Dr Elizabeth Rondain, Makati Medical Center, NW 121, 02-813-5969
Maria T. Gustilo-Villasor, Makati Medical Center, C 357, 02-844-2941
Dr Edgardo J. Tolentino, Makati Medical Center, NW 256, 02-816-7293
Dr Ma. Teresa Gustillo-Villasor, Makati Medical Center, Room 357, 02-844-2941
Dr Alexis Reyes, Makati Medical Center, Room 217, 02-888-8999 loc. 2217
Rheumatology Dr Josephine Lu, Makati Medical Center, MB 342, 02-845-3504
Pup Culture Dog Daycare & Grooming, Unit E, Fort Palm Springs Condo, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, 02-861-7980
Better Dog Canine Behavior Center, G&A Building, 2303 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City, 02-754-9958
Vanity Fur, home grooming service, 0906-455-8013
House of Samson-Boarding without Borders, Pernille Harboe, [email protected], 0916-617-2663
Dog trainer home service, Bong, 0917-931-4438
Fiona Malca, BWA Co-President, runs a small charity to assist maids to find work. It is an informal domestic registry but she has managed to place over 2000 maids and drivers, [email protected].
Carolina's, Market Market, Bonifacio Global City & Glorietta, Makati City
Hairdressers
Philippe Tordjman Le Salon, Sofitel, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
Emphasis Salon, Joya Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City
Hair Lounge, 8483 Kalayaan Ave, Makati City
Basement Salon, 2nd Level, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City
Massages R Us, home service, 02-334-6977, 02-387-9999
Mhay Mhay, home service, provide your own bed & oil, 0935-125-3521
Evelyn, home service, medium pressure, 0922-427-6973
Karada Massage, Japanese techniques, 3F New Glorietta Mall, Makati, 02-553-8731, Radissons, Aguirre St., Legaspi Village, Makati, 02-843-7425, 2F Serendra, 11th Ave, Taguig, 02-823-6716
Connie, 0939-194-3005, home service: foot spa, hair treatment, body massage, foot reflexology.
Massage Table
Brian Tui, 0917-527-9902
Mandarin Tutor
Charles Cheung, 02-725-8552 or 0927-239-6354
Music Teacher
Jay, Piano, Guitar, Violin, home service, 0939-252-5711
Mayette at Infini in Glorietta for design work and complex copies
Anges, 0919-270-5658 for clothes, loose covers, curtains, etc.
Carmen, 0916-615-0351
Paz, 0910-812-5394, brings her own machine, you pay for transport and daily fee