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Exchange Program Alumni
U.S.-PH International Exchange Alumni Network
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June 9, 2021

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines oversees more than 30 U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs, which are participated by an average of 300 Filipinos and 50 Americans annually.  

There are over 9,000 U.S.-PH Exchange Alumni in the Philippines, represented by 17 program Alumni Associations and 17 YSEALI hubs across the country.


Exchange Alumni Portal  

Past participants in U.S. government exchange programs can join the ExchangeAlumni community and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you build on the skills you gained during your exchange program: 

  • Gain access to various grant opportunities.  
  • Read journals, academic journals, and articles through Gale and EBSCO’s first academic database. 
  • Find and connect with fellow ExchangeAlumni locally and globally. 
  • Get up-to-date information on live events, such as #MentorTalks, and ExchangeAlumni news. 

There are also resources you can access without logging in, such as the Resources for Entrepreneurs page, where you can find information and programs to help you build your business. 

Follow U.S. International Exchange Alumni – Philippines on Facebook 

Do you have alumni-related questions? Send us an email at alumniphilippines@state.gov 


United States Government Alumni Association (USGAA) 

  • Metro Manila 
  • Ilocos 
  • Bicol 
  • Cebu 
  • Eastern Visayas 
  • Negros Occidental 
  • Negros Oriental 
  • Marawi (Ranaw) 
  • Maguindanao/Cotabato (Magcot) 
  • Cagayan de Oro (Bugkos) 
  • Bukidnon (Hunglos) 
  • Davao 
  • Iligan City 
  • Zamboanga del Sur 
  • Zamboanga City 
  • Basilan 
  • Soccsksargen (SOX) 

YSEALI Hubs 

  • North Luzon 
  • Central Luzon 
  • South Luzon 
  • Metro Manila  
  • Central Visayas 
  • Eastern Visayas 
  • Panay/Guimaras 
  • Bicol 
  • Bohol 
  • Negros Occidental 
  • North Mindanao 
  • Davao 
  • Zamboanga 
  • Basilan 
  • Eastern Mindanao 
  • Sulu 
  • Maguindanao-Cotabato 

To view the full list of of U.S. International exchange alumni associations across the Philippines, scan the above QR code or click here.  (Last updated January 31, 2025)