No, food will not be included in the program.

Is transportation provided?

Yes, transportation to the excursions will be provided.

Is there a refund policy?

Refunds will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please email at aipo@ateneo.edu for further assistance regarding refund inquiries.

What are the payment options available?

You can make the payment using a credit card or through online payment methods. Click here for more payment options: https://www.aipo.ateneo.edu/about-4

How can I get more information about the trip or have my questions answered?

For more information and inquiries, please contact us through the AIPO office. You can reach us via email at aipo@ateneo.edu or by calling our landline 8426-6001 local 5672 or 5679. Additionally you can reach us on mobile at +63 905 261 0702.

What does the program fee include?

The program fee includes program fees, transportation, service fees, and learning materials.

How many slots are available for AIPO Xperience Manila?

The program is limited to 30 slots only, so make sure to secure your slot early.

Ateneo Xperience Manila

From shoreline to story, take action.

JUNE 23 - JULY 11, 2025

Xperience: Manila takes you to the shores of the city—where conservation meets community. Walk through mangroves, track migratory birds, and clean up the coastline alongside local fisherfolk. Through data, dialogue, and direct action, discover how behavior shapes ecosystems—and how your small steps can ripple into real change.

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: MANILA

A different Manila experience

MANILA

There’s more to the bay than sunsets and seawalls. Xperience: Manila brings you to the edge of the capital—where mangroves, marshes, and coastal communities are fighting for survival against pollution and neglect.

In this powerful 3-week program, you’ll explore one of the Philippines’ most important yet overlooked ecosystems: the Las Piñas–Parañaque Wetland Park, a protected sanctuary teeming with migratory birds, saltwater forests, and stories from the sea. Walk alongside conservationists, meet fisherfolk whose livelihoods depend on the health of Manila Bay, and get your hands dirty through beach cleanups and waste audits that drive real behavioral change.

Your journey doesn’t stop at the coastline. You’ll also spend a day at the Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm—where social impact meets local innovation. Hear from young changemakers, explore sustainable enterprises in action, and discover how Filipino communities are building inclusive, empowered futures from the ground up.

Whether you’re tracing the path of a migratory bird, learning how plastic enters our food system, or sitting with a fisherman as he explains what’s changed in the water over the years—this isn’t just a cleanup. It’s a deep dive into environmental justice, sustainability, and the powerful relationship between people and place.

Here's what you'll do in Manila:

Step into one of Metro Manila’s last remaining wetlands and experience environmental advocacy firsthand. Walk through mangroves, marshes, and beach forests—each playing a vital role in climate resilience and biodiversity.

Join fisherfolk and conservationists in hands-on activities: from bird watching and ecosystem tours to coastal cleanups and waste audits that uncover the hidden costs of consumption.
Listen to real stories from communities who depend on a damaged bay—and are fighting to restore it.
This isn’t just environmental tourism. It’s conservation through connection, action, and accountability.

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WHY MANILA

Rediscover the city's beauty

In this eye-opening coastal immersion, you’ll step into a living, breathing ecosystem hidden within the city—the Las Piñas–Parañaque Wetland Park, a sanctuary of mangroves, marshes, and migratory birds nestled along Manila Bay. Walk through trails where salt meets soil, learn directly from local fisherfolk, and participate in conservation efforts that blend science, advocacy, and community storytelling. This isn’t just a day out. It’s an invitation to rethink your relationship with waste, water, and the world around you.

Whether you're identifying bird species in a globally protected wetland, mapping waste patterns in a beach cleanup, or hearing how families fish from waters they know are polluted—this is your chance to Xperience how environmental impact begins with awareness, and grows through action.

There’s more to Manila than malls and monuments. Xperience: Manila brings you to the water’s edge—where mangroves meet megacity, and where communities are rebuilding their coastlines one cleanup at a time. Here, conservation isn’t just science—it’s survival, storytelling, and collective action.

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LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE!

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Don’t miss the chance to explore Manila’s dynamic urban heart and take part in change that lasts.

Join AIPO Xperience Manila to dive into social impact work across NGOs, LGUs, and grassroots enterprises—pushing you to lead with empathy, think critically, and act for lasting change.

Secure your spot today and take the first step toward an unforgettable journey of learning, growth, and opportunity.

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Bird Watching

In the wetlands of Las Piñas and Parañaque, you’ll witness the breathtaking sight of migratory birds that travel thousands of kilometers along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway.

These birds, many of which are threatened or vulnerable, depend on this protected area as a critical resting and feeding ground. While observing them in their natural habitat, you’ll gain insight into how global biodiversity depends on local conservation—and how the disappearance of such habitats disrupts entire ecosystems.

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GK Enchanted Farm

Nestled in the heart of Bulacan, Gawad Kalinga’s Enchanted Farm is a living, breathing ecosystem where local ingenuity meets global vision. Here, you'll meet social entrepreneurs who are building world-class brands from Filipino roots, and collaborate with communities working to break the cycle of poverty through enterprise.

Get your hands dirty (literally) as you dive into sustainable agriculture, learn from founders of mission-driven startups, and explore how business can be a force for good.

Ecosystems Tour

Explore the vibrant and often overlooked wetland ecosystems of Metro Manila, where mangroves, beach forests, and salt marshes play a crucial role in protecting coastal communities.

These natural landscapes serve as storm barriers, reduce flooding, and act as nurseries for marine life that sustains thousands of local families. This immersive experience connects the dots between environmental health and social equity, offering a deeper understanding of how the fight for nature is also a fight for community resilience and livelihood protection.

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Beach Clean Up

Get hands-on with one of the most pressing environmental issues facing Manila Bay: waste pollution. During this activity, you’ll join a beach clean-up that goes beyond surface action.

Join a hands-on beach clean-up tackling Manila Bay’s waste problem. As you collect trash, conduct a waste audit to track the types and sources of pollution. This data supports real advocacy efforts targeting consumer habits and policy change. Learn how daily choices and systemic issues contribute to pollution, and how you can help drive lasting environmental solutions.