Are there babywearing groups in Manila that welcomes newbies?

Certainly :) Here are a few -Mommy Bright Side -Babywearing Philippines -Filipino Association of Baby Wearers -Spin Happy Babywearers Club -Babywearing Testers PH most of these baby wearing support groups can be found at facebook. see their links and short descriptions along with other online support groups for moms' different concerns here https://fluffinay.com/tag/support-groups/

Yes! You can join Babywearing Philippines. There, you can meet a lot of babywearing mamas. :) you can also check other groups that sell their own line of carriers as they have their own stocking and chatter group like Loving Carry Philippines, IMA Proud Babywearers and the likes.