The 1981 Philippine Classic was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Manila, the Philippines.

The tournament was part of the Grand Prix Circuit .

Ramesh Krishnan won the singles title.

[3] Ramesh Krishnan defeated Ivan Dupasquier 7–6, 6–1.

[4] John Benson / Mike Bauer defeated Drew Gitlin / Jim Gurfein 6–4, 6–4[5]