THE RISING TREND: Why Do Filipinas Marry Foreigners? 

Please let me clarify 😅. 1. When I said, "I hope the government would do something," I am talking about the economy. I hope the government would find ways to strengthen the economy and create more jobs. So people, especially married couples, won't have to live separately. 2. I DON'T advocate for divorce! I mentioned, "they're pushing for divorce in the Philippines." I'm just stating a fact. I personally think it's not the solution. I will try to make a separate video talking about why there's a push for divorce in the Philippines. 3. With regards to the report from the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women: 36% of married men and 2% of married women engaged in extramarital affairs in 2009. That data does NOT account for single men and women who engaged in these affairs. The survey was taken from married couples only. It looks like most of these married men had extramarital affairs with single women. I hope that clarifies the numbers. Hope that helps! Thanks for all the feedback! It's much appreciated!

You are clearly the best communicator of all the Filipina vloggers I follow and I follow a lot. Intelligent, articulate, serious, and you master the English language. I'm a big fan!

I worked hard my entire life but there's no companion for me in the USA. Happy retired life in the Philippines. Thank God for my Filipina.

there is nothing more enlightening than listening to an honest or straight-shooting person about a particular topic that seems to be convoluted in other areas. I appreciate your sincerity.

Having had a number of relationships here in the USA, I can say one of the most disheartening experiences for us men, is coming to the realization that no matter what you do for your American woman, what you provide for her, it will never be enough. On the other hand, many Western men are finding, to their good fortune, that good Filipinas in the Philippines are very appreciative, loyal, and yes...happy, if you love them, respect them and provide a reasonably comfortable life for them. It's a win/win!!

You make some really good points (probably a few videos worth! 🤣). What you say is really accurate from my own observations and experiences. I find there can often be issues around "expectations", in a Filipina and Foreigner relationship, where "all foreigners are rich". You spoke about Filipino men and how they basically go on a charm offensive, to woo the Filipina, before ultimately getting what they wanted and then it all comes crashing down. I think, in part, because of this, there is an expectation on the foreigner to do the same and Filipinas are then forever chasing the "kilig-kilig". It seems to come as a shock to them when you tell them that the vacation in Boracay was just a once a year thing and you won't be sending her flowers every week and buying gold jewellery etc.. There's nothing wrong at all with being romantic. In fact, western men could pick up a trick or 2, BUT, it is important to be authentic and not to portray ourselves as providing a fantasy lifestyle. There are also expectations on the Filipina to be a positive contributor to the relationship. You can be a good provider, without paying someone to be with you. For most Filipinas, a western income (pension or not) is already going to afford her better opportunities in life. It's important that she also realises you also have other options and won't settle for someone that's in it for just the money and gifts.

RU-vid kept showing this video (possibly because recently I was there for a month), so I eventually watched it. 🙂 One interesting observation of mine is actually that what you described as the good quality of Filipino men is, as far as I can see, widely recognized as a quite toxic behavior in the West: Extreme courting which consists of playing/faking someone else than who they truly are, just to "get the girl", after which it will invariably turn out that actually they're a quite different person to live with. I think the majority of mature people in my culture realize that if they meet a man who is strongly flirty and grandiose, then that man is probably doing the same to other girls as well, and they generally have serious (narcissistic) personality issues that are incompatible with a stable long-term relationship. And the values women (who are mature and desire a serious relationship) are looking for is more along the lines of true honest communication, real talk about important things, building trust, respect and affection through repeated mutual gestures, being able to talk through problems and solve conflicts constructively, having similar core values and goals in life, etc. At least I hope that I'm not being too idealistic. Also, possibly not everything translates between the two cultures. But, generally speaking, there are a lot of dysfunctional people in the west these days, from all genders. That's also a large part why some Western men are looking for a Filipino partner - because typically they have more stable values and more predictable life goals.

I've never cheated and never will even though I've been cheated on many times in the USA. All i want is one good, special, God fearing, loving, respectful, 100% committed woman that wants to be married, knows what marriage is, and will honor the vows taken. 💯

Filipina ladies are no different than any other women when it comes to aspiring to having a better lifestyle for themselves. without finance,there is no romance and when bills come in the door,love flies out the window.

Aloha from Hawaii and Happy New Year! Thank you for this very informative video and I will subscribe to your channel for good information. I hope to find my future Filipina wife in the Philippines.

Just found your channel, very enjoyable and enlightening. A cut above the usual vloggers, bravo!

Because foreigners can offer filipinas stability and filipinas can offer traditional wife role.

I just found your channel by accident and absolutely love it. Thank you so much.

First time viewing your vlog and very impressed. You have a very high level of insight and a thorough thought process. You also left me shaking my head at how well you speak English. Thanks for explaining the many dynamics of relationships in the Philippines. Very eye opening.

What an awesome and informative video… thank you for your excellent work 😊

I'm glad I found your channel. You really give valuable information. First video of yours that I've seen and I'm already a fan.

Thank you for explaining. And your very kind and special ❤

A brilliant video. This would be the best video I have watched. Thank you very much. I have like and also subscribed. I am really looking fore ward to watching more of your videos. I wish you all the very best and please take care.

I'm watching you for the first time and certainly not the last. I loved this video and appreciated the content. The insights you are providing will facilitate my success in the Philippines as I pursue the Filipina of my dreams. You are very articulate and I'm sure your presentations will only get better over time. Good luck to you and your channel....

Great video! You seem to know what you're talking about and overall, your sincerity shines!

I'm a first time listener and enjoyed your video. I've decided to subscribe for to your channel. Have an amazing New Year, take care and God bless you 🙏 😊

You are a very sensible and honest person. Thanks for the very candid video.

Don’t be a gold digger. Not every foreigner has oodles of money. Their thousand dollars may seem a lot but not when you expect your entire family to live on it as well. The only thing worse than a gold digger is someone who’s out to swindle an old person of his life savings.

Good video! You will be sucessfull on YT due to your content, your delivery and your articulation of the English language.

You are an amazing person.. I will sit and listen to your comments, you are so articulate ..explaining things so clearly, it's well understood...

A SUPERB ( clear, articulate, well researched ) case study on the Filipino dating scene and culture... So necessary for us Passport Bros coming from the West.. Your piece was believable, and fast paced, which kept it interesting.

First time viewer, very impressed with your views. All the best sister.✌️

I truly enjoy your discussions and easy-going delivery.

It is all a matter of social security, hence the old Western guy is needy for sex and attention he can't find in his country, he feels he is expired, and the Filipina is in search of social security. These two parties close a transaction that they call "falling in love". Meaning they love the deal they make for themselves.

2 reasons ....money to upgrade their lifestyle (and family's) and to escape the Philippines.

But there's a lot of video of Filipinas getting interviewed about why they like foreigners. Their answers are that they like to have a white baby with blue eyes and better opportunities because they have the chance to go abroad.

Happy NEW YEAR and yay u made it to a thousand followers!

What an excellent topic and a real eye opener . As a western man looking for a Filipina I have already come across everything you have said and because of what has happened to the Filipina looking for a western they have a lot of trust issues and it doesn’t make easy for us .Thank you for your vlogs very informative.

You are a very mature lady ... thank you. Bro. Leo, Saturday, Jan-06-24 @ 7:02 am EST USA.

This lady is giving you a right royal education. Great, honest vid.

Very well articulated explanations. Good job.

I appreciate the straight talk, I would rather outspoken and blunt conversations. About relationships.

An awesome video.Many great true points .Been married to a filipina for last 10 years 2 children.They are a great wife friend and soul mate.

I watched the whole video and found it to be spot on. Very true. Thanks.

Hi watching your video here in Florida USA. I think you nailed it! Keep telling the truth! Introduce our culture, so the foreigners that are interested ito marry a filipina will be informed. Keep up your good work

The most on point explanation...so i subscribe ❤ This is my very favorite explanation

Great video ,and insight on the subject.

Great vlog. Appreciate your insight as my wife and I are newly married and we are in the process of getting her to the US.

I watch several filipina vloggers that interview on the street. A little less than 50% want to marry a western man. Out of that 50, less than 50% want to live in the west. They don't want to leave their family in the Philippines.

Its a social status for filipina woman to have a foreigner man. Realtalk.

Thank you for your insights, ma'am. Ako ay asawa ni pinay, we met when we were 34 and 31, and she never would have given me a chance if her previous bf (Filipino) hadn't cheated on her. We celebrated our 22nd anniversary last month.

Very well spoken presentation, kudos….👏👍🏻

i enjoyed your chat very much thank you from Florida USA

Im really enjoying your channel, I plan to retire to PH in a few years ideally near Cebu, I have a friend who will help me acclimate, I've seen quite a few young single moms so it seems like guys like to hit it and quit it Looking forward to more content

Thank you for your videos. You have very informative information..

I think your absolutely correct loyalty is a must Thanks again

You combined two phrases.... "Swept away" and "Head over heels" : )

I believe That’s the case in every culture. I believe women want men who provide and care for them, men being the true head of the family.

You are a educated woman and explain everything well.

Thank you so much for your enlightening information. I am American going to meet my new Filipina girlfriend for the first time at the end of this month (Jan.'24) after video chatting at least six times a day with her for 4 months. I have been through a few bouts of tampo with her due to her trust issues. I did all the right things, canceling subscriptions to dating sites and not talking to anyone else other than her. I was scared that I would lose her but I did not give up because I know that she is the the person that I want to spend the rest of my life with and I believe that she feels the same way about me. Fortunately, I think I have finally gained her trust in the last month or so. Still, our conversations after the initial week or two of chatting have become very deep, very personal and very rewarding. She is truly my dream woman who has shown me that she wants to be dedicated to her man as I want to be to her. I cannot believe that I found someone so comptable at my stage of life who who has a great sense of humor while also being able to discuss anything and everything.......we have so much fun and laughter while chatting! BTW, for foreigners who may not be familiar with the term "tampo" it is a bad mood that Filipinas tend to get into and you just have to be calm, patient and understanding with them while trying to let the mood pass without arguing with them....too much! LOL

Excellent video ma'am. As an American who has been married to a Filipina for 28 years, I can confirm your talking points. You are very articulate and a pleasure to listen to. I need to watch some of your other videos. Take care and have a wonderful day.

Very good explanation of Filipina women and men I really liked your view my son in law is Filipino and takes care of my Daughter well I want a Filipina women before I get to old. Great video

Access to a better life. Mixed babies. Money.

Subscribed.... Very good video. You are more articulate than most Western men and women.

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Love the way you articulate your points. Not paligoy ligoy to steal your phrase. LOL... Ika nga maliwanag.

Very nice explanation. Salamat

I am glad I found this video. Thank you very much for your insight. I am married to a Filipina and I pray for her a lot because there is so much temptation to sin and I can see the traditional values slipping away from Filipina culture the further the Catholic Church strays away from God. It will say that it is not a bad mindset to encourage a wife to stay strong in a relationship where her partner is cheating. It sounds like you read the Bible. You know Paul teaches this. A wife’s husband’s unbelief and iniquity does not give any wife the right to abandon her service to her husband. She glorifies God when she continue doing the right thing, even if she suffers. There is a greater plan than our own happiness and contentment in this life. Prayer and adherence to God’s commandments. Nothing gives us the right to forgo those, no matter how much someone we love hurts us. If we want a relationship with God, then we forgive them and pray for them, as Christ commands. God bless you sister, keep doing what you do.

Finally, useful information on RU-vid about the Philippines.

Excellent video with clear explanations.

My love to the Philippines 🇵🇭 god bless you 😊

To have a better life and have good looking children so they can compete in the beauty pageant or become a movie star in the Philippines.This is what I heard to some pinays they want their kids to become Miss Universe.Most filipinas married for financial reason but don’t depend too much on your husband specially if he’s not well off and he’s old

Mga artista nga d2 sa pilipinas mostly mga half/mixed kahit ung mga nagjojoin ng mga beauty pageants ung mga nagrerepresent mga mixed pinay.

1988 was also the year that Spanish died in The Philippines, but I am curious what are my chances of seeing, meeting, or even dating a beauty pageant star? 🤔 Great video and great job on explaining this in this video and upload

Happy new year sister

Happy new year!😊

I keep telling people the same thing about wealth. Women everywhere prefer a man with money. It is just that in rich countries you need more money to impress the girl.

Very good analysis. Healthy looking hair too.

You are very honest.

Not a rising trend. Only becomes more common because of social media. It's not a novelty anymore either. The trend will change soon when foreign guys start to dump their filipina wife because they are a money pit and sick of her family and the crisis and drama. That's the next wave.

Great topic kaibigan

Loyalty is best.

Love your videos, thanx

Rising Trend? Well, you're right, it's been happening for decades, specifically since the end of WWII. The strange trend is a lot of Filipinas leaving America for an easier life in the Philippines.

You're are quite clear. Uragon is a word that's only used where Mayon Volcano is located. You're a very good narrator.

The answer is simple: opportunity. There are so many foreigners who want to marry Filipinas. Filipinas are in high demand globally. They are much more desirable than western women.

Wonderful insight... however.. I'm very reluctant to call this a "Trend" ...men ..who move with a purpose are doing out of necessity...and understand who and what they want. I've always been attracted to women of a softer and gracious culture.. regardless of nationality... Now that I'm able to start again.. that's what I'm going to get.

Just discovered your channel and I like your English speaking ability, also the way that you present your arguments and deliver your topic. I am very surprised by your statement that "it is not easy for Filipinas to find love ", why is that? I am looking for an intelligent, educated Filipina without any children ( had bad experience with women with children,so want my own ) ,but is happy to have a child(ren) with me . You wanted to say " in a state of limbo " ( not knowing what is happening next ) I like your frank ,open honesty about your culture and your people. I have always liked Filipina, although I got scammed when I joined Filipino Cupid and was too kind and stupid . I was shocked and a bit too trustworthy, but I am not giving up on finding my dream Filipina 😊 Pursuing a woman is called courting. Singing to a woman is called serenading. Getting pregnant is called getting knocked up . Do you think that I will find a Filipina of my dreams ? Can you help ?😊

We appreciate you sharing another insight into the Philippines' cultural biases, especially on the great degree of infidelity that has enveloped that nation. With many foreigners marrying Filipinas, I wonder if they don't fear that they may later lose their Philippine spouses based on the ingrained (although not favored) desire to stray since it is an observed acceptable practice within some family structures.

As an American when I see a man with a Filipino woman I just figured that dudes had enough and he did it right. I mean Pilipino women are just as attractive as western women except they're not ruined yet, mean they're loyalty still intact. These dudes just want to enjoy they're lives have a good women who's the CEO of his house who can take care of it and he just wants to grow old and enjoy his grandkids. More and more broken family will never see that. Why? 50% of all marriages end in divorce. OF THAT 50% of them 80% of all divorces are filed by the woman, they think the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

I like your commentary. No matter where you go on the planet, the men who are in a position to have options tend explore them. It's unfortunate that due to the economics of the Philippines that so many wonderful women get abandoned. I think think it's important for families to help vet partners, given they are truly looking out for the good of the daughter.

New subscriber here. Look forward to watching your videos

❤💯%. Thanks for sharing.

Excellent video, greetings from Savannah

Bless you dear!

The only person you can really change is yourself 1

Its mainly for financial reasons. Don't kid yourself into thinking it's love.

I’m a 38 year old 6’5 fireman 👨‍🚒 with no kids looking for a wife and you definitely put in a good case for the Filipinas.

Female perspective. The reason a like of Filipinas married American service men was not because there was a base in PH. That was only logistics. The reason was because American service men were earning a lot more and it was steady income. We've seen the same all over the world at various times. After WWII Italian women wanted to marry American men because the economy was so bad in Italy and Europe. Life was hard and American husband was an instant better life. There's nothing wrong with that. Natural human instinct for women to seek providers and males liking to be providers. Got our species this far. But wow do modern women hate to admit they want a guy with money. Super true in the West, but somewhat true in the rest of the world. Before 1960's movies and TV was full of shows where women were after higher earning men. It was perfectly acceptable and women were respected who went after a higher earning man. It was considered smart for women. This changed thanks to feminism but also because of divorce in the West. Men were happy to be providers to life long partners. But no fault divorce changed the deal where a wife could exercise her option to end the marriage while having the State force the man to remain being her provider. Men started to view women as gold diggers, dishonest and a threat. So women started to be shamed by feminist and disliked by traditional men.

Most Filipinas that I've met don't care about height. I'm a very short dude and I've been well received by Filipinas everywhere. Keep yourself fit, clean (bathe, haircut and fresh breath) and dress nice (not in cargo shorts and old t-shirts).. It's a pretty easy recipe.

Hello. Conservative Filipina also here. All the guys I dated (and am getting engaged to) are all foreigners (American men specifically). Here are my reasons: 1. I am attracted to Western features 2. Economic security. I want a breadwinner. 3. I just get along with them more than Filipino men. I have a lot of issues with Filipino men (e.g. jealousy, possessiveness, not enough money).

Excellent!!!

Great explanation, ❤ very well done.

Money and beautiful child to have that can become an actor or beauty contestant in Miss Universe!

I'm from Mexico I love Filipina s girls first friend and maybe more❤.