Philippine Brides

Today, Philippine brides are meeting their future foreign spouses through mobile phones, Internet-based chatting - the most popular today, and other means.

With the existence of internet-based dating, keeping in touch with your dates or starting a search for your possible Romeo or Juliet is made easier.

According to a Philippine government agency, the number of inter-marriages in 2006 at 24,954 was triple the number in 1989, which stood at 7,819.

In terms of distribution, the U.S. has the highest number of Filipino inter-marriages with 124,638 or 40.24 per cent of the total. Japan follows with 94,792 or 30.60 per cent. Australia is third with 25,073 or 8.09 percent.

Many Western men choose to build a relationship with a Filipina girl. Some even choose to marry a Filipina. But what makes Filipino women so wanted?

Philippine Brides Are Renowned for Their Beauty

They surely stand out among Asian women in terms of charm and femininity. If you think otherwise, you probably have never seen Angela Perez Baraquio – the first Asian American and Filipino American who was crowned Miss America 2001 and Miss Hawaii.

Philippine brides are a delight to be around because of their disposition and personality.

Since birth Filipinas are raised in a special sense of honor called Delikadesa (or Delicadeza). Delicadeza is a Spanish term which when translated in English means daintiness. It is defined as a sense of propriety, an act of being refined or delicate in tastes and manners.

It is Delikadesa that gives Filipino women such admirable qualities and distinguishes them from Western ladies. You will never find a proper Philippine girl bringing shame onto herself and her family by lying, cheating, stealing, running around with different men or flunking out of school. It is one of the meanings of Delikadesa – pride in doing the right thing.

Philippine Brides are Understanding, Patient and Composed

Most Philippine women would never engage in a quarrel or a loud argument simply because this wouldn’t suit a real Lady. They are taught to speak politely, with a gentle tone of voice. Arguing is just not acceptable, along with public criticism. This soft spoken, quiet and understanding nature of the Filipina Ladies is the desired trait that Filipinas strive towards.

Filipina girls are generous and naturally caring and supportive.

The common spirit of survival has united the Filipinos for centuries making generosity and loyalty towards family a time-honored tradition. The caring and supportive nature of the Filipinas is apparent in the fact that there are no booming businesses for retirement homes or orphanages in the Philippines – they would never abandon a child or a member of the family in need.

Philippine Brides Believe in a One-Man One-Woman Relationship

Since there is no "absolute divorce" in the Philippines, Filipinas are raised in a high regard for the sanctity of marriage and consider it a life long commitment. Some, in fact many who marry these Filipina beauties, swear they make the best wives in the world – loyal, loving and faithful past death.

Philippine Women put Family Before Money

Faithfulness to the family is a tradition that is characteristic of the Filipino society. To the Philippine girl, family will always remain a great priority. Philippine women, whom many would consider as coming from a relatively poor country, view the close loving bonds of their family as their wealth. They are more willing to sacrifice career than a family.

Philippine Brides are Excellent Home Keepers

Filipino ladies equate domestic responsibility with being a good wife – their home is a great source of pride for them and they do their best to create a warm and loving environment for their family. For the Filipina even yelling at home would mean de-facing her home so you will probably never find a Filipina woman screaming or breaking dishes.

Philippine Girls are Well Educated

The Philippine culture attaches great importance to college education. Pride in accomplishment at school is instilled in Filipinas since their childhood and female college enrollment even exceeds that of the male. This affects the social positions too. Unlike other Asian countries where women tend to be in more subservient positions, the Philippines businesses are more accepting of women performing business. This is apparent with the current Philippine president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo – the second Philippine woman to hold this esteemed position.

Philippine Brides are Religious

The Philippines is predominantly Roman Catholic and it is common amongst Philippine families to raise their children in the church. So don’t be surprised if your Filipina girl is more devoted to her religion than you are to yours.