June 6, 2026
My name is Joe S. I grew up in the Chicago suburbs of Glenview, Illinois, and I was born in 1949. Until my retirement, I practiced tax law in the San Diego, California, area. One day in 2018, my wife of 29 years informed me she wanted a divorce, and we divorced. After the divorce, a good friend who was a medical doctor suggested that rather than date American women, I should try a Philippine woman. I was surprised. He said LOTS of his older patients around my age were married to Philippine women and I should seek a woman from the Philippines since they were quite loyal and dedicated to their husbands. Ok, well… I had to do my research to see if this was even possible. I looked up that there were definitely a share of Philippine women who were “gold diggers” and outright thieves. However, the common thread in these horror stories was that the woman was from an urban area and the Philippine dating site did not do any vetting to see if the women were bona fide. My research led me to conclude I needed to find an honest dating website that specializes in just Philippine women, and I needed to find someone who grew up and lived in the very remote countryside of the Philippines. The Philippine dating website was “Christian Filipina” (the Philippines was a former Spanish colony; therefore, female Filipinos refer to themselves as “Filipinas”). The VERY cool thing about the site, Christian Filipina, is each woman has a little Google Map with a pin as to exactly where they are from, making it very easy to locate someone from the “Provinces” (the remote, non-urban parts of the Philippines) and not urban areas. Christian Filipina also seems to do some vetting of the women to see if they are bona fide.
Let me tell you my experience. I signed up for Christian Filipina. I was actually completely honest with my age, and I used recent photos and no embellishment about my past life. One of the questions asked was, ‘What age range do you want your Filipina?’ Well… even though I was born in 1949, I still am attracted to younger women, so I answered, between ages 30 and 60. GEEZ!! Within an hour of logging on for the first time to the Christian Filipina site, I had more than 100 names and photos available of Filipinas, most of whom were in their 30s to early 40s! I quickly found someone who was from a remote corner of the Philippines; she did not have any children and had never been married before. After corresponding with her for a while via WhatsApp, I flew to Manila and paid for her and her mother to fly from Tacloban to Manila so that I could meet her. The meeting went well, and after several years and many trips to the Philippines, we are now in the process of getting the USA Fiancé Visa so I can bring her here to the USA and we can get married.
One or two cultural notes you should be aware of: Philippine society puts a huge burden on women to help contribute to the financial well-being of the family. If you are going to marry a Filipina, she can no longer work and help her family financially. You should be prepared to help her send a sum every month to her family. My suggestion: the average Filipino for the whole country makes only $300 US dollars per month per person! I am going to send $300/mo to my Filipina’s parents. Also, most Filipinos believe ALL foreigners are rich! You may be asked by your Filipina’s family for a “loan” or a gift. I would not recommend it. BUT this culture is very Asian, meaning if you don’t politely and deferentially decline to lend/gift someone money, you could “break someone’s face.” Meaning not a punch in the face, but causing extreme embarrassment to your Filipina.
– Joe, California, United States
I’m Celia 55 yrs old of age I am a widow with four children, and I am also active in our church as an usher/gatekeeper in Las Piñas City. There are times when I feel lonely and think about the day when my children will eventually have families of their own. I do not want to grow old alone, so I decided to join a dating site.
Hello to all my fellow Christian Filipinas/ foreign man. If you’re looking for a meaningful relationship and someone who will truly love and care for you, then try this Christian Filipina dating service. It’s a legit app where you can meet your lifetime partner and a Christian man. I’m truly grateful to Christian Filipina for helping me find a genuine partner, and most of all, I thank our Lord Jesus Christ for guiding me throughout this journey. I’m also thankful to my partner for loving me sincerely and for embracing my culture and the ways of the Philippines. He’s not only thoughtful toward me but also to my family. He’s a successful businessman in Las Vegas, yet he remains humble and grounded. He prefers a simple life and never encouraged me to be materialistic. I wasn’t raised to be materialistic either, having grown up in a humble, simple life in the province. I’ve learned through some struggles that inspire me to be content and joyful even with small things. I remember, on one of our first dates here in my small town, we’re just eating dirty ice cream 🍦on the stree and we’re genuinely happy. 🩷 Because at the end of the day, what matters most is that you’re happy with the person you’re with, and above all, that Christ is always at the center of the relationship. Live simply. Choose joy.
I’ve always believed in God’s perfect timing.
I was looking for someone to share life with and start a partnership with. Cecil came into my life, and I was so happy. Cecil was beautiful, loving, kind, and generous. Someone I could see myself spending the rest of my life with.
We met on Christian Filipina in December of 2024. After speaking for a while, Annie and I decided to have dinner once I landed in Cebu. It was just supposed to be dinner. Lol We just hit it off, and the rest is history. I have never felt so appreciated in all my life. She feels she has never been loved in the way that I have shown her. Seven months later, I proposed to her on her birthday. I put the ring on her finger in the middle of the night. I thought it would be romantic. Lol But instead, she woke up screaming. I thought I was about to have a heart attack. Soon after that, I met with her family, and we all hit it off. We went to the Temple of Leah and the Sirao Garden, and we had a great time. Annie will be moving to Florida soon. We’re getting married at Disney World. Then, in a few years, we are moving back to Cebu. I fell for two things in the Philippines. One, I fell for Annie and her kindness, and then I fell for her country. I’ve never been treated with so much respect in my life. The people in the Philippines are so wonderful. All you need to do as a Westerner is to give respect, and you’ll be fine in the Philippines. God bless.
Our journey on Christian Filipina began with simple chats about our daily lives, and it felt natural right away. I knew I had found “the one” the moment I felt peace, trust, and comfort being myself with him. During our first time meeting in person, I was nervous at first, but it quickly turned into a warm and special moment. Looking back, my favorite memories aren’t just the big events, but the simple, quiet moments—laughing together, sharing meals, and offering each other unwavering support.
