Q. How are you different from the other agencies?

A. The reason this service was started was because I simply was dissatisfied by efforts of the other foreign dating services. If you look at the typical dating service, their girls are from all over the Philippines. The Philippines covers a very large area and consists of over 7000 islands. It is unrealistic to think that you will have an opportunity to meet multiple girls due to the fact that it can take as many as two solid days of travel once you get off the plane in Manila to meet a girl in a distant province. And with up to two days of travel on your journey back, you have likely spent as much as four days, and possibly half of your vacation, on a bus or a boat. I had purchased 50 addresses from an agency and upon doing research on the Philippines, I realized that 90% of those addresses were potentially worthless due to inaccessibility. This would especially be the case if one girl was from Luzon and another from Mindanao (the two largest major islands). I didn't have more than 8 days for my vacation and I wanted to meet more than one girl. And since there are many things you must do, like meet her family which takes even more time to accomplish, I knew that I would drastically have to narrow my choices. This left me with 5 girls. I was fortunate that four of the five replied to me. I eventually was able to meet with two of those girls, but I realize now that my money was wasted by those unusable addresses and because my choices were very limited. Because of this, I realized that the foreign introduction industry was severely lacking in its convenience factors. I have set out to create my own custom agency that recruits all of its ladies from the easily accessible and very modern areas such as Manila, Quezon, Baguio City, and Laoag City from the Luzon island. I also realized the much greater demand for these ladies after talking to many of them over a long period of time, and comparing them with ladies from the distant provinces.

Q. Why should you chose the larger cities over the provinces?

A. My personal opinion is the compatibility and convenience factor. If you found this site, it probably means that you are a modern, forward-thinking gentleman. It is in your best interests therefore to choose a lady who, while feminine and conservative, is able to adjust to your habits and culture with relative ease. Typically in the cities, the girls tend to emulate their American and Canadian counterparts with respect to their interests and sophistication. Most, if not all, have cell phones, use e-mail, and are fluent in English. If you have ever written a letter abroad you can expect to have to wait up to two months for a reply. This makes e-mail the only realistic alternative. These ladies are very fashion conscious and try to keep up on current events and popular culture. Most are huge fans of American films and music and love anything that is different from their traditional native culture. They are also fascinated with foreign men in general. If you ever walk the streets of Manila, you will understand what I mean. For example, if you are sitting outside at a cafe, people will slow their pace and stare at you while they walk by. Often they will approach you and ask if you are enjoying your stay and if you like their country and its people. In contrast to the cities, most foreigners tend to experience culture shock when they visit ladies in the distant provinces. While friendly, the people tend to struggle with English and communication is always a challenge. The attitudes about everyday living are also much different than with what we are accustomed. Amenities are scarce. It is almost impossible to find a public restroom in these areas and you must typically resort to having to relieve yourself in the bushes. But if "roughing it" is for you, then maybe the provinces would suit your tastes. Also travel is difficult where you must take a motorcycle or a jeepney for very long distances to complete your trip. There is nothing more frustrating than getting temporarily lost in the provinces. It has happened to me twice, and it was enough for me to pledge my loyalty to the big cities and I am content with what I have found there.

Q. How do you recommend that I go about writing to these ladies?

A. Men who utilize this website tend to focus on girls who have e-mail listed. I must emphasize that just because they do not list an e-mail address does not mean that they cannot or will not use e-mail. Think of it this way: Would you use e-mail and/or pay the fees of an internet cafe if you didn't know anyone else who uses it? Of course you wouldn't. And it is the same for these ladies. They just need a reason to start, and then they will be checking it regularly when they know, for sure, that there will be mail waiting for them, thus not wasting their money.

Therefore I recommend a mixture of girls...write to a few with e-mail and a few that do not have e-mail. Your results will be alot better than if you only wrote to those with e-mail, as they get the most replies. Yes, it will initially take a couple of weeks longer to start your correspondence, but once you have initiated contact, the rate of your communication will increase rapidly as her interest builds. Many girls have even asked why nobody has written yet to our staff in the Philippines. When they are told that it is because they don't have e-mail, they sigh and say how they would use it, but they can't afford to keep paying for something if they are not getting anything out of it. It's up to you to give them a reason. Many filipias actually have e-mail, but they don't want to give it out until they receive an actual letter. They use the written letter as a test of the sincerity of a man. Even though it is clearly stated here about the benefits of taking the time to write, most men will STILL opt for girls who already have an e-mail address available. For those who are reading this, use this "inside" information to your advantage. Also, please make sure to enclose a photo of yourself. It is only fair that if you know what she looks like, she should be able to see your face as well. Finally, make the letter descriptive , honest, and be sure to tell her about your family. Most importantly, do not boast of your accomplishments...it will only turn her off. In other words, be yourself and be humble. They don't want an arrogant and macho attitude....they have seen plenty living from their own areas.

Q. What about calling them on the telephone?

A. I don't recommend contacting them by phone until you have established contact through either a letter or e-mail. Just like you probably don't like it when someone calls to try to sell you something over the phone, these girls are not going to be comfortable talking to a complete stranger (and in a personal manner) that they know nothing about.

Q. How many girls should I write?

A. The minimum number that I recommend is 10. That is why our rates are set up as they are....so that you will be persuaded to choose a healthy number of ladies with which to correspond. A man who is truly sincere about meeting a filipina would be best suited for a membership of some sort. We currently have three different membership options which gives all of the addresses in our database (hundreds) plus all additional updates for a period of time, depending on which option you choose. And the number of available ladies greatly outnumbers the number of members that we have. I am positive that you will be very busy for a long time....and will not be disappointed with your results.

Those men who are disappointed typically only write to 1-3 ladies. Remember that this, like anything else dealing with relationships, is a numbers game. Chances are that there is a lady in our pages that complements you perfectly. You just have to find her. This brings me back to a guy that I used to know back in college. He was just an average looking guy. But he was very aggressive when it came to women. Most of the time, he was rejected outright. But due to his persistence, he was never without a desirable girlfriend. And my other friends could only scratch their heads in disbelief of his success. So hopefully you see that it is much to your advantage to put forth the effort to write to multiple ladies.

Q. What about age differences?

A. Realistically, most filipinas will accept a man who is as many as 20 years her senior. There are a few that want someone of a certain age range, and this is specified in her profile. Much of this depends on you as well, as the age range is not set in stone, so to speak. What this means is that if you are very successful and are in good shape (not overweight), you may find a lady who is as many as 30 years your junior to accept you.

Q. How difficult is travel to the Philippines?

A. Basically the major airlines offer the same types of travel options to the Philippines as they do to any other foreign country. If you live within the continental United States, you can expect to pay between $650-$900 for a round-trip ticket during the "off-peak" season. Typically those who will pay less live on the West Coast since there is one less connecting flight. I recommend that you shop around for the best price and talk to independent travel agents instead of dealing with the huge on-line travel agencies which typically charge as much as 25% more for a ticket. Once you get there, either your lady will meet you at the airport if she is from the Manila area, or you will take a modern bus to one of the other major cities. I was surprised to find that the Philippines uses the same style of air-conditioned bus that is so common in North America.

Q. What about language differences?

A. The official written language in the Philippines is English. Almost everyone in the cities speaks English very well. As you get away from the cities, people tend to be more isolated and do not do as well with English. Some people in the cities speak English so well, that you forget that you are talking to someone who is foreign to you. And you will find that the writing skills of the average filipino is often much better than that of the average native English speaker.

Q. What is your guarantee on the addresses?

A. We do everything that we can to see to it that the addresses are current in our pages. It is inevitable that some girls will move or their e-mail addresses will expire if they do not log in for awhile due to a vacation or what-not. Therefore, if you scan a copy of a return letter or send us an e-mail failure daemon notice, we will give you your choice of TWO addresses for your inconvenience either from our current pages, or from a future update to the site. We are not able to issue refunds or credit due to the nature of the information provided however.

Q. Will you respond if I write you an e-mail?

A. Of course. Typically someone will check our main e-mail account at least 3 times per day and respond in a timely manner. We honestly don't get that many letters or inquiries, so you will be taken care of quickly. This is a medium sized site in a small industry. Sites like these do not get anywhere even close to the number of hits that the average dating site gets, either national or local. A safe bet would be to assume that your e-mail will be answered by us within 24 hours.

Q. How many men write to these girls?

A. Believe it or not, it is not anywhere near as many as you might think. As was mentioned above, most girls without e-mail get ZERO replies! The prettiest girls without e-mail will get one or two, but that's it. Most guys tend to only pick 1-2 girls to write, and they almost always have e-mail. Our policy is that when a girl has her address requested by about 8 different men, we will remove her from our pages unless she requests otherwise.

Q. How will I receive the addresses I purchase?

A. If you order through our secure system, it should immediately be delivered to the e-mail address that you provide. In addition, we display their contact information on a "thank-you" screen after you complete your order. It would be therefore in your best interests to "cut-and-paste" the addresses from that screen onto the 'notepad' feature of your PC.

Sometimes there will be a database error where the addresses do not get delivered. If this happens, simply e-mail us with the names of the girls you requested, and we will forward them to you as soon as possible.

Q. Why should I give this type of introduction service a try?

A. While this type of service tends to have the "Mail order Brides" stigma attached to it due to historical reasons, it is no longer the case. These ladies join this agency of their own free will and should be respected as such. If you think about it, this service is really no different than any other domestic singles, dating, and matchmaking service. "Mail Order Brides" is a term that means slavery and servitude. While true in the past and in illegal, underground sex trade operations today, it is no longer a normal part of the foreign introduction industry and mainstream websites such as this. The most significant difference that you will find with this type of service is in the quality of girls that you see. Most of these ladies would have dozens of men chasing them if they were single and living amongst us domestically. I have read statistics that show that for every single Asian girl in non-Asian countries, there are about 50 men competing for her affection. This is true from my own experiences, as I dated filipinas from areas like Chicago who would get "hit on" at least 5 times on any given day and were well aware how desirable they are to the average man.

But in Filipino dating sites such as this, there just is not this level of competition. Why? Because, for one, it is not a free singles service. Most men will avoid paying for a dating service. They convince themselves that they can find an unattached Asian woman on the internet. For a short time, I was one of those guys. But I quickly realized how pointless it was to go about the dating scene in that manner. You should use this little bit of information to your advantage over all of the others.

And the best thing of all, is that they do not have the same outlook on life or attitude as the average American girl! This is, by far, the most significant aspect. Most, if not all filipinas are Christian or strongly believe in God. Many of these same women specifically request a Christian man as one of their desired traits in a mate. While many women that you are used to would never cater to you like in old-fashioned times, a filipina will insist that she make you more comfortable. If that means getting you a glass of iced tea (without you asking) after a long day of work, so be it. She will do everything to shows that she appreciates having you as her man. There are not too many girls like this anymore (especially domestically), but rest assured that this character trait is ingrained in the mind of the average filipina.

Q. Are these Filipino women simply using me to become an American, Canadian, or European citizen?

A. While it has happened before, it is EXTREMELY rare. It is far more likely that a woman from your own area will marry you for your money rather than who you are as a person, statistically speaking. All these girls really want is to meet a man who loves and truly appreciates the love that they show to him. This "celebration of woman" is mainly a Western phenomenon. The average filipina comes from a male dominated area or household where it is common for the man to be lazy and get all the benefits, while the woman does all of the work with no appreciation.

In our modern times, most of these ladies life a fair life, devoid of poverty or truly harsh conditions. They simply want to try something new....in the exact same way that you are trying something new by writing to them. It really is as simple as that.

Q. What about getting her a visa?

A. This varies from country to country. In the United States, the law is very strict about immigration. Typically, it will take 3-6 months to get a "fiancee" visa, and a year to get a visa if you are already married. But if you have a minimum of a high school education, you can easily complete the required documents. For more information, please see our page at: http://www.manilabeauty.com/visa.phtml.

Q. How does e-mail forwarding work and how much does it cost?

A. Definition of e-mail forwarding: The interested man writes an e-mail sent to us in the form of an introduction letter to the girl he wants to contact. A member of the staff prints out the letter locally and sends it to the girl.

This is our e-mail forwarding plan:

For full members, we will be charging $2.50 per letter with a minimum of 10 letters sent at once. For 5-9 letters at once: $3 each. And then $4 each for 1-4 letters. Each letter includes a Philippine P15 international stamp for the lady to reply. But remember that since they live in or near the cities and internet cafes, many will likely reply by e-mail. Actually, the ones in Manila were complaining to my agent there why nobody has written yet :) These are girls without e-mail listed obviously....many are realizing the importance of e-mail, but they have a hard time justifying the cost since they are not 100% sure that they will have mail to read. 


Note that you will see e-mail forwarding services at our competitors sites for a minimum of $5 each, and Philippine stamps for $1 each only if you buy 10 or more. Considering that express mail from the U.S. to the Philippines is $20 and it still takes a few days, our e-mail forwarding system is a great deal.


For non-members we offer the following:

$3 per letter with a minimum of 10 letters sent at once.
$3.50 per letter for 5-9 letters
$4.50 for 1-4 letters

Non-members may upgrade to a full membership by paying the difference for the desired membership option from their initial purchase to us through Paypal at http://www.paypal.com 

Is preferred that payments are made through Paypal using the address: support@manilabeauty.com

Send your letter to that e-mail address as well following payment and it will be forwarded to the appropriate mailer in the Philippines.

Q. Where is your physical storefront?

A. Basically you are there now. We do not have a static address to keep our costs low and thus we can give better rates to you. The beauty of the internet is that all you need is a PC to maintain a website. We have men and women who live and work in the major cities such as Manila, Laoag, Cebu, Baguio, and their suburbs who find these filipino girls and offer them the option of joining the agency. At any given time, one of these "field agents" may also answer your e-mails, as they help to administer various aspects of the website operation as part of their duties.

Q. Do you have a brochure you can send?

A. Again, to keep our overhead down, we do not offer a brochure. We cannot justify a brochure, since the main purpose of a website is to give you all the information you need.

These are the questions that we most often get if someone does not read this page beforehand, and they are therefore covered here. If you still have questions after reading this, please e-mail us at support@manilabeauty.com and someone will get to your question as soon as possible.

Good Luck!

The Staff of Manila Beauty