I think your above paragraph, is the best way, to conduct your relationship. Seems to me to be the sensible route, to take, regarding money.
It's good you've got your trip booked, we all face the uncertainty, of how we will get on in person.
Another thing often overlooked, is how we actually react to being in the Philippines. For some people, for whatever reason, it may just not be for them. Getting over there earlyish, can help to iron a lot of these problems out & help to build the basis of a good relationship.
Meet ur girl in real...
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