Sorry to hear your news Mick. Its always a great shame to hear when these things happen. As you've just mentioned its important to remember that this type of behavior isn't limited to filipinas, indeed its occuring all over the world. I've a mate who just had a similiar experience with a uk girl. Obviously didn't need visa's etc but she took him for a real rollercoaster ride and nearly cleaned him out and left him in a right ol mess. The important thing is that within a short time he was over her realising that it was not his fault, he was not the bad person in the relationship and soon he'll meet someone who is worthy of him and willing to make a relationship / partnership work. Of course it helped that he had his mates near him to support him as you will have, in real life and in this forum.
So stay strong, remeber its not your fault, you never know when the next big thing is going to come along and surprise you. THe thing now is to move on and spend some quality me time, go out and enjoy yourself and in time you'll start thinking about a new relationship.
Good luck.
