I know of a Filipina who got a tourist visa despite the fact that she doesnt have any property or any employment background and also is a mother to a young child in Dumaguete. The only bank account she has is the one opened for her by her sponsor who happens to be quite wealthy. Based on her financial position in the Phils you wouldnt think she would have a chance of obtaining a visit visa. But within a month after filing her application she was granted one solely because of the status of the sponsor who's also got letters after his name.