Hi Paul
Scotsfiancee actually makes a very valid point. I'd recommend talking to a few Filipino's online. That way you get to judge them alongside each other, and it gives you a better all round picture.
This is what I done, as I wanted to learn more about the people, culture, the way they think, etc, before I picked the one I'm now married too.
Just going for one, gives you tunnel vision, and you need to be careful that some part of you is not doing it out of pity for the girl, as you want to be her knight in shining armour. This is always a mistake, and ends in disaster.
If you befriend a few online, you will get the feel to who tells the truth and those that don't. The one that doesn't ask for money, does not talk about instant marriage/visa, wants you to write real letters, is usually the good one.
Maybe it may work out with this girl, but their is no reason why you need one with skeletons in the closet. You'll find most are very loyal Catholics, and that type of work goes against everything they workship......
