Well, after looking at the replies so far, it looks as though no-one has provided a rented apartment for their Pinay girlfriend.
Renting seems so alien to me after seeing how family oriented Filipinas are.
I sent money to my fiancee when she was away from her family whilst waiting for the spousal visa to be granted and that felt so right to me as there was solid committment from both of us.
To do this for a girlfriend would be crazy IMO.
It is setting yourself up for a big fall.