Well, since you ask, I deliberately set out seeking a Filipina for a wife.
When I decided to look for a wife, I looked around here (America) and I do not like what I see happening to the culture of the US. Unfortunately for the Philippines I see the same thing happening in the cities like Manilla etc.
I spent 2 years living in the Philippines in the 1980's and remember those years fondly. I LOVED the Filipino peoples and culture. They have gotten much wrong... but they have gotten so much right, in my opinion.
So I looked around America and was seeking someone who has strong family values and considered her family more important than herself. The Filipina's in the forum may not understand why I am saying that, but those of us living in America KNOW that the ladies here have become egocentric thinking only of themselves. Finding a woman that embraced the values I treasure in America would be extremely difficult if it is even POSSIBLE any more.
I am not saying that ALL Filipina's are angels who never do wrong, but I truly believe that I have a greater chance of finding the "family" oriented woman in the Philippines than the USA...
It does not hurt that I have always considered the Filipina as the most beautiful women I have ever seen. Some times their beauty leaves me breathless. That picture that Crissi posted just a few moments ago is the perfect example... what a lovely lady. I also believe that an Amerasian child is one of the most beautiful combinations that can be had... between any race.
SO to answer your question Crissi... I would find myself to be the most fortunate man in the world to find a Filipina that is my soul mate. To find one that is not my soul mate would be the same as finding any other woman that is not. I simply believe that my soul mate will be contained within the body of a Filipina. You have to look somewhere... I think my odds are best looking in the Philippines.
Bill