Internet usage in the Philippines is rising. Today, the country has the reputation for being the mail-order bride capital of the world. Surprisingly, even a Google search will bring up dozens of Filipinas from the first 30 results of websites.
“Mail-order bride” refers to a woman who voluntarily submits her photos and profile for display with the aim of marrying a foreigner.
The rapid growth of matchmaking, dating and marriage websites provide the idea of what a mail-order bride is from an impoverished undereducated young lady to a highly sophisticated high-ranking corporate person.
Getting to know someone from the other side of the world is a big risk. It takes time to develop trust and love to finally decide to meet the person face to face. When the guy asks your hand for marriage, generally you would take your chances with him because of more than a thousand reasons.
A lot of Filipinas nowadays believe in online dating and are equally determined to find love online. A lot of my friends have uploaded their pictures and profiles on CherryBlossoms.com.
Cherry Blossoms is founded in 1974 which provide service for women looking for foreign husbands. Their pictures and profiles were printed in a catalog or magazine. Accordign to an article, the company is recognized to have pioneered mail-order bride industry. At present, it is booming on the internet in addition to other websites dedicated to this industry.
The idea may sound a true romance but it is highly stressed to practice vigilance and education. A bride-to-be should be sensible enough to be aware of the risks and not just benefits. She should understand by heart her immigrant rights to avoid trapping herself into domestic abuse and illegal trafficking. May you be a Filipina or any other nationality, one should be equipped on the most vital information regarding online dating. With this, there are no reasons why an internet marriage cannot work out and have the same shot at success as traditional marriages.
