It is ominous. I’ve met dozens of women who are absolutely stuck for life. If I was raising a family there and had a daughter, I’d tell her never to marry a pinoy in the Philippines. Just live together. Which is what young people are doing there now to avoid the trap. Men can marry without consequences. They just hop to the next girl and start a new family.

Sure, but it basically takes 2-5 years and costs $8-10k. It’s possible, but a complete pain in the ass. Which is why most couples there simply separate and start new families.