Friday, July 6, 2007

Looking for Sexy Filipinas?

Lots of men from around the world seem to be searching Google for the keywords "sexy Filipina." Unfortunately, most of the search results show smut and porn sites or mail order bride sites. Even a search for the neutral keyword "Filipina" shows similar results.

Many Filipinas - and Filipinos - have been decrying this very unfair and lopsided image of the Filipina online. Most definitely, the majority of Filipinas are NOT porn stars or porn star wannabes. And even if there may be Filipinas seeking relationships online, they do not comprise the majority and should not define the Filipina in general.

Yes, Filipinas are beautiful. Yes, Filipinas are sexy. But their beauty is not only skin-deep. And they are sexy not just in the physical sense. Filipinas may look fragile but they are strong, courageous, capable and resilient in the face of crisis and challenges. They are keenly intelligent and value learning and education. They are discerning and wise. They are confident and forward-thinking even as they are modest. They have dignity. They are naturally and sincerely caring for their fellowmen, and cherish friendships. They love deeply and passionately, and treasure family above all else except God.

Yes, the beautiful and sexy Filipina is indeed worth looking for. But no, you will not find the real Filipina in smut and porn sites. And you will not be doing her justice if you think that all there is to her is in the lists sold by mail order bride sites.

If you are looking for the real Filipina, look for the real person behind the image. Look for the unique individual proudly carrying the heritage of her people. Only then will you find true beauty.

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