It definitely also depends on your attitude and confidence levels. I'm the type of guy that has no problem belting out I will always love you by Whitney Houston (I have a terrible voice) in a videoke bar or dancing ridiculously to any type of music. I also prefer interacting with the culture rather than staying in tourist traps and I'm very keen on their culture. I have literally walked on foot at one time 10-15 miles around Manila for the hell of it. I also have no problem striking up convos with anyone and am down for anything adventurous. Filipinas from my experience love this type of attitude. It is seen as fun to them and exciting. I think where some guys fail is that they lack the confidence or are not comfortable with the culture.Well, I don't plan on giving these girls any money....especially not at first. And, yes, I am green. I've never been to the Philippines and I'm only relying on secondhand stories. Also, I've heard such a wide variety of stories of how Filipinas are. Guys like you and Winston say they are bad overall. Guys like hammata, Pete, Outwest, and other guys on other forums say they are good. Guys like mguy say they hate all whites and only like him (lol).
The food will suck at some points, some people harass you, it's hot as balls, the women can be a little childish and stupid, amenities won't be first world in most places, you will get annoyed, things won't make sense but if you are open you will learn to love it.
Another point is there should be no reason for you to give her money. Sure pay for her 5 dollar meal and maybe pay her cab home. If she is mooching off you it will be your fault. To this day the most money a female has ever asked from me in the Philippines was to buy her load (minutes on her phone). I said no and she never brought it back up for the rest of the date and continued to message me for weeks and even months later but not another peep about money. I have a multitude of friends I always meet there, mostly girls and they've never asked me for a cent other than my portion of the trip we'd go on. And a lot of times they'd cut me a deal or pay for it. Sure if I asked them to go somewhere with me I'd foot the bill but that is just common courtesy.
Most of the guys in other forums, not so much here but maybe, tend to complain about the small things. Buying the meal, paying for trip, helping out with the cab. Maybe because I'm somewhat from the south but I have no problem doing this. It's simple respect, but I have had Pinays pay for everything for me. If you want her to stay with you or go on a trip don't get pissed if you have to pay for it. It's just a part of being in a poor country.