Financial support for Filipino parents?

It is not common.

But, there is only one thing I would say.

My parents are old already and more than 60 years of age, but I give them a monthly amount as part of support on what they need.

I don't care if where will they going to spend those extra amount they received from me, all I want is to make them happy, satisfied and comfortable the way they live, because we can't calculate if what will happen next.

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I find it a common practice for Filipinos to venerate their parents by providing for them, even when the parents are not hard-up. I've heard people telling how they try to cater to the whims of their elderly parents because the parents sacrificed so much in order to put them through school and provide them with the books, uniforms and school supplies needed. Ever since I started earning a salary, I gave my parents money every month and then now, I pay for some of their groceries and medicines. It's just my way of thanking them for doing the best they knew how for me as a child.

Guys! The only reason a Filipina will marry a foreigner is for money and opportunity. Love is not always the case even though the little brown darlings will look you in the eye and tell you that they love you. Their only real love and priorities are their immediate family. They live by (untang na loob) A culture of owing and obligation to their family. You as a foreigner have absolutely no obligation to support their families. They should learn to catch their own fish or make your wife get a job and support her own family!

Are not in need? there is no financial obligation or whatsoever that I know of if they are not in need.

It's common however to provide emotional support and be present when parents are older.

How about if your mom who abandoned you and your sister for running away because of some man. Then when she finally knew that your are earning money she keeps on asking money to the point wherein she wants for you to shoulder all her financial needs? I was giving her money but I came to the point that I am so tired that she keeps on whining at me that she needed money for her basic needs. And when I said that I really don t have enough money anymore cause I already gave her part and support my dad and my sister who goes to college to. But still she keeps on insisting. Is it okay to disconnect my life from her? Afterall, she left us.

Very common

I find nothing wrong with supporting my old folks. I wouldn't want them to go begging for food, after they provided me with the best education and attended well to my formative years.

Actually it is the other way around. I started working and my income is still not enough for the upkeep of my studio, so my parents help. When they grow old and are in need of help, I will gladly help them then.

it is a case to case basis really, as for me giving back a lil without parents asking is great way to let them know i care and a simple way to say thank you for baby sitting me.. let me do my share bcoz i love them much, irreplaceable.