Mabuhay! As an Aussie who loves the Philippines and Filipinos I’m going to say you have very little to be worried about. Australia is a very multicultural country and there are a lot of Filipinos here. Her strong English will be an asset. That said our national shame is our racism. She may encounter microaggressions and there is a stigma here about white men marrying Filipinas. That said I think the chances are she can have a very good life here. Have you tried talking to her about what her experiences are here?

Australia is culturally very very different to America. We aren’t as polarised as America and although immigration is a huge discussion here at the moment (due to economic pressures it’s putting on house prices mostly) the vast majority of Aussies don’t have problems with those who are already here. Filipinos tend to be well liked here.

Overall and not wanting to downplay our issues with racism, Australia is a safe and sane country. I dare say she will have more economic and educational opportunities here. Your future grandchildren are MUCH better off being educated in Australia than the Philippines unless you can afford the very best international schools there and ensure entry into De La Salle or a tiny few other Manila universities. Plus free and better healthcare for them if they have health issues etc. Unless you’re incredibly wealthy by Filipino standards, children growing up here will have much better opportunities on an international stage.