SPARKS CAMP - First Queer Dating Show in the Philippines

Is dating difficult these days? Have you been looking for that certain spark? Be ready as 10 single guys gets the ball rolling in the country's first queer dating reality show called "SPARKS CAMP". The show will be premiered this Wednesday at Black Sheep's YouTube channel and yes, netizens have certainly noticed.

I've seen how people reacted on Twitter, some thirsty for conversations. At the helm is Director Theodore Boborol who has been part other hit shows like PBB and MMK among others. Patrick Valencia and Daniel Saniana also wrote the script. Patrick has done "Hanging Out", "The Third Party",  hit web show "Hello Stranger". Daniel on the other hand did "Sila Sila" apart from his other works. Hosting the show is Ms. Mela Habijan who's been a stern supporter and part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Director Theodore says "We are very excited to let you see the show Sparks Camp, I hope you enjoy the show and hear who you are rooting for in the camp."

Mela says "Happy pride! This is the first queer reality dating show, it's difficult for the community and hope this sparks conversations especially in the queer community."

Here are highlights from this evening's mediacon, enjoy!

People will love the cast, as campers Dan, Nick, Gabe, Justin, Stanley, Karl, Aaron, Alex, Bong, Nat will be trying their luck in finding the one who will give them that spark. This is part of the throng of content that ABSCBN is putting out on YouTube, make sure you watch and take part in the conversation. Remember, May 24 at 8pm, in Black Sheep's YouTube channel.

Patrick Valencia in the end adds "This is our labor of love and hope you spread the word, thank you!"

PS. Got the chance to see the first episode, which you shouldn't miss so you get to know the guys before they try to see if there's real spark!

Dating Apps: Do They Work?

The pandemic has forced us all to stay in our homes and contemplate about life and dating. These days, going out on an "in person" date would require having testing kits, a microscope and certifications from doctors (I kid). In ways, it has become passe and people have started to realize that relationships can still start with technology through apps on your smartphone. The arduous hours spent on it recently had been figured out (thanks to Rakuten Insight and Statista Global Research) that over 48 percent of Filipinos use dating apps and almost 28 percent admit spending several hours in a week in it. This would probably continue to grow in coming years.

If you don't know, the business is worth 2.5 Billion Dollars, let that sink in. In an industry like this, you need great app experience to stand out and get a bigger chunk of the pie. With it, you'll get a lot of people match and experience connections that are all easy, seamless, meaningful and enjoyable. The various facets of the app should be supported including those that can be attended to by digital outsourcing providers.

The Dating Game

Chat is essential but there are tons of other features that leading apps use to make it a successufl match. Those gif's, stickers, images, greetings, predictive text, much of the things you see or do are driven by AI or machine learning. This includes responses they give so they lead conversations, land pickup lines and Dad jokes with ease.

Others take the extra mile and do games, from trivia rounds to spaceships with your nose, to turning those awkward situations more entertaining. There's a lot out there that can make or break a great dating app, but only a few employ good ones. It has to, otherwise it needs a bit of re-thinking.


In-App Support

Not everyone would be putting in their personal details in the app, understandable for safety reasons. Aside from that, scams and cat-fishing are actually a thing now. This is why support channels should be available whether chat or email, and response to urgent matters must be addressed especially if things get compromised.

Some digital outsourcing providers like TaskUs work with some of the world's biggest dating apps to provide best in industry customer experiences. If you want to get to know them more, check out TaskUs.com.

Online Filipina Dating: The Things You Need to Know

The number of people who want to meet and date single Filipinas have been growing in the last few years. With their one-of -a- kind beauty and charm, this is not very surprising.

It’s not hard to find amazing Filipinas online. There are hundreds of them that use a dating site for single Filipinas, while there are also others who prefer to use the mainstream social media. No matter which way you want to reach them, there are some things you should know first if you want to really capture their hearts through online dating.


Filipinas are very conservative

Filipino women are raised in a culture where they are taught to always act reserved. They place very high value in themselves no matter what their social status is. Don’t be surprised if the Filipina you are dating is not very comfortable with when talking about sex and intimacy.

Filipinas have beliefs that are rooted in Christianity

The Philippines is the biggest Christian country in Asia, and the 5th biggest Christian country in the world. Although the entire population is divided among different denominations, their beliefs, values, and practices are very similar.

Filipinas will appreciate men who have respect for their religion, as they grew up in families that observe the Christian traditions very strictly. Do not make jokes about it or make fun of it. It would help you in your Filipino dating journey if you always display good manners and show respect for others constantly.

Filipinas love men with good humor

Filipinas are carefree and they love to hear good jokes. They laugh easily and would enjoy your company if you make an effort to make them feel happy. Just make sure that you don’t tell them something offensive to their culture and religion.

Filipinas love a romantic partner

If you watch Filipino produced films and TV shows, you would know that Filipinas love the art of romance. They are drawn to men who will shower them with sweet words and gifts. They also fall easily for men who will make themselves available immediately in times of her troubles.

Filipinas look for romantic men even in an online Filipino dating site. You don’t need to send her flowers and gifts all the time, but make an effort to be sweet. Check on her regularly and let her know that you want to make sure she’s okay. Take interest in her interests and engage in meaningful conversations. As long as you don’t act too clingy, chances are she’ll be wanting to be in a relationship with you quickly, too.

Filipina dating experiences are certainly very unique. Dealing with a culture that places such high value in women and commitment can be quite difficult at first, but you will learn a lot along the way. There is definitely nothing that should hinder you from giving it a try.