The Philippines has an active remittance economy and there are many ways to send money. Talk to the recipient first. Find out if they have a bank account or government-issued ID. Many people, especially in rural areas, may have neither. Western Union is well distributed in the Philippines and is an option if the receiver has ID. Most US banks can send a wire transfer to a Philippine bank, but it may take time and there will be a fee. Many Filipinos use PayPal and similar services. GCash, an online wallet system, is the dominant online payment system in the Philippines, and you can remit to a GCash wallet through their overseas remittance partners.