Thomas Markle Sr.’s past romance with a woman in the Philippines is getting renewed attention after a love letter she allegedly sent him came to light.
Markle, who is currently being held in federal custody in Florida, reportedly formed a close bond with the Filipina during his time in Manila in the late 1980s, following his separation from his second wife, Doria Ragland.
The letter was reportedly sent to Markle after he returned to Los Angeles, although the exact date is unknown.
What Thomas Markle’s Filipina Lover Wrote in Her Letters
In the typewritten letter obtained by the Daily Mail, the woman pleaded with Markle to answer her calls, saying she wanted to hear his voice.
“Before I start my short letter, I like to say hello to you. I hope that you are in good condition. As for myself, I am always worried and crying because I think you don’t love me anymore,” the letter read.
“You know Tom, when you were here in Manila last year, I became fat but beginning in December you said you will be coming back,” the message continued.
“But you fail to come back and my life becomes so boring. I lost my hope of seeing you in person and I am always crying and cannot eat much. I can’t sleep well and I am always thinking of you.”
The unnamed Filipina wrote, “I have tried to call you up in the phone but nobody answered. Presently I am very sick but I want to hear you and your voice will make me very happy.”
“Really I was very sad upon your sudden decision to leave the Philippines because you were bored,” she continued.
The woman ended the letter by reaffirming her love for Markle and asking him to call her, particularly on her birthday.
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In another undated letter, the Filipina thanked Markle for sending her money.
“Hello, how are you? I hope your [sic] in the good health as you receive this letter of mine,” the second letter began. “Bother to ask, I’m fine but still longing for your return. How come I keep on writing and receive no letter from you?”
The message continued, “Tom, many thanks to the amount you sent last December before Christmas and have you receive my Christmas greeting cards?”
She then pleaded, “Every time I feel lonely, I always call you but unfortunately I can’t contact you. It is hard to contact you by phone. If you still have time, try to write me or just even call me. I would like to hear from you.”
The woman also suggested taking a vacation together in Cebu, describing it as a pleasant destination for tourists. Ironically, Markle later lived in the city from January 2025 to May 2026, where he is now under investigation over allegations he has denied.
The woman ended the letter by expressing her concern for Markle and reaffirming her love for him, including writing “Mahal kita,” which translates to “I love you.”
The Daily Mail also reported that Markle sent money to a family member of the woman, but used a different name to Mark Thomas in the transaction paperwork. He also switched his name around on other paperwork related to the Philippines during that period.
Thomas Markle’s Tragic Love Letters From Filipina Lover Revealed