Jason, from USA, told us on the New Members thread that he and his Filipina girlfriend are coming to Quito in a few weeks. They probably will want to study Spanish at a school, which, he said, "will also get us a six-month visa. But after nine months, I don't know what we can do....Have you got any pointers...."
We don't have enough information yet, Jason, to guide you toward the right class of permanent residency visa.
There's a professional visa. Do you have skills that might classify you as a desired professional worker in Ecuador....
As Top Cat mentioned, investment is welcomed by Ecuador. For that type of visa, you would need a minimum investment of $25,000 in real estate or a bank CD, and your girlfriend may or may not qualify as a dependent for an additional investment of $500.
A pensioner visa calls for a minimum monthly income of $800 for the primary visa seeker from a dependable source such as Social Security, an annuity or a private pension.
At least theoretically, an alternative for those who want to live primarily in Ecuador is to arrive annually on a 90-day tourist visa, get the extension visa of up to 180 days, and live outside EC for a few months before repeating.
The usual disclaimers apply: (1) Visa rules are subject to change and to different interpretations. (2) Top Cat and I are not familiar with any special rules that apply to Filipina passport holders.
The official Ministry (or Cancilleria) website is cancilleria.gob.ec ... and when working properly, it has a functioning English-language option to help explain visa regs.
cccmedia in Quito.