Faster is only one of the factors to consider. First, the Philippines will not allow same sex marriages to be performed or recognized in the Philippines. You'll have to marry in a third country or by ZOOM marriage through Utah County (example) in order to BE married to start a spouse visa process.
Once you are married, a fiancé visa is not a possibility. If you are NOT married, you cannot begin a spouse visa. If you have already met in person, you can start a fiancé visa now. You cannot start a spouse visa until you have married and then been together in person AFTER or DURING the ceremony, BEFORE you start the process.