I've used Google checkout.
Added the address of Johhny Air Cargo NY (JAC) to my locally issued Mastercard, and had the item shipped there. I picked up the item in JAC Megamall under a week from date of order, with shipping coming out cheaper than the Fedex and UPS for cargo shipped to the Philippines.
Let me rephrase. This is what you do:
1. Call your local Mastercard;
2. Add JAC NY address as an authorized (delivery) address; this will not replace your current billing address, but will be listed as a 2nd address;
3. Register with JAC Manila (follow procedures outlines in Aura Black's email);
4. Place your order with any U.S. merchant; use Google Checkout;
5. In Google Checkout, list down JAC NY as your delivery address.
This set-up worked for both my BPI Mastercard and UNIONBANK Visa. I have no idea who and why it doesn't work for you. Google Checkout is not available for Philippine deliveries. Using the JAC NY address resolves the issue.