Can a person with a past criminal record sponsor his Filipino wife to come to the US?

Generally a U.S. citizen may sponsor his foreign national wife for immigration notwithstanding that the U.S. citizen spouse may have had a serious criminal conviction decades ago. Of course, there are many other details that determine eligibility. It would be wise for you and your wife to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information, could advise about eligibilities, options and strategies to attain your goals, and who then could offer legal representation in the often complex application process.