Thanks again. I got the "Affidavit of Support" I've also written a covering letter to the head of immigration at Davao (thanks johncar54 for the precedent.)

To make absolutely sure Ana Lyn is going to the immigration office in Davao with the scan of "The Affadvit", covering letter based on johncar54's precedent, & a complete copy of this thread with the most pertinent points highlighted in yellow! She has been told to be polite but if necessary "read the riot act".

Re some of the points of contention raised - apologies and no rudeness intended to anyone's points I have missed. It has been a busy day dealing with this and pulling business meetings forward with the hope of getting some free time later in the week. I agree with many of the points raised by the likes of joebloggs - but I can't deal with them. It's a bit like being knocked over on a Zebra crossing. You're still dead!!!

Cheesewiz yes it is a human rights issue. It is also sexist. I am a persistent b------ I won't rest without somebody being called to account and stopping this behaviour. & I'm not condoning the trafficking of females from any country to be used effectively as sex slaves. Trouble is I suspect the immigration officer's motives were moral but the process like many other Philippines regulations is flawed.


"But unfortunately, although we love it to bits, it is a country with some quirks, laws and customs totally alien to us from the west."

My view of France is wonderful country shame about the people. My view of The Philippines has always been wonderful people shame about the country!!

I am well experienced with the country and its wildly quirky systems. I wouldn't have met Ana Lyn if I hadn't been there - & even that has a bizarre beginning. I paid for her to go home from Manila to Davao because she was homesick!!!

I have more dinner party stories about the Philippines than any other subject. The problem is they arrogantly think they are the jewel of Asia due to the effective American colonisation. Meanwhile China & India have run rings round them & within a couple of years Vietnam will have got ahead. It is sad - these beautiful warm hearted people desrve better government!

"For arbitrary discretion, read SCAM! "

If only it was. She could have paid them. & I even offered such an option over the phone - at 2 quid a minute no doubt!!!

PeterB, thanks "BI travel requirements for filipinos" that is a cracker and has gone in the dossier.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow.

Thanks to all