Thanks for the replies.

No I never divorced...whether she did or not I do not know.As you know under Uk law your can be granted a divorce after 5 years desertion without having to contact your spouse.
I will drive down to GDO at the last resort,I've done the trip before... lovely drive down through Bicol and Samar and Leyte.

I learnt of her rumoured death through friends visiting London from here... from the filipino community there in Essex.But no one can confirm(many phone calls)

I need it confirmed for legal reasons,the last thing I need is to go back to the Uk at this time.

Hope anyone can help
Thanks.