I would think that you are affected by this, maybe it is the reason why you are still waiting. Manila started dealing with the other nations visa applications in January - so maybe we are all affected by this new strategy - maybe all applications start getting longer now.
Praise, take this, the fact that one week was a Christmas week, as reasons why you are still waiting. It won't be long now. I know you are maybe tired of hearing it, but it will not be long now. Good luck always.
When we applied, I was hopeful to hear in 8 weeks, now I am expecting a 13 week wait.