i think IT jobs were taken off the job shortage list a while ago, getting someone to sponsor you would be difficult as the job would have to be advertised on the jobcentre plus website 2wks, and any brits or europeans would be first in the queue

coming on tier 1, would be difficult for a filipino, becuause you would need a degree, (and i think next year a masters degree) , be young under 30yrs old and have a good paid job in the phils