Just received news that from the start of next year it may well be the case that British Passports will not be issued from Manila but from Bangkok instead. (I called them)

We have not collected our daughters passport yet which is why they emailed us.

They said it is not certain but that there is a good chance things are changing.

The email was titled

NOTICE TO COLLECT UNCLAIMED BRITISH PASSPORTS

There will be significant changes in the way we produce and issue passports, which may take place very soon. In line with this, we encourage you to collect unclaimed British passports (belonging to you or your child) at the British Embassy Manila as soon as possible.
Probably does not apply to very many people but just in case.


Jim