Hmm ... interesting discussion, gentlemen [and lady!]. And certainly 'food for thought. I don't envisage going to the Phils again until at least the middle of 2011 ... after Myrna is due to apply for her ILR in the UK.

But reading this thread set me wondering: As the husband of a Philippine national, would I be exempt from extension fees next time I visit my wife's homeland ... and if so, for how long ... ?