Hi i just wondering if i need to do a sponsorship letter , for a spouse visa ?

Reading through the forums its seems like many people get married then go to Manila then have to leave their love one behind , to wait for the out come from the visa office !! cos it can take months ? but also have read that its a lot quicker now ? is this true ?
yes i am still learning how to use this site and the forums , but getting there !!
its a great site and very interesting reading !! and great members

thanks Len