While i was in Phils I opened a PNB account with my Mahal. When I got home I called up the PNB in London who sent me a remitter form which I filled out and sent back (also copy of my passport signed by my accountant)
It cost £6 to send I think up to £10,000 (i think) All I have to do is call up, give them my card details and whoooosh!! it is done in minutes.
Maybe going from PNB to a different bank in Phils might be slower, but PNB to PNB is instant.

Steve