I posted a reply but it didn't show up, oh well I guess I have to just repost everything again:

Thank you for the reply mr.Arthur.. my stay might last for only 2-3 months since its just a vacation, another concern is can I still consume the other months left since 6 months is granted for a tourist visa or does it mean it is valid for 6 months from the time it is granted?

As for sponsorship, I will be shouldering for the trip myself, although I have a friend in Banburry that I am planning to meet and he could act as my tour guide. I need some inputs please if I should or need to share that info with the embassy or will it just make things complicated?

For the security evidence, I have (2) savings acct with Php 100k+ each, checking acct / bank statements and other savings acct & time deposits that I share with my father (this is my concern if joint accounts are valid) I can also provide business permit, municipal license and proof of billings (telephone, credit cards, etc)
and the fact that Im an only child that cannot leave my aging dad for long.

I didn't know that tourist visa for UK is hard to obtain :(

Thank you very much in advance for the replies and inputs