hi mazza1...hi same here i applied online and make appointment online on where and when will i submit my documents and biometrics...Then receive a text saying its been couriered to uk embassy for processing then the last text i received is its ready for collection...I never received any call saying it was approved...Normal processing in philippines is they will just send you text essage or email saying your passport is couriered back to you an ready to collect and dont say anything if you where denied or grant visa...Anyway after that text message i received i went to the uk embassy in philippies where i handed my documents and biometric and thats the only time you will know if you where granted visa once you see your passport with stamp on it...