Hello. I"m called Tony aswell.
I am in a similar situation to you. I moved back home on being made redundant. I am part-time self employed but have been offered a job playing music in a band. so not sure how much I will be earning so the visa thing will be difficult for me too.
Last time I looked the cheapest 2way fare to PH was in the low £400"s from manchester Go to. My fare was £500 from Brnham last Oct.cheapflights.co.uk
I understand it"s more expensive for filapinos to come to the UK though, I may be wrong.