Thanks guys......
Answers to your questions.......visa was issued from date of issuance. My date on application was 1st August but visa was valid from 15 July. we received visa at house on 15 July.
There wont be any wedding soon......Well we will see i am hoping Philippines might turn the divorce law like Malta did......both me and my partner are still married from previous relationship....
But family fly across on 13 August with KLM......I fly to Manila on Friday. My boss arranged 2 weeks of training for me in manila so I can help my family move without losing holidays so all is working out well....
I am not overly religious but after the luck we have received in the last 3 months I am starting to believe somebody must be helping me here.....
Thanks to you all for your kind wishes.....Bye for now
Stuart