I totally hear what you're saying.
Now I am not the expert on this (a search will show I've asked for guidance on visitor visas too), however -
If she has a job over in phils.
You say she's a nurse, has she a qualification in this? (I'm thinking, isn't that one of jobs in demand in the UK anyway? I don't know, but I have an Indian friend who came over here to work as a nurse. It's just - it might be rather useful if you "click" and marry and she wants to find work)
Does she own property in Phils?
Has she got a decent amount of savings? (I'd have guessed yes if she's been working away, as I'm often told when you work as an expat, you tend to save as you're working in places it's not worth spending money in)
If she can tick all those boxes above, well people go on vacations. Loads of people will be wanting to come over here for the Olympics for example. It MIGHT be an idea for her to apply for the family visit thing as already mentioned. Just don't mention you in her application
