Terpe is right, there seems to be no continuity with the visitor visa applications.
Our application was refused on the grounds of having no reason to return. This was despite having a letter from Niechel's employer stating they would keep her job for her albeit without pay for the extended visit. Another negative was that it was early in our relationship (3months) that we applied for the visa.
In your favour is that you have visited your girl friend in the Philippines and several times too.
If I were you I would apply for it, the fee is modest so you have far more to gain than you have to lose.
Good luck.
