Yes Terpe, you were right about that email..

I couldn't quite believe it till we had it but my wife picked it up this morning so now i finally feel i can celebrate..!

With regard to all the tosh DHL had told us last week, my wife arrived this morning in Tacloban and they just asked for ID and then handed it over.. No questions at all, and no proof of the application number.

We now just have to get the CFO stamp and were good to go. Now there's a question, how long does it take to obtain an NSO copy of our marriage license ? We need to get one for the seminar...

Anyway, a massive thank you to all you kind and generous people on this forum for your help and advice, it is truly appreciated.