Quote Originally Posted by dave1978 View Post
does that mean specifically for spouse visa application should I register in UK as an expected requirement for a successful visa application?
No, it's not an expected requirement.
You married in the Philippines, so it's that documentation you need to provide to the British Embassy in Manila.
It's irrelevant to them if you've also registered the marriage in the UK.

(as an aside, I assume you'd register with the "Births, Deaths, marriage" office ? ..... it's something that I assume 99.9% of those who married in the Philippines have not done)