They are certainly keeping you both busy running around for documents, you'll get used to it Stewart it's normal in Philippines. You know when I lived in Dumaguete we travelled all over to different Islands collecting and delivering paperwork in order to obtain the end product, after a while I got used to it and then believe it or not I started to enjoy it, Buses, Large ferries, small ferries, Aircraft, tricycles, and Taxis, also got to visit quite a number of different places and it gave us plenty to do. Whatever happens Stewart you both enjoy each other and life together also have a great time and keep us posted!