Hi,
Please bear with me but I can't seem to follow the acronyms.
I don't understand the grace period being talked about. (1 day late, or 6 days etc) If it makes sense, I applied my Settlement Visa from Singapore. I believe it shouldn't be any different when applying from Philippines. I wasn't asked about anything else apart from the form and documentation that Imigration people asked for which I have provided. I am fortunate to be given 2 years to stay and could extend afterward on my discretion and im happy with that.