i've sent docs a few times to the phils using Fedex and DHL, and they've got there in less than 36hrs

it also depends on what the doc is, the at the embassy in manila, wanted my latest bank statement, as i applied for the visa mid month so i could only send the last one i had, anyway not willing to pay £50 to get it there in a copule of days, scanned it, emailed to me wifes aunt, who printed out. for some documents they don't have to be originals