and they will have to go through all (and more) of the restrictive steps that the USA currently apply to a Philippine application.
Even from NZ (I am a UK Passport holder) for me to take my Filipina wife, its incredible that amount of forms, mony etc that we have to go through.
Anyway, good luck to your friend..
"People applying from Philippines should make their application to the British mission in Manila. If you have any further questions, please contact Manila directly."
Marriage (i.e. fiance(e)s) UK260 = 22,000+ Peso (approx)
Husband/Wife UK260
