You're @jhoxy young chap then I presume? We told her it would be a good idea for you to join the forum to get up to speed with the visa requirements when you reach that stage in your relationship.
Fellow Derby lad here Jonathan - but moved to the Costa Blanca for a bit of sunshine. Welcome. You've come to the right place for good advice regarding getting your gf and you together.
Take a look at the link below which outlines the process of marrying in the Philippines, I'm not 100% sure it is up to date but I'm sure that other members here on the forum who married in the Philippines will help you out if need be; http://www.british-filipino.com/ind...he-philippines-and-settlement-in-the-uk.9718/
Welcome Jonathan, you do not need a visa to get married in phil, as you are allowed 30 days with no visa there, i did it all in my 30 days there but that was 2 years ago. https://www.gov.uk/marriage-abroad/y/philippines/uk/partner_local/opposite_sex