Well, after much 'to-ing and fro-ing', I have at last received a clear reply from the British Embassy about the UK CNI:-

Dear Mr *****

Thank you for your e-mail.

Our apologies for the confusion as it took some time before the GOV.UK website was amended to reflect the new changes. This is to confirm that from 3rd March 2014, the Consular Section will issue a new-style affirmation or an affidavit to marry. Local authorities have confirmed that they will accept this document. This replaces the old-style Certificate of No Impediment (CNI). This means that you no longer need to secure a UK-issued CNI prior to your entry to the Philippines. Please refer to this link for the complete list of requirements and procedures: https://www.gov.uk/government/public...he-philippines.

When you are ready to submit your application, please book through our the British Embassy Manila online appointment system: http://britishembassymanila.clickbook.net/.

Sincerely yours

Consular section | British Embassy Manila | 120 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Hill, Taguig City 1634
( telephone +63 2 858 2200 ( fax +63 2 858 2342 : British Embassy Manila website

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Just to emphasise the key sentence from the British Embassy
....This means that you no longer need to secure a UK-issued CNI prior to your entry to the Philippines...