Hi, i am also on a common law union and my VO is Manila too. We included the following in our application:
1. Statutory Declaration of common law union (notarized)
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5409E.PDF
2. Life Insurance Policies (indicating that my common partner is my beneficiary)
3. Lease Contract
4. Residence Certificate from the Barangay
5. Joint Bank Accounts
6. Western Union Remittances
7. Letters, emails
8. Utility Bills
Uy thanks. This is helpful!
Goodluck din ha..
9. Pictures of us together (as well as with families)
10. Other proof of mailing address
Goodluck on your interview... i wish you well... I am still in RBVO status... praying that everything will go smoothly.