Rachelle, next step is application will be forwarded from Ottawa to the embassy in Manila , you might not get notice of receipt from Manila . Then they might request Passport, that doesn't mean they are working on your application as that's just how Manila does things , usually. There is no real pattern to there process .then at some point they will review application , and may update your ecas to DM , followed by sending visa . Process seems to take approx 9months to 17 months if there are no red flags or issues with application ... Good luck with your application /visa