Yes Arthur, it's a privilege only available for returning Philippine Citizens.Originally Posted by Arthur Little
Hmm,... from reading between the lines, it would appear then, that - in order to take advantage of the balikbayan privilege - Philippine-born/naturalised nationals of any OTHER countries would first need to acquire dual citizenship.
My wife does not have a Phils passport, only British passport. But she is a dual citizen having re-aquired her Phils citizenship just after completing her British Citizens ceremony.
When re-acquiring Phils citizenship by Oath Taking at the Embassy you are presented with a naturalisation certificate (complete with the ever important Red Ribbon and Seal) . This certificate can be presented to Phils immigration together with your British Passport to ensure Balikbayan 1 year stamps for you both. Don't need to have phils passport.
My wife will get one next time we visit London. Whenever that will be.
Yes ... Myrna will probably do likewise ...
... but certainly before we go back to the Phils, anyway.
for the clarification - and for your most helpful explanation - Terpe. 
