If allowed to return, the Philippine government must consider that accepting the return of Foreign Terrorist Fighters will create a dilemma for the country. On one end, the government is responsible for its returning citizens; on the other, it increases the risk of Filipino families being recruited into terrorism.
Captain Sherhannah S. Paiso
Captain Sherhannah S. Paiso is a Military Professor of Clinical Psychology and Social Anthropology at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). She is a Tausug Filipino Muslim who, aside from being a Researcher and Academician, also serves as a Mental Health and Behavior Analyst, Cultural Consultant, and one of AFP's Subject Matter Experts for P/CVE in addressing Politico-Religious and Left-Wing Violent Extremism in the Philippines. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the entire AFP.