JUSTICE Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla has directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the deepfake audio recordings allegedly involving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instructing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to take action against China.
Remulla’s order was prompted by a report from the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on a manipulated audio recording of President Marcos, created using artificial intelligence (AI).
The video, featuring Marcos, was disseminated on a popular video streaming platform and widely shared across various social media platforms.
Remulla directed the NBI to hold accountable those responsible for the deceptive act and ensure a swift and thorough investigation to uncover the truth.
“I am instructing you to take the necessary legal action, if warranted, against the perpetrators of this fake news,” he said. (GP)
