The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) raised concerns regarding the circulation of manipulated audio content purportedly featuring President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The video, found on a popular streaming platform, has been flagged for its deceptive nature, attempting to portray the President issuing directives to the Armed Forces of the Philippines against a specific foreign nation.
In a statement released yesterday, the PCO clarified that no such directive has been issued by President Marcos Jr., and the audio in question has been identified as a deepfake — a sophisticated form of digital manipulation created using generative artificial intelligence or AI.
“We ask everyone to be proactive in exposing and fighting against misinformation, disinformation and malinformation. Let us remain and be more mindful and responsible of the content we choose to share in our shared digital spaces,” the PCO said.
“Let us all be more vigilant against such manipulated digital content that are deployed by actors to propagate malicious content online and advance a malign influence agenda,” it added.
The PCO said it is working on measures to address the continuous proliferation of fake news, misinformation, disinformation and malinformation through its media literacy programs.
It is likewise coordinating with the Department of Information and Communications Technology, the National Security Council, the National Cybersecurity Inter-Agency Committee and other stakeholders to mitigate the malicious use of video and audio deepfakes.
The PCO also urged the public to actively participate in fostering a more informed, resilient and engaged digital community, underscoring the importance of responsible digital citizenship in safeguarding the integrity of our shared online spaces.
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