AI-generated video falsely shows senator backing Marcos-Robredo tandem

A Facebook reel posted on May 24 shows a senator appearing to say that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former vice president Leni Robredo are the most suitable leaders for the Philippines. The clip states they are free of corruption and calls for public support. It has accumulated 198,000 views, 1,300 reactions, 289 comments, and 89 shares.

Detection results AI detection tools flagged the video as synthetic.

Hive Moderation assigned a 99.9 percent probability of AI-generated content and a 99.1 percent probability of AI-generated speech. Deepware Scanner labeled the video suspicious, and Sight Engine rated a screenshot from the clip as 99 percent AI-generated.

No news reports or official statements contain the remarks shown in the video. The reel carried no disclaimer indicating it was produced with artificial intelligence.

Political context The senator has publicly aligned with the Dutertes, who are in a political dispute with Marcos. In a May interview, the senator said he would do everything to defend Vice President Sara Duterte and her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte.

The senator has also joined a signature campaign opposing the elder Duterte's detention at the International Criminal Court and has said he is open to running as Sara Duterte's vice-presidential candidate in 2028. The senator has praised Robredo's no-gift policy as Naga City mayor but has not endorsed her for national leadership.

The statements in the video therefore contradict the senator's documented positions. Users who viewed the reel expressed surprise at the apparent shift in allegiance or reaffirmed their support for the Dutertes.