MANILA — Senator Bam Aquino called on authorities to investigate a scam video generated through artificial intelligence (AI) that falsely shows him endorsing a fake government-backed investment platform.

The AI-generated video, which has been circulating on social media, features a popular female news anchor introducing Aquino’s alleged support for a so-called “national platform for inclusive financial growth.” The fake initiative falsely claims that investors can earn up to ₱175,000 per week with a minimum investment of ₱15,000.

“Walang katotohanan ang kumakalat na AI video kung saan ini-endorso ko ang isang programa kung saan maaaring kumita nang malaki ang ating mga kababayan kapalit ng investment,” Aquino said in a statement.

“Nananawagan ako sa ating awtoridad na imbestigahan at alamin ang mga nasa likod ng AI video na ito at papanagutin sila sa kanilang ginawa,” he added.

Aquino also appealed to social media platforms to remove the video to stop it from misleading the public and victimizing more people.

To address the growing misuse of deepfake technology, Aquino said he is preparing to file a bill that would criminalize the use of another person’s image or likeness in AI-generated content meant to deceive or defraud others.

“Kailangang mapatawan ng karampatang parusa ang mga gumagawa ng ganito para manloko ng kapwa. Tuldukan na natin ang ganitong gawain dahil kadalasan ng mga nabibiktima rito ay mga kababayan natin na pinaghirapan ang naipong pera,” he said.