The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested a female vlogger for allegedly altering a statement by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to falsely suggest his support for drug legalization.
The vlogger edited a News5 report on Marcos’ remarks at a campaign rally, adding a sentence that implied his endorsement of legalizing drugs.
The NBI launched an investigation after the manipulated post went viral on Facebook.
In a video, the vlogger admitted to spreading false information for a small amount of money and asked for the president’s forgiveness.
NBI chief Jaime Santiago warned that the spread of fake news is a criminal offense and emphasized that social media platforms are cooperating with authorities to hold offenders accountable.
Source: PhilNews24 | March 23, 2025
