يحاول ذهب - حر
When fiction floods reality
November 14, 2025
|Manila Bulletin
Tropical Cyclone Tino made landfall in the Visayas region in early November, bringing with it destructive rains, strong winds, and widespread flooding that affected more than 2.4 million people. As the disaster garnered both regional and global attention, content creators seized the opportunity — posting and circulating Al-generated images of submerged vehicles, animals, and homes.
These fabricated images intensified public panic, adding unnecessary confusion to an already dreadful state; as if the existing situation is not stressful enough to the public. The Office of Civil Defense Region VII (OCD-7) urged content creators to post only real photos and reminded the public to stay vigilant as the line between real and Al-generated images continues to blur.
“We're just making a respectful request, especially to vloggers: if you’re going to post something, please make sure it’s real and not Al-generated,” said Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Division Chief Engr. Ver Neil Balaba, in Cebuano. “That can create additional chaos, especially psychologically — Filipinos tend to be easily moved or are sympathetic, especially when they see Algenerated pictures.”
A similar incident occurred last September, when firemen from a barangay in Manila received a Facebook message reporting a burning truck on a public road. The responders arrived at the scene in full force, only to find the truck completely fine. No fire. No bystanders. No emergency. The viral image was, you guessed it, Al-generated.
هذه القصة من طبعة November 14, 2025 من Manila Bulletin.
اشترك في Magzter GOLD للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة، وأكثر من 9000 مجلة وصحيفة.
هل أنت مشترك بالفعل؟ تسجيل الدخول
المزيد من القصص من Manila Bulletin
Manila Bulletin
NBI sets probe on socmed posts that alleged Ombudsman's demise
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) assured on Sunday, Jan. 11, that it will investigate and determine who were behind the rumors that spread on social media that Ombudsman Jesus Crispin C. Remulla was critically ill, had to be rushed to the hospital, and eventually passed away last December.
1 min
January 12, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Recto convenes high-level meeting for PH hosting of ASEAN Summit
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Wednesday, Jan. 7, convened a high-level interagency meeting to ensure the Philippines' readiness to host this year's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related meetings.
4 mins
January 12, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Marcos off today to UAE for working visit
President Marcos will leave for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, Jan. 12, for a working visit which will include the signing of historic deals.
1 mins
January 12, 2026
Manila Bulletin
I will make you fishers of men
Jesus sees the arrest of John the Baptist as a signal to begin his ministry of preaching.
3 mins
January 12, 2026
Manila Bulletin
House to tackle Anti- Political Dynasty Bill, 16 other LEDAC measures when sessions resume
Accountability (CADENA) Act; and the Party-list System Reform Act.
3 mins
January 12, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Gaining momentum
Tireless Eala to see action in Kooyong Classic
1 min
January 12, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A luminous legacy
Reflecting on Marge Organo's 'A Look into the Prism'
2 mins
January 12, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Geography, history, and imagination in maps
Admiring the art of cartography
4 mins
January 12, 2026
Manila Bulletin
More teams in 3rd Barako Cup
The third Barako Cup will feature more international contingents and squads from the south when it fires off next week at Summit Point Golf and Country Club and Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Lipa City, Batangas.
1 min
January 12, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Rabin, Angela share good luck messages
Just days before the Jan. 14 showing of their first movie together, \"A Werewolf Boy,\" produced by Viva Films, rising young stars Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji made good vibes as they exchanged inspiring and sweet New Year's messages.
4 mins
January 12, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size
