Ang tigas talaga ng ulo ni Bato.

After facing strong backlash and widespread ridicule for sharing an AI-generated video supposedly showing support for Vice President Sara Duterte, Senator Ronald dela Rosa stuck to his guns, declaring:

“Sabi ko kung AI man ‘yan, may punto ang gumawa. Kung hindi ‘yan AI, may punto ang mga bata na nagsasalita. Either way, the point is very clear and I agree with that point.”

Proud pa talaga siya sa kalokohan niya.

What Bato chose to ignore is that the message he shared was fake. Manufactured. Designed to manipulate.

When a sitting senator amplifies falsehoods, it’s not just irresponsible—it’s dangerous.

Bato should be reminded that disinformation or fake news should never come from a government official responsible for upholding public trust. May pananagutan at responsibilidad siya bilang senador na may malawak na impluwensya at maraming tagasunod na posibleng maniwala sa kanya.

When someone knowingly spreads fabricated content, it crosses the line from careless to complicit. Nagiging troll ka na lang na nagpapakalat ng kasinungalingan.

The video is clearly a piece of propaganda, intended to rally support for the vice president, whose impeachment trial could potentially expose alleged wrongdoings.

Meanwhile, VP Duterte stated that she sees nothing wrong with posting or sharing AI-generated videos in support of public figures, as long as they are not used for business purposes. Pwede naman basta pabor sa kanya.

Facebook has already flagged the video as false information. If Bato truly respects the office he holds, he should do more than just shrug it off. He should set the record straight and own up to his mistake.

The question is, should we expect Bato to issue an apology and clarification?

That’s like expecting a rock to walk into a barbershop and ask for a haircut.

Mike Manalaysay is the founder and editor-in-chief of Arkipelago News. A seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience, he is committed to defending truth and justice and holding those in power accountable.

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