Risa Hontiveros umalma sa fake news na Kumakalat na Inuugnay siya kay Alex Eala

• Senator Risa Hontiveros denied viral claims that she sought an endorsement from tennis star Alex Eala
• The allegations were described as AI-generated content spreading online
• Hontiveros shared on Facebook screenshots of posts from Jay Sonza and Malou Tiquia
• The senator urged Meta to take action against fabricated posts

Senator Risa Hontiveros has firmly denied viral claims linking her to Filipina tennis star Alex Eala, describing the circulating posts as fabricated and misleading.

The issue surfaced after social media content, reportedly generated using artificial intelligence, alleged that Hontiveros had requested Eala’s endorsement for an advocacy campaign. The senator quickly addressed the matter through a Facebook post on Wednesday, April 1, where she shared screenshots of posts from Jay Sonza and Malou Tiquia that circulated the claim.

In the images, Hontiveros marked the word “KASINUNGALINGAN” across the posts to emphasize her denial.

“STOP THE LIES! Hindi ako humingi ng anumang pag-endorso ni ALEX EALA. Meta, please do something about these AI-generated posts,” she wrote.

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The alleged AI-generated article included dramatic claims that Eala rejected a supposed request from the senator. It featured statements such as:

“I AM NOT A TOOL:”

“Alex Eala Stuns Risa Hontiveros with Bold Neutrality!” to frame the narrative.

The same post attributed quotes to the athlete, including: “I am an athlete, not a tool for your political agenda.”

The content further claimed that Eala emphasized keeping her professional role separate from political issues. It also concluded with phrases like “RESPECT THE GAME. RESPECT THE BOUNDARY.”

While Tiquia’s verified Facebook page did not display the original post, she reshared a related claim on her verified X account on March 31 with the caption “This.”

Hontiveros’ swift response highlights growing concerns about the spread of AI-generated misinformation involving public figures, as fabricated content continues to circulate rapidly across social media platforms.

Ana Theresia "Risa" Navarro Hontiveros-Baraquel, born on February 24, 1966, is a Filipino politician, journalist, and community leader. She secured a seat in the Philippine Senate during the 2016 general elections, placing 9th. Prior to this, she served as the Akbayan party-list representative in the House of Representatives from 2004 to 2010. the good senator is a staunch defender of the oppressed and women, and advocates for women's rights as well.

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As reported by KAMI, talent manager Ogie Diaz recently addressed those who find Sen. Hontiveros annoying. Diaz shared a post from the Juan Luna Blog Facebook page on his own account, which read: “GOOD NEWS! Thanks to Risa Hontiveros' efforts, Meralco has agreed to refund ₱19 billion to consumers.” Reacting to the post, Diaz commented, “O ayan, ha?” and added a candid message for the senator’s critics.

In another update, Sen. Hontiveros was photographed holding a copy of Vice President Sara Duterte’s book. The Office of the Vice President sent her the book titled Isang Kaibigan. Photos shared by ABS-CBN News show Hontiveros browsing through the pages, highlighting a moment of engagement with the gift.

Source: KAMI.com.gh