Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (file photo)
MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has called for urgent global action and legislative cooperation on the risks brought by the artificial intelligence (AI) used to spread disinformation to “influence politics and undermine democratic institutions.”
In a statement quoting Romualdez’s speech during the 29th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum in Madrid last week, the lawmaker called on parliaments worldwide to address the matter.
“In an age when misinformation, cyber warfare, and AI disruption threaten the very fabric of our societies, the need for vigilance and unity among democracies has never been greater,” he said.
During the forum, Romualdez, said a Philippine-led resolution called for “coordinated national strategies on responsible AI use, aligned with the Asean Digital Masterplan.”
“The resolution, now adopted, encourages member-states to pursue AI innovation while protecting citizens from abuse and manipulation,” his said.
“Forums like the PI-SF allow us to expand these initiatives globally. Here, we are not merely exchanging intelligence—we are building solidarity, mutual understanding, and the legislative muscle to defend freedom and prosperity in this rapidly shifting world,” he said.