In a world where technology blurs the line between reality and fiction, a stunning new controversy has erupted in the Philippine political landscape, threatening to upend ongoing investigations and expose a web of high-tech deceit. A self-proclaimed veteran IT expert, boasting over a decade of experience with major US banks and tech companies, has come forward with a chilling allegation: the recent video appearances of the controversial figure Zaldy Co are not real. According to this whistleblower, the footage circulating online is “100% AI-generated,” a sophisticated deepfake designed to mislead the public and authorities. But the revelation doesn’t stop at technical analysis; the expert has pointed a finger directly at a sitting Senator, accusing them of orchestrating this digital charade to distract from their own mounting legal battles.

The evidence presented is as detailed as it is disturbing. The expert dissects the videos frame by frame, pointing out anomalies that the untrained eye might miss but which scream “artificial” to a professional. One key observation involves the behavior of shadows and lighting. In the initial videos, shadows appeared natural, but in later clips, the expert notes a bizarre consistency—shadows that look “ruler-straight” even when the subject is moving. “Only AI can create that kind of unnatural perfection,” he argues. He also highlights physical inconsistencies, such as a scar on Co’s eyebrow that mysteriously vanishes and reappears, and hair texture that shifts from curly to straight without explanation. Perhaps the most “creepy” detail mentioned is the “floating eyebrows”—facial features that seem to lag or detach from the face during movement, a classic hallmark of imperfect deepfake rendering.

The implications of these claims are terrifying. If true, it means that a powerful individual is using advanced technology to create a “digital puppet,” effectively fabricating statements and appearances to manipulate public perception. The expert claims that the administration of the social media pages hosting these videos is based locally in the Philippines, despite the subject’s alleged hiding. He challenges the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to trace the digital footprints, asserting that the metadata and upload locations will lead straight to the perpetrators. He even mentions specific details, like a luggage tag visible in one video with a price that corresponds to a local mall sale, further grounding the operation in the Philippines rather than abroad.

The narrative takes a darker turn when the expert discusses the motive. He alleges that this entire operation is the brainchild of a Senator who is currently “desperate” and on the verge of being removed from office due to various “kabalastugan” (shenanigans/wrongdoings). The creation of these AI videos, he suggests, is a last-ditch effort to “manggulo” (create chaos) in the ongoing investigations involving flood control projects and other anomalies. By keeping Zaldy Co “alive” and “active” in the digital sphere, this mastermind allegedly hopes to divert attention and buy time. “Fix your own cases instead of doing this,” the expert taunts, addressing the unnamed politician directly.

As this story gains traction, it forces the public to question everything they see on their screens. Is the person talking to them a real human being, or a collection of pixels driven by an algorithm and a political agenda? The accusation that a public official would stoop to such levels of deception marks a new low in political warfare. It suggests that the battle for truth is no longer just about facts and figures, but about the very nature of reality itself.

The challenge has been laid down: debunk the expert or investigate the Senator. As the NBI and DOJ are urged to step in, the Filipino people are left watching a real-time techno-thriller unfold. If the “Zaldy Co” we see is indeed a fabrication, it would be one of the most audacious cover-ups in history. The “New Revelation” has cast a long shadow over the Senate and the integrity of information in the country. The question remains: Who is the Senator hiding behind the AI, and how long can they keep the digital mask from slipping?