10th Infantry Division AI image incident — Oct 2026

The Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division (10ID) recently issued a public warning regarding a manipulated image circulating on social media that falsely depicts its personnel expressing political support for Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa. The military unit emphasized that the image is AI-generated and does not reflect the official stance or actions of its troops.

What happened

The 10th Infantry (Agila) Division identified that the AI-generated content was designed to misrepresent the professionalism and political neutrality of its soldiers. By fabricating an endorsement, the image aimed to mislead the public regarding the military's political affiliations. The 10ID stated that the image misrepresents the division's commitment to serving the Filipino people without political preference.

In response to the incident, the 10ID urged the public to exercise caution and verify information through official channels before sharing unverified posts. The division reiterated that its official positions and statements are communicated exclusively through authorized platforms. This incident occurs against a backdrop of heightened political tension, as Senator dela Rosa faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court in connection with a crimes against humanity case related to the war on drugs during the Duterte administration. The military remains firm in its stance against disinformation and the misuse of artificial intelligence to compromise the integrity of its personnel.