House Speaker Martin Romualdez has made an urgent call before world leaders to take united action against artificial intelligence (AI)-powered misinformation and other cybersecurity threats.
Romualdez, in his special address at the 29th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum in Madrid, Spain last Thursday, May 22, told lawmakers from all over the globe that AI is being weaponized to spread disinformation, influence politics, and undermine democratic institutions.
Thus the need for urgent global action and legislative cooperation against data manipulation, cyberattacks, and AI-generated propaganda, said the Philippine official,
“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,” Romualdez said.
He cited the Philippine-led resolution during the 45th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, which 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. ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations, of which the Philippines is a founding member.
Romualdez also underscored the role of lawmakers in ensuring that digital technologies remain tools for progress, and not weapons of division.
He called for more cross-border frameworks to regulate tech platforms, increase information literacy, and build societal resilience against deepfakes and synthetic media.
“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,” the Speaker stressed.
The PI-SF, hosted by the Spanish Senate and chaired by former United States (US) Congressman Robert Pittenger, gathers legislators and security experts to build consensus on responding to global intelligence and cybersecurity challenges.