The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is preparing additional charges against individuals accused of spreading false information about President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.’s health, following what officials described as coordinated online activity.

Speaking on DZRH’s Dos Por Dos, NBI Director Atty. Melvin Matibag said cases have already been filed against several personalities, including Jeffrey Celis, Jay Sonza and Jack Argota, over the alleged fabrication of a medical document purportedly from St. Luke’s Medical Center claiming the president was ill.

Matibag said a new wave of misinformation has since surfaced, again alleging that Marcos was confined in a hospital. He said investigators have identified multiple social media accounts believed to be involved in initiating and amplifying the claims.

“We noticed that there's a coordinated efforts to do that,” Matibag said, adding that the NBI worked with Meta and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to trace the origins of the posts.

The NBI is now building additional cases and determining appropriate charges against those involved, he said.

Matibag also cited at least 12 accounts under investigation, including one known online as “Iloy Bugris: The Queen of Revelations,” which has continued to post claims that the president had died.

“We will be issuing subpoena to investigate,” Matibag said.

He warned that each act of posting or sharing false information could constitute a separate offense, particularly if repeated.

“Kasi yung mga finile na kaso ng PCO, halimbawa isang beses na ginawa, it amounts to isang case. Kung inulit pa po, panibagong kaso po yan. So it will not stop anyone from filing additional charges kung paulit-ulit po ginagawa.”

The NBI chief added that liability for those who share false information depends on the context, including captions and comments accompanying reposts.

He said professionals, including lawyers, could face administrative sanctions if found to have violated ethical standards by spreading misinformation.

“Meron pong standard under the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability, yung mga lawyers,” Matibag said, noting that some lawyers are already under scrutiny and could face complaints before the Supreme Court, including possible suspension or disbarment.

Matibag cited a previous disbarment complaint filed against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque as an example of similar grounds for disciplinary action.

The NBI said the investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to monitor and document the spread of false claims online.