A man in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur was arrested for allegedly uploading online an image of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. with the caption “headshot.”

Members of the National Bureau of Investigation-Cybercrime Division (NBI-CCD) arrested the man for allegedly inciting to sedition under Article 142 of the Revised Penal Code in relation to the Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175).

NBI said the arrest stemmed from what it described as a malicious Facebook post.

The post reportedly gained attention on social media after it showed Marcos’ image with a red arrow overlay and the caption “headshot.”

“Nag-start yong upload ng October 3 wherein yung picture po na nandoon is picture ni President nang pumunta siya sa Bogo City sa Cebu after ng earthquake. Mayroon pong arrow sa ulo ni President at may caption na headshot,” the NBI agent on the case said.

The uploader was identified through cyber patrolling and investigation conducted by the NBI.

NBI-CCD operatives went to Pagadian City on October 6, 2025 to conduct surveillance and hot pursuit operation, together with agents from the NBI Pagadian District Office.

The suspect was brought to the NBI-CCD Office in Pasay City.

“Alam nyo sa mga shooters, mga law enforcement agencies pag sinabing ihi-headshot ka ay babarilin ka sa ulo. Nagpapahiwatig siya na ganoon kaya sineryoso namin ang bagay na yon. Pinuntahan siya at dinala siya dito,” NBI Director, Jaime Santiago, said.

The suspect said he has no intention to kill the President.

“Download ko lang po yung image na yon. ‘Yong araw lang na yon na pupunta sa presidente natin is galing doon sa word na Bogo. Ang bogo sa amin kasi sa bisaya bogo sa tagalog bobo. Na ano ko lang po yon sa nangyayari ngayon hanggang doon lang yon komento ko lang yon,” the suspect said.

The suspect asked for forgiveness.

“Naghihingi po ako ng pasensya na naiba po yong ibig sabihin,” the suspect added.

NBI urged the public to use social media responsibly and avoid posting malicious content.

(With reports from GMA's 24 Oras)