MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday denied claims circulating online that it ordered the closure of major e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, Facebook Marketplace, Carousell, and TikTok.
The clarification came after a viral video posted by a certain Jay-ar Pastrana alleged that the DOTr sought to shut down these platforms, which would supposedly affect delivery riders.
DOTr denies ordering shutdown of online selling platforms
“This is fake news,” the DOTr said in a statement, stressing that the issue was taken out of context., This news data comes from:http://hce-fmn-cmvm-leu.gangzhifhm.com
DOTr denies ordering shutdown of online selling platforms
According to the agency, the matter being addressed in its recent press conference concerned unauthorized online resellers and hoarders of Beep cards, which had been spotted on the said platforms. The DOTr said that only these illegal sellers were the subject of possible takedown, not the platforms themselves.
The department also warned that individuals spreading false information online could face legal action.
It urged commuters and netizens to be vigilant against misinformation on social media and to report accounts that deliberately spread false claims.
- Marcos names Dizon as DPWH secretary
- Marcos signs laws creating more court branches
- Tensions soar in Indonesia as protests over police brutality and lawmakers' allowances continue
- Philippines to launch shame campaign vs traffic violators
- Metro Manila, rest of Luzon would be rainy due to ‘habagat’ —Pagasa
- DSWD's guarantee letters now accepted in more establishments
- Thai court to rule on PM's fate after Hun Sen call leak
- China to bolster non-Western alliances at summit, parade
- Duterte party's acting chairman charged at Sandiganbayan over Malampaya project
- Israeli protesters call for hostage deal ahead of cabinet meeting
