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., This news data comes from:http://www.052298.com
“This is fake news,” the DOTr said in a statement, stressing that the issue was taken out of context.
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.
DOTr denies ordering shutdown of online selling platforms
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 signs laws declaring holidays across PH
- Floods kill over 30 in Indian-controlled Kashmir, displace 150,000 in east Pakistan
- US senators to reinforce 'partnership' with Taiwan
- Gasoline, diesel price hikes seen next week
- Duterte’s defense team outlines ICC strategy
- 4 policemen linked to sabungero case slapped with more administrative cases
- Marcos leads oath taking of new officers of League of Provinces of the Philippines
- Harold Cabreros takes post as new OCD chief
- Bersamin letter proves Torre reassignments ‘valid’
- Thailand ruling party moves to dissolve parliament
