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://www.aichuwei.com
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.
DOTr denies ordering shutdown of online selling platforms
It urged commuters and netizens to be vigilant against misinformation on social media and to report accounts that deliberately spread false claims.
- Marcos confers diplomatic merit award on two ambassadors
- Earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills at least 610 people and injures 1,300
- Make a difference, write your own future, youth urged
- Hope dwindles for survivors days after deadly Afghan quake
- Marcos soon to create commission to probe flood control projects
- UK refuses to invite Israeli government officials to London arms fair over the war in Gaza
- Humanoid robots showcase skills at Ancient Olympia. But they're on a long road to catch up to AI
- ‘Isang’ decelerates as it crosses Quirino, to exit PH Saturday -- Pagasa
- Venezuela deploys warships, drones as US destroyers draw near
- PH Construction Board asked to address 'accreditation for sale' scandal
