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 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., This news data comes from:http://ukje-jqxr-fufe-wt.redcanaco.com
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.
- Israel launches new spy satellite in 'message' to enemies
- Pope demands end to 'collective punishment' and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza
- Two dead as strong earthquake jolts Afghanistan
- Heavy rain falls in parts of Southeast Asia after tropical storm blows into Vietnam Heavy rain falls in parts of Southeast Asia after tropical storm blows into Vietnam
- Group: Register for free PhilHealth medicines
- Immigration deports 49 South Korean fugitives
- Metro Manila disaster agencies expand response areas in preparation for 'Big One'
- PH eyes global partners in biggest railway project
- Peace efforts in limbo as Kyiv mourns 23 dead
- NHA gives cash aid to families affected by calamity in Manila
