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., This news data comes from:http://www.erlvyiwan.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.
DOTr denies ordering shutdown of online selling platforms
- Rains over Metro Manila, parts of PH as LPA may develop into 'short-lived' tropical depression
- PH, Australia, Canada hold joint sea drills
- LPA off Leyte has low chance of becoming cyclone within 24 hours —Pagasa
- Comelec to resume BARMM polls ballot printing Thursday
- DPWH chief rejects calls to resign as he vows to probe corruption in flood control projects
- Chinese bridge collapse kills at least 12 construction workers
- Modi and Putin affirm special relationship as India faces steep US tariffs over Russian oil imports
- Marcos leads oath taking of new officers of League of Provinces of the Philippines
- Israel tells residents to leave Gaza City ahead of offensive
- Globe partners with unconnected.org to provide remote schools with sustainable internet connectivity
