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., This news data comes from:http://redcanaco.com
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.
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.
- NHA gives cash aid to families affected by calamity in Manila
- Discaya companies' licenses revoked for bid-rigging
- 'Ondoy'-level rains swamp Quezon City
- Duterte’s defense team outlines ICC strategy
- Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 800
- Group presses DA on delayed fertilizer subsidies
- Marcos, first lady visit Cambodia to boost ties
- LTO summons driver who berated MMDA enforcer
- Ukraine eyes defense deal with PH that includes co-production of drones, says envoy
- Giovanni Lopez pledges to continue and expand DOTr reforms
