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.
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, This news data comes from:http://cqul-jp-wn-mfuo.yamato-syokunin.com
- China 'unstoppable', says Xi with Kim, Putin at his side
- Former DPWH chief denies links to corruption
- Senate subpoenas 8 DPWH officials, contractors in flood control probe
- Prince Harry visits late queen’s grave, stirs King Charles meeting speculation
- Pag-IBIG: More than 25k register for socialized housing units under Expanded 4PH
- Peace efforts in limbo as Kyiv mourns 23 dead
- 2 LPAs monitored inside PAR, bringing rain to Luzon
- Israel launches new spy satellite in 'message' to enemies
- CFO office moves from Quezon City to Pasay
- Giovanni Lopez pledges to continue and expand DOTr reforms
