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://anj-blho-xt-vh.052298.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.
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
- Sara mum, but brother thinks Torre removal due to PNP's 'internal conflicts'
- Nepal to block unregistered social media platforms – govt
- Portugal mourns after Lisbon streetcar accident kills 15
- National Guard troops begin carrying weapons in US capital
- 2 LPAs monitored inside PAR, bringing rain to Luzon
- Vietnam marks 80th independence anniversary with huge parade
- Comelec en banc upholds cancelation of Duterte Youth Party-List registration
- Marcos signs law giving 99-year land lease to foreign investors
- Social media erupts: Politicians' children face backlash for flaunting wealth
- Gaza at 'breaking point,' says UN food agency chief after visit
