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.
DOTr denies ordering shutdown of online selling platforms
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://erlvyiwan.com
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.
- Marcos signs laws creating more court branches
- 95 IMAGES OF MARY
- WorldSkills Asean Manila begins
- Vietnam marks 80th independence anniversary with huge parade
- Australia government condemns anti-immigration rally in Sydney
- 25 countries suspend postal services to US over tariffs – UN
- Cusi charged over Malampaya deal
- US warship heading toward Caribbean Sea
- Israeli forces seize nearly 0,000 in West Bank raid
- NATO members to reach 2% defense spending goal this year
