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://cchx-hwv-sb-sxbi.ycyzqzxyh.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
- Bonoan freezes DPWH travel passes
- Malabon averts crisis with garbage deal
- Trump move to cut more foreign aid risking shutdown
- Trump to blacklist countries for imprisoning Americans
- Discaya says her family owns nine companies
- President Marcos commits to boosting PH digital infrastructure
- PNP chief Torre relieved from post — Palace
- 175th birth anniversary of Marcelo H. Del Pilar commemorated in Manila
- Israel military says controls 40 percent of Gaza City
- DOE issues circular to consolidate electric vehicle recognition guidelines
