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://tuhv-wwa-jic-ytha.aichuwei.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.
“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.
DOTr denies ordering shutdown of online selling platforms
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
- Protesters storm Discaya office in Pasig to demand accountability for 'ghost flood control projects'
- PTFOMS and CHR sign agreement to improve Filipino media workers' safety
- Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto attends House flood control probe
- Wife and ally of ousted SKorean president indicted by special prosecutors
- Sen. Go files bills to push health, social, and labor reforms
- 1 in 4 people lack access to safe drinking water — UN
- Israel military says controls 40 percent of Gaza City
- Malaysia warns TikTok vs cyberbullying, deepfakes
- One in four people lack access to safe drinking water – UN
- North Korea's Kim in China ahead of massive military parade
