MANILA, Philippines — A Senate panel has approved a bill seeking to criminalize “hoax ordering” in a bid to protect delivery riders. ADVERTISEMENTThe proposed law seeks to criminalize several prohibited acts, such as placing of “hoax orders,” cancellation of confirmed orders, and refusal to receive unpaid orders. “The recent incidents of fake booking and hoax orders are quite alarming. (The recent incidents of fake booking and hoax orders are quite alarming. The act of using another person’s personal information when registering for any food, grocery, and pharmacy delivery service will also be penalized under the measure.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 13, 2021 00:00 UTC