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Online Sellers of Fake and Unregulated Products in the Philippines Targeted by Police

If you have been purchasing a lot of products online here in the Philippines, was there a time when a seller cheated you or scammed you over a transaction? A lot of online sellers have been involved in the distribution of fake and unregulated products, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) is actively searching for them, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

The Philippine National Police has strengthened its intelligence and enforcement efforts against online sellers and networks involved in the distribution of fake and unregulated products that may endanger consumers.

PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said they are now working with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and other partner agencies to identify those behind the illegal trade and build cases for prosecution.

“The PNP backs efforts to strengthen the crackdown against counterfeit goods online. We will continue to coordinate with our partner agencies to identify those behind the illegal trade and ensure that appropriate charges are filed,” Nartatez said.

Nartatez ‘statement was issued amid a call from consumer advocacy group Malayang Konsyumer for an immediate and sustained government crackdown on counterfeit products being sold through e-commerce platforms.

The group warned that fake medicines, vitamins, health supplements and beauty products may contain toxic chemicals, while counterfeit clothing, footwear, toys and perfumes as products that could expose consumers to hidden health risks.

It also raised concerns over substandard electronics that may cause fires or electrocution and fake household adhesives, sealants and building materials that may pose structural and health hazards.

“We will not allow online platforms to become a safe haven for counterfeiters. The PNP will strengthen intelligence gathering and enforcement operations against individuals and networks engaged in the sale and distribution of fake and unregulated products,” Nartatez said.

“Counterfeit goods are not only an intellectual property concern. They are also health and safety matters in most cases that need immediate and aggressive law enforcement response,” he added.

The PNP’s planned action will build on its existing campaign against smuggling and other economic crimes.

From January to June 2026, police conducted 8,986 anti-smuggling operations, resulting in the arrest of 2,560 individuals and the seizure of about P8.6 billion worth of smuggled cigarettes and equipment.

The campaign has also extended to other illegal goods as the PNP confiscated P628 million worth of smuggled goods, counterfeit products, and other illegal articles in nationwide operations in July.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Has any online seller released to you a counterfeit product? Do you believe that online shopping platforms like Shopee and Lazada have a lot of scammers and abusive online sellers?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Online Sellers of Fake and Unregulated Products in the Philippines Targeted by Police

If you have been purchasing a lot of products online here in the Philippines, was there a time when a seller cheated you or scammed you over a transaction? A lot of online sellers have been involved in the distribution of fake and unregulated products, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) is actively searching for them, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

The Philippine National Police has strengthened its intelligence and enforcement efforts against online sellers and networks involved in the distribution of fake and unregulated products that may endanger consumers.

PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said they are now working with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and other partner agencies to identify those behind the illegal trade and build cases for prosecution.

“The PNP backs efforts to strengthen the crackdown against counterfeit goods online. We will continue to coordinate with our partner agencies to identify those behind the illegal trade and ensure that appropriate charges are filed,” Nartatez said.

Nartatez ‘statement was issued amid a call from consumer advocacy group Malayang Konsyumer for an immediate and sustained government crackdown on counterfeit products being sold through e-commerce platforms.

The group warned that fake medicines, vitamins, health supplements and beauty products may contain toxic chemicals, while counterfeit clothing, footwear, toys and perfumes as products that could expose consumers to hidden health risks.

It also raised concerns over substandard electronics that may cause fires or electrocution and fake household adhesives, sealants and building materials that may pose structural and health hazards.

“We will not allow online platforms to become a safe haven for counterfeiters. The PNP will strengthen intelligence gathering and enforcement operations against individuals and networks engaged in the sale and distribution of fake and unregulated products,” Nartatez said.

“Counterfeit goods are not only an intellectual property concern. They are also health and safety matters in most cases that need immediate and aggressive law enforcement response,” he added.

The PNP’s planned action will build on its existing campaign against smuggling and other economic crimes.

From January to June 2026, police conducted 8,986 anti-smuggling operations, resulting in the arrest of 2,560 individuals and the seizure of about P8.6 billion worth of smuggled cigarettes and equipment.

The campaign has also extended to other illegal goods as the PNP confiscated P628 million worth of smuggled goods, counterfeit products, and other illegal articles in nationwide operations in July.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Has any online seller released to you a counterfeit product? Do you believe that online shopping platforms like Shopee and Lazada have a lot of scammers and abusive online sellers?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

Online Sellers of Fake and Unregulated Products in the Philippines Targeted by Police

If you have been purchasing a lot of products online here in the Philippines, was there a time when a seller cheated you or scammed you over a transaction? A lot of online sellers have been involved in the distribution of fake and unregulated products, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) is actively searching for them, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

The Philippine National Police has strengthened its intelligence and enforcement efforts against online sellers and networks involved in the distribution of fake and unregulated products that may endanger consumers.

PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said they are now working with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and other partner agencies to identify those behind the illegal trade and build cases for prosecution.

“The PNP backs efforts to strengthen the crackdown against counterfeit goods online. We will continue to coordinate with our partner agencies to identify those behind the illegal trade and ensure that appropriate charges are filed,” Nartatez said.

Nartatez ‘statement was issued amid a call from consumer advocacy group Malayang Konsyumer for an immediate and sustained government crackdown on counterfeit products being sold through e-commerce platforms.

The group warned that fake medicines, vitamins, health supplements and beauty products may contain toxic chemicals, while counterfeit clothing, footwear, toys and perfumes as products that could expose consumers to hidden health risks.

It also raised concerns over substandard electronics that may cause fires or electrocution and fake household adhesives, sealants and building materials that may pose structural and health hazards.

“We will not allow online platforms to become a safe haven for counterfeiters. The PNP will strengthen intelligence gathering and enforcement operations against individuals and networks engaged in the sale and distribution of fake and unregulated products,” Nartatez said.

“Counterfeit goods are not only an intellectual property concern. They are also health and safety matters in most cases that need immediate and aggressive law enforcement response,” he added.

The PNP’s planned action will build on its existing campaign against smuggling and other economic crimes.

From January to June 2026, police conducted 8,986 anti-smuggling operations, resulting in the arrest of 2,560 individuals and the seizure of about P8.6 billion worth of smuggled cigarettes and equipment.

The campaign has also extended to other illegal goods as the PNP confiscated P628 million worth of smuggled goods, counterfeit products, and other illegal articles in nationwide operations in July.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Has any online seller released to you a counterfeit product? Do you believe that online shopping platforms like Shopee and Lazada have a lot of scammers and abusive online sellers?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

Swiss Christmas merchants
Long-shuttered mercantile trade
Chalets just biding time

#Haiku #OneHaikuADay #WritersCollective #writingcommunity #BackToHaiku #Merchant #Merchants #Merch #Mercantile #Christmas #ChristmasVillage #Swiss #SwissVillage #Trade #Suisse #August #Summer #Akron #Ohio #USA #Photography #2026

August 24, 2026

Dad’s Got the Night Off: DoorDash Spotlights Local BBQ Favorites and Steakhouses for Father’s Day https://www.diningandcooking.com/restaurants/14342/ #BarbecueJoint #BarbecueJoints #BBQJoint #BBQJoints #Merchants

The Digital Orientalist: The Hong Kong Chinese Merchants Collection: An Introduction and its Potential Applications. “From the late 19th century onwards, the Hong Kong Chinese merchants were instrumental in shaping the social, political, and business landscapes of Hong Kong, South China, and the overseas Chinese communities around the world. Their commercial practices and business networks have […]

Visitor #statistics from #Yiwu #China #Commodities #City indicated that #offline foot #traffic on #reopening day reached a record high, #marking the strongest #Spring #Festival opening performance on record. #Buyers from #Dubai, #SoutheastAsia, #Europe, and #Africa converged on the #market. This activity underscored Yiwu’s role as a #global #sourcing #center, with #merchants coordinating #factory schedules to meet demand. https://cnbusinessforum.com/yiwu-market-reopens-after-lunar-new-year-with-record-orders-and-foot-traffic/

Visitor #statistics from #Yiwu #China #Commodities #City indicated that #offline foot #traffic on #reopening day reached a record high, #marking the strongest #Spring #Festival opening performance on record. #Buyers from #Dubai, #SoutheastAsia, #Europe, and #Africa converged on the #market. This activity underscored Yiwu’s role as a #global #sourcing #center, with #merchants coordinating #factory schedules to meet demand. https://cnbusinessforum.com/yiwu-market-reopens-after-lunar-new-year-with-record-orders-and-foot-traffic/

Visitor #statistics from #Yiwu #China #Commodities #City indicated that #offline foot #traffic on #reopening day reached a record high, #marking the strongest #Spring #Festival opening performance on record. #Buyers from #Dubai, #SoutheastAsia, #Europe, and #Africa converged on the #market. This activity underscored Yiwu’s role as a #global #sourcing #center, with #merchants coordinating #factory schedules to meet demand. https://cnbusinessforum.com/yiwu-market-reopens-after-lunar-new-year-with-record-orders-and-foot-traffic/

Visitor #statistics from #Yiwu #China #Commodities #City indicated that #offline foot #traffic on #reopening day reached a record high, #marking the strongest #Spring #Festival opening performance on record. #Buyers from #Dubai, #SoutheastAsia, #Europe, and #Africa converged on the #market. This activity underscored Yiwu’s role as a #global #sourcing #center, with #merchants coordinating #factory schedules to meet demand. https://cnbusinessforum.com/yiwu-market-reopens-after-lunar-new-year-with-record-orders-and-foot-traffic/

Visitor #statistics from #Yiwu #China #Commodities #City indicated that #offline foot #traffic on #reopening day reached a record high, #marking the strongest #Spring #Festival opening performance on record. #Buyers from #Dubai, #SoutheastAsia, #Europe, and #Africa converged on the #market. This activity underscored Yiwu’s role as a #global #sourcing #center, with #merchants coordinating #factory schedules to meet demand. https://cnbusinessforum.com/yiwu-market-reopens-after-lunar-new-year-with-record-orders-and-foot-traffic/

Visitor #statistics from #Yiwu #China #Commodities #City indicated that #offline foot #traffic on #reopening day reached a record high, #marking the strongest #Spring #Festival opening performance on record. #Buyers from #Dubai, #SoutheastAsia, #Europe, and #Africa converged on the #market. This activity underscored Yiwu’s role as a #global #sourcing #center, with #merchants coordinating #factory schedules to meet demand. https://cnbusinessforum.com/yiwu-market-reopens-after-lunar-new-year-with-record-orders-and-foot-traffic/

ICYMI: Amazon opens Shop Direct to third-party feeds - what merchants need to know: Amazon's Shop Direct now accepts third-party product feeds from Feedonomics, Salsify, and CEDCommerce, giving over 400,000 merchants real-time access to hundreds of millions of customers. https://ppc.land/amazon-opens-shop-direct-to-third-party-feeds-what-merchants-need-to-know/ #Amazon #Ecommerce #ShopDirect #DigitalMarketing #Merchants

Visitor #statistics from #Yiwu #China #Commodities #City indicated that #offline foot #traffic on #reopening day reached a record high, #marking the strongest #Spring #Festival opening performance on record. #Buyers from #Dubai, #SoutheastAsia, #Europe, and #Africa converged on the #market. This activity underscored Yiwu’s role as a #global #sourcing #center, with #merchants coordinating #factory schedules to meet demand. https://cnbusinessforum.com/yiwu-market-reopens-after-lunar-new-year-with-record-orders-and-foot-traffic/

Visitor #statistics from #Yiwu #China #Commodities #City indicated that #offline foot #traffic on #reopening day reached a record high, #marking the strongest #Spring #Festival opening performance on record. #Buyers from #Dubai, #SoutheastAsia, #Europe, and #Africa converged on the #market. This activity underscored Yiwu’s role as a #global #sourcing #center, with #merchants coordinating #factory schedules to meet demand. https://cnbusinessforum.com/yiwu-market-reopens-after-lunar-new-year-with-record-orders-and-foot-traffic/

Visitor #statistics from #Yiwu #China #Commodities #City indicated that #offline foot #traffic on #reopening day reached a record high, #marking the strongest #Spring #Festival opening performance on record. #Buyers from #Dubai, #SoutheastAsia, #Europe, and #Africa converged on the #market. This activity underscored Yiwu’s role as a #global #sourcing #center, with #merchants coordinating #factory schedules to meet demand. https://cnbusinessforum.com/yiwu-market-reopens-after-lunar-new-year-with-record-orders-and-foot-traffic/

Visitor #statistics from #Yiwu #China #Commodities #City indicated that #offline foot #traffic on #reopening day reached a record high, #marking the strongest #Spring #Festival opening performance on record. #Buyers from #Dubai, #SoutheastAsia, #Europe, and #Africa converged on the #market. This activity underscored Yiwu’s role as a #global #sourcing #center, with #merchants coordinating #factory schedules to meet demand. https://cnbusinessforum.com/yiwu-market-reopens-after-lunar-new-year-with-record-orders-and-foot-traffic/

Visitor #statistics from #Yiwu #China #Commodities #City indicated that #offline foot #traffic on #reopening day reached a record high, #marking the strongest #Spring #Festival opening performance on record. #Buyers from #Dubai, #SoutheastAsia, #Europe, and #Africa converged on the #market. This activity underscored Yiwu’s role as a #global #sourcing #center, with #merchants coordinating #factory schedules to meet demand. https://cnbusinessforum.com/yiwu-market-reopens-after-lunar-new-year-with-record-orders-and-foot-traffic/

Visitor #statistics from #Yiwu #China #Commodities #City indicated that #offline foot #traffic on #reopening day reached a record high, #marking the strongest #Spring #Festival opening performance on record. #Buyers from #Dubai, #SoutheastAsia, #Europe, and #Africa converged on the #market. This activity underscored Yiwu’s role as a #global #sourcing #center, with #merchants coordinating #factory schedules to meet demand. https://cnbusinessforum.com/yiwu-market-reopens-after-lunar-new-year-with-record-orders-and-foot-traffic/

Visitor #statistics from #Yiwu #China #Commodities #City indicated that #offline foot #traffic on #reopening day reached a record high, #marking the strongest #Spring #Festival opening performance on record. #Buyers from #Dubai, #SoutheastAsia, #Europe, and #Africa converged on the #market. This activity underscored Yiwu’s role as a #global #sourcing #center, with #merchants coordinating #factory schedules to meet demand. https://cnbusinessforum.com/yiwu-market-reopens-after-lunar-new-year-with-record-orders-and-foot-traffic/

Sure, there was tea, but that was mostly PR.

How an apocalyptic merchant cult laid the foundations for an empire in soon to become former British colonies. How 18th century ideas of British and Dutch liberalism meshed well with slavery and genocide.

"The real cause of the Revolutionary War"

https://youtu.be/FCShsGCkOP4

#history #uspol #religion #merchants

Square Bitcoin Debuts as Block’s First Fully Integrated Bitcoin Payments and Wallet Solution - Block is expanding Square’s platform with fee-free bitcoin payments, seamless cryp... - https://news.bitcoin.com/square-bitcoin-debuts-as-blocks-first-fully-integrated-bitcoin-payments-and-wallet-solution/ #bitcoin(btc) #merchants #featured #payments

Coinflow Raises $25M to Scale Stablecoin Payments, Backed by Pantera and Coinbase - Stablecoin payments startup Coinflow has raised $25 million in a Series A round led by Pa... - https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/10/08/coinflow-raises-usd25m-to-scale-stablecoin-payments-backed-by-pantera-and-coinbase #fundingrounds #stablecoins #merchants #payments #finance #news

Instant Checkout for Merchants in ChatGPT

https://chatgpt.com/merchants

#HackerNews #InstantCheckout #Merchants #ChatGPT #ECommerce #Innovation #AITechnology

The #digital #payment landscape in #HongKong is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by #consumer demand and a thriving mega #event economy. With over 5.78 million digital payment users and nearly half of all #eCommerce #purchases made via #mobile, the city is ripe for #innovation. Seizing this moment, Payment Cards Group Limited (#PCG) has unveiled a #groundbreaking #solution poised to redefine how #merchants operate. https://cnbusinessforum.com/hong-kong-embraces-a-pos-free-future-with-abbypay-launch/

The #digital #payment landscape in #HongKong is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by #consumer demand and a thriving mega #event economy. With over 5.78 million digital payment users and nearly half of all #eCommerce #purchases made via #mobile, the city is ripe for #innovation. Seizing this moment, Payment Cards Group Limited (#PCG) has unveiled a #groundbreaking #solution poised to redefine how #merchants operate. https://cnbusinessforum.com/hong-kong-embraces-a-pos-free-future-with-abbypay-launch/

The #digital #payment landscape in #HongKong is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by #consumer demand and a thriving mega #event economy. With over 5.78 million digital payment users and nearly half of all #eCommerce #purchases made via #mobile, the city is ripe for #innovation. Seizing this moment, Payment Cards Group Limited (#PCG) has unveiled a #groundbreaking #solution poised to redefine how #merchants operate. https://cnbusinessforum.com/hong-kong-embraces-a-pos-free-future-with-abbypay-launch/

The #digital #payment landscape in #HongKong is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by #consumer demand and a thriving mega #event economy. With over 5.78 million digital payment users and nearly half of all #eCommerce #purchases made via #mobile, the city is ripe for #innovation. Seizing this moment, Payment Cards Group Limited (#PCG) has unveiled a #groundbreaking #solution poised to redefine how #merchants operate. https://cnbusinessforum.com/hong-kong-embraces-a-pos-free-future-with-abbypay-launch/

The #digital #payment landscape in #HongKong is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by #consumer demand and a thriving mega #event economy. With over 5.78 million digital payment users and nearly half of all #eCommerce #purchases made via #mobile, the city is ripe for #innovation. Seizing this moment, Payment Cards Group Limited (#PCG) has unveiled a #groundbreaking #solution poised to redefine how #merchants operate. https://cnbusinessforum.com/hong-kong-embraces-a-pos-free-future-with-abbypay-launch/

The #digital #payment landscape in #HongKong is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by #consumer demand and a thriving mega #event economy. With over 5.78 million digital payment users and nearly half of all #eCommerce #purchases made via #mobile, the city is ripe for #innovation. Seizing this moment, Payment Cards Group Limited (#PCG) has unveiled a #groundbreaking #solution poised to redefine how #merchants operate. https://cnbusinessforum.com/hong-kong-embraces-a-pos-free-future-with-abbypay-launch/

Greece’s Viva Wallet raises $80M for its neo-bank targeting small business merchants - Challenger banks continue to make significant waves in the world of finance, with ... - http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/goradDy1faU/ #challengerbanks #breyercapital #point-of-sale #vivawallet #ecommerce #merchants #commerce #finance #funding #fintech #neobank #neobank #tencent #europe #smbs #pos