Local e-commerce platform VeMoBro said it is firming up security measures on its website to filter fake products and prevent scams on its online platform to support initiatives of the Department of Trade and Industry, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines and the House of Representatives.
“Our goal as a 100-percent Filipino e-commerce platform is to protect online Pinoy sellers who are making an honest living on the internet. With e-commerce and online transactions booming amid the pandemic, we’ve seen a lot of fake products and scams that are damaging the trust between online merchants and consumers,” said VeMoBro co-founder and chief operating officer Rain Ibajo.
“We have to protect what’s authentic, especially if it’s Filipino-made. Our local enterprises that are making high-quality products and employing fellow Filipinos need our support more than ever,” she said.
VeMoBro employed fail-safe measures to protect consumers and sellers on its platform, she said. “Sellers go through a multi-step process, so we can make sure they are formally registered with the right government agencies and have the necessary permits. We are also meticulous with products being posted on our website because we understand how important it is to protect intellectual property,” Ibajo said.
