Quezon City Representative PM Vargas co-authored the “Internet Transactions Act,” now Republic Act No. 11967.
The law creates the Electronic Commerce Bureau to oversee online transactions and safeguard consumers from fraud.
Originally filed as House Bill No. 4 on June 30, 2022, it gained House approval on December 12, 2022.
The legislation enforces stricter accountability for e-commerce platforms and establishes dispute-resolution mechanisms.
Rep. Vargas highlighted the importance of stronger consumer protections amid the rapid expansion of digital commerce.
Source: PhilNews24 | February 3, 2025
