The establishment that launched the viral April Fool’s Prank on social media may face serious consequences.
According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Taragis Takoyaki Shop, which challenged their followers to put the logo of their shop on their forehead may lose their business name registration.
DTI Assistant Secretary Amanda Nograles criticized the business owned by Carl Quion for being ‘irresponsible’ in their marketing.
“Pwede nating i-suspend, i-revoke, i-cancel yung registration nila sa DTI, yung business name nila. Tapos pwede din i-refer ito sa mayor’s office or sa LGU (local government unit) dahil sila naman talaga ang pwedeng magrevoke ng business permit,” she said.
“Hindi mo pwedeng gamitin yung official, legitimate name mo para gumawa ng isang unlawful act or something na makakasira or makakasakit sa iyong kababayan,” she added.
Aside from suspension, Taragis may also face charges.
DTI revealed that they already reported the said incident to Meta where the challenge was posted.
It can be recalled that Ramil Albano, the man who took the challenge, said that he wanted to use the money to finance the education of his son with Down Syndrome.
“Therapy yung kailangan niya kaya lang wala nga kaming pang-therapy. Kasi nga yung mata ko, mahina, ‘di ako makahanap ng permanenteng trabaho,” he said.