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Cement makers, importers rap Roxas

By Marianne V. Go | April 3, 2002 - 12:00am

Both local cement importers and manufacturers have expressed disappointment over the action taken by Trade and Industry Secretary Manuel Roxas II on imported cement. Local consumer organizations said Roxas appears...

Business

More mergers among cement firms seen

By Des Ferriols | July 16, 2001 - 12:00am

The cement industry may be in for more consolidations and mergers as local cement companies attempt to recover from the collapse of the construction sector aggravated by intense competition from cheap imports. Documents...

Business