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Cement firms told: Don’t blame imports

By Marianne V. Go | March 21, 2002 - 12:00am

Local cement companies should not attribute their losses to the entry of cheap imported cement, according to the Consumers Union of the Philippines (CUP) and the Confederation of Homeowners Associations for Reform...

Business

DTI warns firms on substandard steel products

By Marianne V. Go | February 28, 2002 - 12:00am

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is warning steel manufacturers to stop selling substandard galvanized iron sheets and rebars, or face sanctions from the government as substandard galvanized iron sheets...

Business

Tariff Commission sets hearing on cement dumping charges

November 22, 2001 - 12:00am

The Tariff Commission is set to begin its own investigation on Philippine Cement Manufacturers Corp.’s (Philcemcor) claim of harmful cement dumping. The Tariff Commission is holding a preliminary hearing...

Business

BOC probes charges of undervaluation vs cement importers

November 19, 2001 - 12:00am

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has moved to investigate a number of cement importers who may have defrauded the government of millions in pesos in customs duties by undeclaring the value of the cement that they are...

Business

Workers caution consumers on imports

October 24, 2001 - 12:00am

Organized labor cautioned yesterday consumers’ groups from falling prey to schemes by importers that are pro-consumer on the surface but are actually aimed at disabling local manufacturing companies, which could...

Business