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Can we still build a steel industry?

By Marianne V. Go | August 9, 2024 - 12:00am

Members of the Philippine Iron and Steel Institute have clearly pointed out that the country is very much import dependent even as the remaining steel sector players try to maintain their ability to produce some...

Business

Concerns raised over substandard steel bars

By Louella Desiderio | November 9, 2020 - 12:00am

The Philippine Iron and Steel Institute has expressed concern over substandard steel bars being sold in the market.

Business

PISI steps up campaign vs substandard rebars

By Louella Desiderio | October 5, 2020 - 12:00am

The Philippine Iron and Steel Institute is stepping up its campaign against substandard and unmarked reinforced steel bars...

Business

BOC keeps close watch on steel billet imports from China

By Iris Gonzales | September 29, 2012 - 12:00am

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has assured local steel manufacturers that the agency will keep a close watch on the illegal importation of “square bars” from China.

Business

Group opposes grant of incentives to NSC

By Marianne V. Go | December 29, 2003 - 12:00am

The Philippine Iron & Steel Institute (PISI) is opposed to government’s plan to "artificially" make the mothballed National Steel Corp. (NSC) viable by giving it "unjustified incentives." In...

Business