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  The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will amplify its monitoring of substandard steel products, as they may compromise public safety, especially during natural disasters such as earthquakes. “We'll strictly monitor and enforce,” DTI Secretary Cristina Roque told reporters, when...

Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI) is urging the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to address the prevalence of substandard steel products in hardware stores across the country, citing the potential threat of earthquakes such as the “Big One” that could hit Metro Manila. In an...

The Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI) has identified substandard steel bars (rebars) in various northern Luzon provinces following random test purchases. In a statement on Sunday, Aug. 18, PISI President Ronald Magsajo expressed concern over public safety, stating, “This is a major...