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The Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI) is calling on the government to enforce the updated national standard for steel bars, warning that the proliferation of non-compliant products could aggravate earthquake damage. In a letter to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) dated June 8,...

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 raised concerns over the prevalence of substandard rebars in Mindanao and Northern Luzon.  Following a series of random test purchases, PISI reported the discovery of inferior rebars in both regions, highlighting the need to intensify...

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...