The results were the same for tests conducted in July by the Bureau of Philippine Standards for rebar from Northern Luzon, it claimed. It said that the rebar was purchased from from random hardware stores from September 9 to 13 in Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Zamboanga del Norte, Samal Island, Cotabato City, Pagadian City and Iligan City. The goods that failed laboratory tests were said to carry the marks Davao Mighty Steel, Philippine Sanjia Steel, and Keim Hing Steel. AdvertisementIn the first quarter, the DTI seized over P2.4 million worth of noncompliant steel products following several enforcement operations. The department's Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau confiscated a total of 7,723 units of uncertified steel products after inspecting hardware stores in Calabarzon and the National Capital Region.

Source: Manila Times October 13, 2024 16:20 UTC