Day: April 9, 2025

Manila: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has expressed openness to discussing a proposal from the steelmakers’ group to ban the use of induction furnaces in local steel production. Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) Senior Trade Industry Development Specialist John Steven Magboo noted that while there is no current policy prohibiting induction furnaces for steel production, the DTI is willing to engage in discussions on the issue and the manufacturing process of steel parts. According to Philippines News Agency, during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay event in Malate, Manila, Magboo invited industry stakeholders to provide data supporting their claims

Labo: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) apprehended a high-value drug suspect and seized PHP6.9 million worth of shabu during an anti-illegal drug operation in Labo, Camarines Norte. The operation took place on Wednesday, leading to the arrest of a suspect identified as “Rich,” a 33-year-old resident of Labo, Camarines Norte. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andrei Dizon reported that the operation was carried out by the Provincial Police Drug Enforcement Unit (PPDEU) and Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU), in collaboration with the Labo Municipal Police Station (MPS). The suspect was found in possession of 1,020

Mandaluyong City: Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque stated that the Philippines will not retaliate against the newly imposed 17-percent tariff on certain Philippine goods entering the US market, introduced as part of Trump’s ‘liberation day’. According to Philippines News Agency, Roque, speaking to reporters at the National Food Fair in Mandaluyong City, emphasized that the Marcos administration aims to focus on strengthening trade ties with the US, adopting a constructive approach. She remarked, “No, we don’t have any of those (retaliation). We just move on a positive note, and we really have more trade between our country and the US.”