Substandard Steel Use a 'Bigger' Problem Than Known, Marcos Says
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has stated that the issue of substandard steel being used as building material in the Philippines is a 'bigger' problem than most people realize. The proliferation of substandard steel manufacturers and distributors, which began around 2018, is suspected to be a cause for some building collapses. The president emphasized the need for enhanced inspection systems and pre-use testing of materials.
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