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As an economic zone, it can avail of duty-free privileges for the importation of raw materials. On the other hand, BOI-registered companies can avail of additional duty and/or tax incentives for imported capital equipment as well as income tax holidays.


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Rolando Jaurigue, senior vice president of Philsteel Holdings, maintained that the questioned executive order issued by former President Joseph Estrada has for its legal basis Republic Act (RA) 7103, also known as the Iron and Steel Industry Act, adding there were actually three EOs issued by the previous administration.


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Discussions have reportedly started for the infusion of $100-million fresh capital for Steelcorp from the prospective foreign investors.


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RTC issues TRO vs SteelCorp, three other government agencies

By Marianne V. Go | June 29, 2005 - 12:00am

The Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 32 has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Steel Corp of the Philippines (SteelCorp), the Department of Trade and Industry, the Board of Investments and the...

Business

Global Ispat Ind’l Park seeks BOI incentives

By Ted P. Torres | April 19, 2004 - 12:00am

The 40-hectare Global Ispat Industrial Park, which has been granted an economic zone status, is applying for incentives with the Board of Investments (BOI). As an economic zone, it can avail of duty-free privileges...

Business

Government warned vs lobby to amend iron & ste

August 20, 2001 - 12:00am

A leading steel company has warned the government against a ploy by "vested interests" asking for an amendment of an executive order (EO) which was allegedly discriminatory in favor of one company. Rolando...

Business

Foreign groups eye $100-M investment in Steelcorp

By by Jimmy L. Montejo | May 28, 2001 - 12:00am

Certain investors from the United States, Europe and Asia are eyeing equities in Steel Corp. of the Philippines (Steelcorp) due to its "strong market leadership and profit potentials." Discussions have reportedly...

Business

Foreign groups eye $100-M investment in Steelcorp

May 27, 2001 - 12:00am

Certain investors from the United States, Europe and Asia are eyeing equities in Steel Corp. of the Philippines (Steelcorp) due to its "strong market leadership and profit potentials." Discussions have reportedly...

Business

BOI won’t endorse PNOC project just yet

January 22, 2001 - 12:00am

The Board of Investments will only endorse the Philippine National Oil Co.’s (PNOC) combined gas-fired power plant and iron and steel-making facility project worth P70.785 billion after the power firm completes...

Business