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Industry leaders said the anti-dumping case against Taiwan will soon be withdrawn from the Bureau of Import Services of the Department of  Trade and Industry as the Philippine Cement Manufacturers Corp. (Philcemcor) filed a safeguard case last week following months of deliberation by local cement producers.


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Despite its efforts to avoid shutting down any of its manufacturing facilities, Alsons said the market has become so tight that the company is evaluating its position almost on a monthly basis.


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Cement firms seek shield from imports

By Des Ferriols | February 5, 2001 - 12:00am

Local cement manufacturers are seeking protection under the new Safeguard Measures Act of 2000. The protection may come in the form of a general increase in the tariff on imported cement on a possible imposition...

Business

Alsons Cement may shut down one kiln

By Des Ferriols | February 1, 2001 - 12:00am

The prevailing slump in the construction industry and the continued influx of cheap imported cement may force publicly listed Alsons Cement Corp. to shut down one of its two kilns to cut losses. Despite its efforts...

Business