Safeguard measures on cement pushed amid rise in imports

Cement makers are pushing for the imposition of safeguard measures on cement as imports of the construction product continued to increase.

- LOUELLA DESIDERIO

Cement makers are pushing for the imposition of safeguard measures on cement as imports of the construction product continued to increase. Speaking at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay on Wednesday, Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) executive director Renato Baja said the group and Eagle Cement Corp. are supporting the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)'s move to initiate a motu proprio preliminary safeguard measures investigation on cement imports from various countries.

"This critical step underscores the government's commitment to ensuring fair competition and protecting the local cement industry from undue harm by excessive imports," he said.