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A joint operation by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), and other government agencies raided an alleged substandard steel factory in Magalang, Pampanga on July 18, 2026.
“This will also set a warning doon sa mga nagnenegosyo. Spending billions of money without following the standards na sinet natin,” NBI Director Matibag said
[“This will also serve as a warning to business operators spending billions of pesos without following established standards.”]
According to the NBI, they had received information regarding the steel factory’s operations last March.
Authorities noted that the business allegedly operates on a large scale, supplying numerous...