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22/05/2026

SANJIA STEEL SAYS NO CHARGES FILED YET, VOWS LEGAL FIGHT AFTER PAOCC OPERATIONS

Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines — Philippine Sanjia-Steel Corporation broke its silence following the May 15-16 operations conducted by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) and other government agencies, denying allegations of illegal activities and raising concerns over the treatment of its workers during the raid.

In an official statement, the company claimed its lawyers were repeatedly denied copies of the search warrants while authorities allegedly halted operations, entered offices, confiscated company property, and detained employees for several hours.

Sanjia said Filipino workers were held for around 13 hours, while several Chinese nationals were reportedly subjected to profiling procedures and later transferred to government custody. The company also alleged that some workers had limited access to legal counsel during the operations.

“We raise the Constitutional and labor rights of all our workers, both Filipino and foreign,” the company stated, adding that no formal charges have been filed against the company or its officers as of writing.

The company also denied allegations that it manufactures or distributes radioactive steel products, insisting that it possesses complete environmental permits and does not intentionally use radioactive substances in its operations.

Sanjia further rejected claims that its Chinese technical personnel were undocumented, saying all foreign workers are legally deployed for operational and technical functions.

The firm likewise clarified that businessman Tony Yang is no longer connected to the company, citing its 2025 Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

Despite the controversy, Sanjia warned that prolonged disruption of its operations could affect the country’s steel supply and construction sector, while maintaining that it remains committed to investing in the Philippines and pursuing all legal remedies available.

21/12/2025

24/11/2025

CARD MRI opens new Islamic bank branch in Marawi, boosts Shari’ah-compliant services in BARMM

via Bhal Abad Cabrera | November 24, 2025

MARAWI CITY, Philippines – CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) expanded its presence in the Bangsamoro region with the opening of the CARD Islamic Bank – Marawi City Branch, further strengthening access to Shari’ah-compliant financial services in BARMM.

Bureau of Bangsamoro Organic Investments (BBOI) Chairperson Mohamad Omar Pasigan and Board of Governor Datu Habib Ambolodto attended the launch, along with high-ranking officials from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), underscoring national-level support for Islamic finance expansion. They joined CARD MRI Founder and Chairman Emeritus Dr. Jaime Aristotle Alip in the ceremonial opening.

Alip said the Marawi branch is a strategic step in CARD MRI’s mission to provide ethical, culturally grounded, and accessible financial services to Muslim communities—many of whom remain underserved by traditional banking institutions.

The Marawi branch is CARD Islamic Bank’s second in the region, following its first Islamic banking unit in Cotabato City launched in 2024. The expansion aligns with the growing demand for Shari’ah-compliant financial products in the Bangsamoro, especially among microentrepreneurs, women’s groups, and families rebuilding livelihoods after conflict.

Local officials from Marawi City and Lanao del Sur also attended the opening, expressing support for initiatives that open more pathways to capital, livelihood opportunities, and long-term economic stability.

The presence of BSP officials highlighted the national government’s support for strengthening Islamic finance as part of its broader financial inclusion agenda. BSP’s participation also signaled a continuing collaboration between regulators and development institutions to expand responsible banking in the region.

BBOI Chairperson Pasigan said the opening reflects BARMM’s direction in promoting ethical, community-centered investments that uplift local enterprises and drive regional growth.

CARD MRI officials said the branch will serve microentrepreneurs, families, and community organizations seeking transparent, affordable, and faith-aligned financial services.

With this expansion, CARD MRI strengthens its push for financial inclusion, community resilience, and accessible Islamic banking—an approach that continues to resonate across the Bangsamoro region.

06/11/2025

ISYU UG KAPE — where every sip comes with a dose of truth and every talk sparks change.

04/11/2025

03/10/2025

SMNI misread the 2021 COA Audit Report, which recorded only 40% accomplishment—not completion.

The project is real, not a ghost. Local officials condemn SMNI’s report as misleading and politically motivated disinformation tied to opposition interest.

30/09/2025

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