Sanjia Steel Slams Tagoloan Raid as 300 Workers Lose Jobs
The recent raid on the Sanjia Steel plant in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental has ignited a fierce debate over law enforcement methods and economic stability. While the administration maintains a strong stance against organized crime, the Philippine Sanjia Steel Corp. is crying harassment after authorities shut down their facility. The closure has left over 300 Filipino workers in the cold, raising serious concerns about due process and the livelihoods of our kababayan in the province.
A Heavy Handed Approach
On Saturday, joint operatives from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) raided the steel plant. Authorities arrested 69 Chinese nationals and claimed the materials processed could pose health risks. They also warned that the steel products might be substandard and dangerous for local construction projects.
However, Sanjia Steel strongly disputes these claims. Through their spokesperson and legal counsel, Atty. Julia Chu, the company argued that the raid was an overreach that bypassed proper regulatory channels.