PHResidents in Magalang, Pampanga expressed concern after media reports and social media claims suggested radioactive materials, including thorium isotopes, were found at the Chuangxing Steel Incorporated plant during a July 19 raid by authorities. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), and police executed a court-ordered search warrant over alleged environmental and consumer protection law violations. However, Magalang Mayor Maria Lourdes Lacson clarified that the municipality has not yet received final confirmation of radioactive substances, emphasizing the need for scientific verification. The mayor urged caution against spreading unverified information and reiterated coordination with authorities for official results. Lawyer Ryan Solano, representing Chuangxing Steel, denied legal violations, asserting the company operates legally and holds an Environmental Compliance Certificate.
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