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President Gloria Macapal-Arroyo is facing increased political unrest against the regime from left-wing activists. However, despite protests and natural disasters, it is business as usual for the cement industry.

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Holcim Philippines gets go-ahead for new plant
09 May 2013
Holcim Philippines has received approval from its Swiss parent company to construct a US$550m cement plant in Bulacan, to support brisk private and public-sector investment. Speaking to local p...
DTI requests further information on Philippine pricing
06 May 2013
Philippine cement producers have until next week to provide the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) with further information explaining reasons behind their higher selling prices. Last month...
Cemex
03 May 2013
Cemex's first-quarter turnover declined by 5.3 per cent to US$3318.6m, while the EBITDA came off by 8.1 per cent to US$521.1m. The trading profit was off by just 0.5 per cent to US$239.1m. The net...
Cemex first quarter sales fall 8% in 1Q13
29 April 2013
Cemex' first quarter turnover declined by 5.3 per cent to US$3318.6m, while the EBITDA came off by 8.1 per cent to US$521.1m. Volumes were ahead in the USA and in the Philippines, but declined in ...
Waste processing facility launched, Philippines
23 April 2013
The Mundo Verde Corporation, in partnership with the Quezon local government, has officially launched a waste processing facility in Payatas, Quezon City, to turn municipal waste into fuel for u...
Philippine cement sales rise 3.4% in 1Q13
22 April 2013
Philippine cement sales in the first quarter of 2013 rose 3.4 per cent YoY to 4.787Mt, according to the head of the Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines. First-quarter cement sa...
Philippine producers seek incentives on expansion
15 April 2013
Philippine cement manufacturers are seeking incentives with the Board of Investments for new capacity projects, as local producers seek to meet expected increases in cement demand. The Cement ...
DTI probes Philippine cement price hike
09 April 2013
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has asked Philippine cement manufacturers to explain why prices have risen from a year ago and are above the suggested retail price (SRP). Trade unde...