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Holcim sees 2009 as banner year

December 9, 2009 - 12:00am

Cement giant Holcim Philippines Inc. said it expects 2009 to be a banner year, surpassing its net income and revenue levels last year on robust construction demand.

Business

Holcim to resume operations of 2nd production plant

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | August 27, 2009 - 12:00am

Holcim Philippines Inc. announced they will be resuming operations of the second production line for their Lugait, Misamis Oriental plant in November given the strong market demand.

Business

Holcim posts 64% profit hike to P1.97 billion in first half

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | August 4, 2009 - 12:00am

Holcim Philippines Inc. reported a 64.2-percent jump in net income during the first six months of the year as sustained public and private construction activities fueled strong demand for cement despite the global...

Business

Holcim earmarks P700 million for cement plants' upgrade

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | May 31, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines – Swiss cement giant Holcim will invest P700 million this year for the maintenance and improvement of their plants in the Philippines, a top company official said.

Business

Cement prices remain stable

May 22, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - There will be no price movement for cement despite of the decrease in prices of other construction materials, an industry player said yesterday.

Business

Local cement industry pins hopes on government infrastructure spending

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | February 16, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - The cement industry is depending on the promise of the government to pump prime the economy by increasing spending on infrastructure to sustain the growth of construction in the country.

Business

No shutdown for Holcim Philippines

January 28, 2009 - 12:00am

Leading cement company Holcim Philippines said yesterday that it has no plans to cease operations in any of its cement plants.

Business

Holcim to freeze operations on weak demand

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | January 26, 2009 - 12:00am

Holcim Philippines Inc. announced they will be shutting down their plant for six weeks as demand for cement continues to weaken.

Business

Local cement firms lay off workers, shut down plants

December 18, 2008 - 12:00am

Local cement companies said they have been forced to lay off workers and rethink further expansion and investment plans due to the global financial crisis and the expected adverse impact of the recent cement tariff...

Business

Top jr netters compete in Holcim-ITF

November 5, 2008 - 12:00am

The 2008 Holcim-ITF Women’s Circuit (Week 1) fires off Nov. 11 with a stellar field, including the country’s ...

Sports