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Samar I continues to build road connectivity in Calbayog City
A 350-meter Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) with a width of five (5) meters is built in the said area to replace the footh path that residents would trudge in order to reach said barangays......»»
Holcim, Megawide renew cement supply agreement
Holcim Philippines Inc. has renewed its supply agreement to provide the cement requirements of Megawide Construction Corp......»»
DMCI keen on entry into cement business
The Consunji Group is looking to pursue its entry into the cement business with the acquisition of Cemex Holdings Philippines (CHP)......»»
Thai cement maker to open Philippines plant this year
Thai fiber cement maker Shera Public Co. Ltd. is pouring in P2 billion for its plant in Pampanga, which is expected to open this year......»»
CitySavings Named One of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions
City Savings Bank (CitySavings) continues to cement its position to become the leading mass market bank in the country with its inclusion as one of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions. The Philippine Daily Inquirer released the report with international market research firm Statista. This year’s Philippines’ Growth Champions are companies with remarkable growth and resilience […].....»»
Cemex impacts circular economy
Cemex Philippines, one of the leading cement manufacturers in the country, makes a significant impact on the circular economy through its co-processing technology and Regenera......»»
CeMap to DTI: Curb uninspected imported cement in PH
CeMap to DTI: Curb uninspected imported cement in PH.....»»
DMCI eyes entry into cement business
The Consunji Group is looking to diversify into a new industries, with the cement business among those being considered through a potential acquisition of Cemex Holdings Philippines......»»
Jollibee, Republic Cement tie up for plastic waste co-processing
Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. is beefing up its sustainability initiatives as it teams up with Republic Cement to address plastic packaging waste through co-processing......»»
Igacos waterfall cemented?
A waterfall in Sitio Auring, Barangay Cawag, Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos), near Hagimit, has become the center of controversy after a viral Facebook post claimed that it had been cemented over. The post included pictures showing the pristine, blue waterfall in its natural state, and then the subsequent image revealing a group of men using an excavator to cement the waterfalls. An anonymous concerned citizen revealed that access to the waterfall had been restricted for cementing purposes, reportedly due to excessive waste left behind by tourists. Despite previous closures and efforts to communicate regulations, visitors continued to disregard the rules and leave their waste behind. While some netizens expressed dismay over the alleged cementing, comments on the post suggested that it might serve a purpose related to slope protection. A concerned citizen called out irresponsible tourists for their failure to manage their garbage and stressed the importance of collective efforts to maintain cleanliness in tourist spots for future generations. The Samal Tourism Office declined to comment, stating that an assessment is currently being conducted by the local government of Samal......»»
PPPs seen to cement Philippines position as digital innovation hub
Partnering with the private sector is needed for the Philippines to keep up with the ever evolving digital landscape, especially as the country moves to cement its position as a digital innovation hub, President Marcos said yesterday......»»
On its 5th year, SB19 hopes to cement its place in the music industry
Putting up 1Z Entertainment is part of building their legacy, but SB19 knows they still have a long way to go.....»»
Cemex Philippines lands in top 25 percent of global sustainability index
Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc., a leading cement manufacturer in the Philippines, achieved a notable performance in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2022, ranking in the top 25 percent of the construction materials industry......»»
Each shrinking his carbon
Recently, residents in Metro Manila woke up to an overcast, foggy morning sky. Conjectures attributed it to another impending eruption of Taal Volcano, like it did in 2020. Phivolcs clarified that the smog that covered Metro Manila was not caused by the volcano; it was rather pollution trapped in the lower levels of the atmosphere. It was a surprise to many because, while traffic congestion has been worsening after the pandemic and Manila was identified as one of the most congested cities in Asia, it rarely brought to the public’s attention that the air pollution it causes is so serious. During the pandemic, people noticed that, due to the lockdown implemented in most countries, air quality improved and we were seeing clearer skies, but the situation changed rapidly as almost everything was “back to normal”. Countries are doing their bit to mitigate air pollution and slow global warming. The European Union set a goal to cut carbon emissions by at least 55 percent and source 45 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. Starting today, EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism, a carbon tariff on carbon-intensive products, will enter its trial phase. The transition phase of CBAM, from October 2023 to December 2025, will require exporters to submit emissions reports to importing partners. From January 2026, CBAM will be implemented and initially apply to imports in the emissions-intensive sectors deemed at greater risk of carbon leakage: cement, electricity, fertilizers, iron and steel, aluminum and hydrogen. From 2026, EU importers will start paying a financial adjustment by surrendering the amount of CBAM certificates that correspond to the emissions embedded in their imports. The EU Emissions Trading System’s free emission allowances are to be replaced by the CBAM gradually from 2026 to 2034. Thus, CBAM, the CO2 border tax, will be fully phased in at the start of 2034, when free carbon certificates are eliminated. In the Philippines, electric vehicle adoption was given a boost by Executive Order No. 12 issued in January, which reduced the tariffs on certain EVs to zero for five years, effectively lowering vehicle prices and encouraging people to purchase EVs. The EO covers EV segments such as cars, buses, vans, trucks, kick scooters, self-balancing cycles, bicycles and pocket motorcycles with auxiliary motors not exceeding 250 watts and with a maximum speed of 25 kilometers per hour. Nonetheless, electric motorcycles were excluded from the EO, and are still subject to a 30-percent tariff. In Taiwan, to encourage people to stop buying fuel vehicles by 2040 and achieve the target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, people who buy new electric motorcycles enjoy a subsidy from the government varies from NT$5,100 to 7,000, equals to 8,990 to P12,340, depending on the model purchased until the end of 2026. If the battery cores, negative electrode materials, electrolyte and copper foil used in the electric motorcycles are all domestically produced, each vehicle will receive an additional subsidy of NT$3,000. Until the end of 2024, people who replace their more than 10-year-old car with an electric car will get a NT$15,000 to 18,000 subsidy in Taiwan. While Singapore and Taiwan launched their first carbon exchange platform Climate Impact X and Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange in 2021 and August 2023, respectively, Indonesia also started its carbon trading market on 26 September. President Joko Widodo attended the launch, saying the exchange could create a new sustainable economy, estimating it has the potential to be worth at least Rp3,000 trillion ($194 billion). “This will be a new sustainable economic opportunity as the world is heading toward the green economy,” he said. The post Each shrinking his carbon appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Holcim has satisfied all conditions set by PSE for delisting
Listed cement firm Holcim Philippines Inc. said it has already satisfied all the conditions set by the Philippine Stock Exchange to delist its common shares......»»
Century Peak boosts cement production
Century Peak Cement Manufacturing Corp., a subsidiary of Century Peak Holdings Corp., led by businessman Wilfredo Keng, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing a sales volume of 1.5 million bags in August 2024. This remarkable accomplishment highlights the company’s commitment to cement production. As the president and CEO of the company, Keng expressed his confidence in further increasing the monthly volume to 2 million bags. This optimism stems from their additional investment in a tonner bag facility, which is scheduled to become operational in October 2023. Keng shared his excitement about the promising prospects ahead, especially considering that Century Peak only commenced commercial operations this year. Dedicated to providing premium-quality cement renowned for its durability and cost-efficiency, Century Peak Cement’s vision is to provide premium quality at the lowest cost. Challenge vs foreign competition As a locally-based enterprise, Century Peak Cement Manufacturing Corporation aims to challenge the dominance of multinational cement producers through nationwide distribution of its products. The company’s flagship offering, Type 1 PRIME cement, is a versatile and high-quality cement in demand for major projects, including those undertaken by SM Prime Holdings Inc., such as mall construction initiatives and Priland Development Corporation on residential initiatives. Century Peak Cement has successfully supplied its cement to several prominent projects. The company’s dedication to quality cement production contributed to the successful realization of these structures. Century Peak Cement continues to establish itself as a trusted and reliable supplier for major construction projects, ensuring the durability and strength of the buildings it supports. The post Century Peak boosts cement production appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PGA Tour Player Blog: A once-in-a-lifetime moment
Indian-American Sahith Theegala secured a career breakthrough victory on the PGA Tour at the Fortinet Championship in Napa, California, in front of family and friends to cement his stature as one of the game’s rising stars......»»
‘The Super Models’, the original influencers, come to Apple TV
Naomi, Christy, Linda and Cindy are back, recounting how they revolutionized fashion as the first supermodels in the 1990s in a new series for Apple TV. "The Super Models", which launches on the streaming platform on Wednesday, looks back on the four women who created a template for today's uber-influencers by injecting an element of personality into the job of modelling. Britain's Naomi Campbell, 53, Canada's Linda Evangelista, 58 and the two Americans, Cindy Crawford, 57, and Christy Turlington, 54, dominated the fashion scene during one of its most explosive periods. They worked with the top designers and photographers, though it was a music video, George Michael's "Freedom", which helped cement their status in the public consciousness as the first "supermodels". "(The 1990s) was a very unique time historically, where everything was converging -- fashion, music, you had MTV just starting -- ...right before the brink of the internet," said co-director Larissa Bills. "These women were like the original influencers. Prior to the internet, prior to social media, they were able to bring a whole world to the public in a way that hadn't been done before." It is the first time they have shared their story together. "The fact that they're all in their 50s now... it was the right time. They're in a more reflective space in their lives," said Bills. All from modest backgrounds, the foursome made millions of dollars and reveled in their stardom. But they also faced many of the horrific aspects of the fashion industry -- addiction, eating disorders, sexual harassment. Evangelista faced perhaps the most challenging moments, with a husband accused of rape by other women (the case was finally dropped in early 2023), breast cancer and a botched cosmetic surgery which she says left her "disfigured". Age is an under-current of their discussions, and was underlined again in recent days after the foursome featured on the cover of Vogue in the United States and Britain. The distinct lack of wrinkles led many to accuse the magazine of doctoring the images. For Bills, though, the series is a celebration. "They shouldered such a giant responsibility -- to be 16 years old and the face of a brand. The industry was not regulated at the time and they really did it on their own. Well done to them," she said. adm/er/gil © Agence France-Presse The post ‘The Super Models’, the original influencers, come to Apple TV appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Stable, reliable power for ARCA South Taguig
The Manila Electric Company has energized a new smart substation in Taguig City to ensure the provision of stable and reliable power for Ayala Land Inc.’s Arca South development and the adjacent communities in the area. Entailing a capital investment of P597 million, the new 115 kV-34.5 kV gas-insulated switchgear substation was commissioned with an initial capacity of 83 megavolt amperes but will ultimately house three transformer banks with a combined capacity of 249 MVA that will support the existing and future energy requirements of the Arca South development, a new business and lifestyle district in Taguig City. [caption id="attachment_182269" align="aligncenter" width="1167"] Meralco senior vice president and chief revenue officer Ferdinand O. Geluz. Ayala Land senior vice president and group head Robert S. Lao, Taguig City District 2 Councilor Alexander S. Penolio, Meralco chairman and chief executive officer Manuel V. Pangilinan and Meralco executive vice president and chief operating officer Ronnie L. Aperocho.[/caption] Aside from catering to the growing energy needs of the Ayala estate, the Arca South substation will also improve voltage regulation in parts of Taguig City, provide operational switching flexibility during contingencies and contribute to system loss reduction in the area. Some of the communities and establishments that will benefit from the new substation include AC Health’s Healthway Cancer Care Hospital, Ayala Malls Arca South, Alveo Veranda, Avida Towers Vireo, Landers Superstore Arca South, Maharlika Village, Puregold FTI Taguig, Sunshine Mall Plaza, Taguig Pateros Hospital and Technological University of the Philippines-Taguig. “As we continue to build upon the foundations of Arca South, we are ensuring that the energy needs of this community are met with efficiency and resilience. This substation represents more than just a physical structure; it represents our dedication to sustainable urban development. It is a cornerstone of progress, enabling us to power homes, businesses and innovations that will drive Arca South's growth and development,” Robert Lao, Ayala Land senior vice president and group head for Ayala Land Estates, said. Meralco executive vice president and chief operating officer Ronnie L. Aperocho, for his part, said the development of the Arca South substation forms part of Meralco’s unceasing support to commercial customers like Ayala Land that play a vital role in the country’s economic growth and development. “The opportunity to participate in the master planning of Ayala estates has allowed Meralco to serve more customers and further cement our commitment to keep the lights on. As a testament to that, this newly energized smart substation in Arca South Taguig will provide safe, adequate and reliable capacity to serve the existing and future power requirements of this particular Ayala Land development, and the adjacent communities in the area,” Aperocho said during the inauguration of the project. The Arca South project is the latest development in Meralco’s longstanding partnership with Ayala Land. Over the past several years, Meralco has energized nearly a hundred projects of Ayala Land and its subsidiary, Makati Development Corporation, including One Ayala and Seda Manila Bay. In addition, Ayala Land consistently provides a substation lot provision for its estate developments. Meralco has been investing heavily on projects that will not just improve its electricity distribution system, but also contribute to ensuring that the infrastructure to support the government’s nation-building efforts are in place. “We share a common goal, which is to uplift the lives of our people and we encourage the active participation and engagement of the private sector in the present economic programs,” Meralco chairman and chief executive officer Manuel V. Pangilinan said during the inauguration. The post Stable, reliable power for ARCA South Taguig appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Speeding truck kills elderly Fil-Chi
An 85-year-old Filipino-Chinese died after he was hit by a speeding cement mixer truck along Claro M. Recto corner Tomas Mapua, Sta. Cruz Manila Thursday afternoon. Based on a report by Manila Police District -Police Station 11, the victim was identified as Donato Ang, 85 resident of 632 Carvajal Street, Binondo, Manila. The incident happened at around 5:40 p.m. in the earlier mentioned place. Based on a report by MPD-PS 11 , the suspect/driver was Edilberto Aballe y Lacandero, 48, truck mixer driver and stay-in resident of HB Concrete Builders Inc. Located at Lusacan Street, C6 Road, Barangay Wawa, Taguig City that upon reaching the mentioned place his vehicle bump the victim and thrown away in a few distance that cause severe head injury and instantly died. A charge of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide will be filed against the suspect at the Manila Prosecutors Office. The post Speeding truck kills elderly Fil-Chi appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»