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Republic Cement & Building Materials, Inc.
Infrastructure
Nestlé Philippines, Republic Cement act on plastic waste
Nestlé is aiming for plastic neutrality, which is essentially recovering plastics equal to what it produces. Republic Cement is licensed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to use and dispose of qualified waste streams through cement kiln co-processing.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement’s Kapit-Balay Masonry Cement is an envi-friendly choice
The Type S masonry cement was developed in response to the clamor of the Cebu construction industry for a masonry cement that is both economical and environment-friendly while fulfilling the high-quality standards of its intended purpose.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement introduces fly ash for stronger, sustainable structures
Republic Cement recently added fly ash to its product portfolio as part of the company’s efforts to utilize industrial by-products as key components in building materials. This is aligned with its thrust towards green manufacturing and supports the government’s “Build, Build, Build” campaign.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement’s ‘Tahanan Ko’ boosts earnings of local enterprises
In addition to helping low-income families obtain affordable home loans, Republic Cement’s Tahanan Ko program has also been supporting the company’s over 1,000 partner retail stores in Luzon and the Visayas. A total of PHP675 million worth in revenue has been generated by the program since its inception in November 2013.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement inaugurates community farm in Bulacan
Republic Cement recently inaugurated its first agro-farm facility in its Bulacan plant, providing additional livelihood support to its host community.
Infrastructure
New technology reduces cement plant’s dust emissions by 75%
Republic Cement recently installed state-of-the-art bag filters to replace its kiln electrostatic precipitator. The bag filters act as a “sock” catching dust from its stacks before air is released into the atmosphere, thereby capturing it from the point of origin.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement CEO talks better safety practices in construction industry
“The construction industry is undeniably a fulfilling yet dangerous one. It is the duty of both the private and the public sector to create a ‘culture of safety’, not just within our own companies, but all over the country. Safety is a domain wherein we should work together, instead of compete.” –Nabil Francis, Republic Cement CEO & President
Infrastructure
Republic Cement holds women’s health program in Pasig
Held on August 2, 2018, the event welcomed about 250 women at the multi-purpose hall and livelihood center of the oldest and biggest barangay in Pasig. Women make up 55% of Pinagbuhatan’s population of 170,000.
Construction
Aboitiz Construction partners with Republic Cement
Aboitiz Construction has signed contracts with Republic Cement for two high-value projects with tight schedules with a work scope that includes structural and mechanical work to be completed in 11 months.
Infrastructure
Mindanaoans Soon to Benefit from Republic Cement’s ‘Tahanan Ko’ Program
Republic Cement forged a partnership with Taytay sa Kauswagan, Inc., a microfinance institution with a strong presence in Mindanao, for its “Tahanan Ko” program, which seeks to alleviate the housing backlog of the Philippines to give low-income families access to safe, durable and affordable homes.
Honor Roll
Republic Cement recognized as top taxpayer in Bulacan
Republic Cement’s plants, situated in Norzagaray, Bulacan, were lauded by the Municipality Government during the 1st State of the Municipal Address delivered by Norzagaray Mayor Ade Cristobal.
CSR
Stronger Communities for a Stronger Republic: A Closer Look into Republic Cement’s CSR Initiatives in Iligan
In 2009, the Bunawan Mat Weavers Women’s Association was established in Barangay Bunawan, as part of Republic Cement’s Social Development and Management Program (SDMP). Find out how Republic Cement has supported this community’s weavers, and other barangays in the Philippines, to build a stronger Republic.
Honor Roll
Republic Cement’s Teresa Plant bags awards at the Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference
The Teresa Plant of Republic Cement in Rizal has garnered two awards at the 64th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement CEO calls on building industry to go green
Key players in the cement manufacturing industry have been called to make the move to green and sustainable operations. Likewise, consumers were urged to choose cement products that are produced in an environmentally sustainable manner, to encourage further greening of the building and manufacturing innovations in the industry.
ABC Stories
Nabil Francis on PH infra and the future of Republic Cement
Amid our promising growth prospects, join the Aboitiz Eyes team as we get to know one of the leaders that will take the company to its next phase: Republic Cement & Building Materials Inc. Director Nabil Francis.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement holds Lusog Tibay caravan in Taysan
The Kusina is one of the company’s community development programs under its Lusog Tibay Caravan initiative, which aims to strengthen their partner communities toward building a stronger Republic.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement helps build the first Kapuso Bridge
Republic Cement participated in the inauguration of the very first “Kapuso” bridge in the island barangay of Iraya, Buhi, Camarines Sur.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement celebrates Year 2 as a CRH-Aboitiz Company
Twenty four months have passed since that eventful day in mid-September 2015 when Republic Cement first became a CRH-Aboitiz company. Since then, the organization has undergone a transformation to gear up to compete in the ever vibrant construction materials industry.
Sustainability
Republic Cement Batangas Plant converts scrapyard to thriving crop garden
The story of how Republic Cement Batangas Plant Manager Boy Leonardo transformed a scrapyard to a thriving vegetable and fruit garden, supporting one of the company’s school-based feeding program.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement’s Iligan Plant turns 50!
Republic Cement celebrates the golden anniversary of its Iligan Plant this year, kicking off with the “50 Ways of Giving Back” outreach program. Recognizing the valuable contributions of its people throughout the years of the plant, Republic Cement looks forward to more milestones while commemorating the successes and indomitable team spirit of its Iligan family.
Infrastructure
Photo Story: Republic Cement to help build Brgy. Prinza Eco-brick center
In partnership with Barangay Prinza Producers Cooperative and Green Antz Builders, Inc., the company is building the Barangay Prinza Eco-brick Center.
Sustainability
Republic Cement brings kids closer to nature
The Bulacan cluster of Republic Cement composed of its two cement plants and an aggregates quarry, hosted an Environment Youth Camp in June at the St. John Marie Vianney Retreat House in Norzagaray, Bulacan.
Infrastructure
Stronger Kids for a Stronger Republic: Batangas Kusina ng Kalinga opens
Launched in July to coincide with Nutrition Month, the campaign seeks to address the common effects of severe hunger and malnutrition among underprivileged Filipino children.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement boosts capacity with new investments
True to our mission to be a partner in nation-building, Republic Cement is growing along with the country, which is ramping up its “Build, Build, Build” campaign. This new USD300-million investment will help ensure the continued supply of cement to support the country’s growing infrastructure development.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement hosts first MGB Forum in Batangas
In her message, MGB OIC Regional Director Socorro Hernandez lauded Republic Cement for being, “among the mining companies that truly adhere to the principles of responsible mining, especially on environmental concerns”.
Infrastructure
RCBM helps feed mind and body through first ‘Kusina ng Kalinga’ in Batangas
Myle Macalam | June 29, 2017 Republic Cement & Building Materials Inc. (RCBM) continues its partnership with Gawad Kalinga […]
Infrastructure
Republic Aggregates helps rural Norzagaray connect to the grid
Republic Aggregates, together with Meralco and the Norzagaray LGU, recently broke ground for a project that paves the way for the future electrification of these barangays. With the plant soon to be connected to the grid, households in the area will be able to apply for a connection with Meralco following the first phase of the project.
Infrastructure
Photos: Back to barracks
A call back to barracks reunited 19 of Republic Cement’s retired Batangas Plant employees. Now in their ‘80s, they gamely toured the plant and checked out the new control room where they exchanged notes with the young operators.
Infrastructure
Fulfilling dreams by laying the foundations of trust
Republic Cement has played an integral part in nation building. With a goal of providing quality cement and building materials through sustainable means of production, our business and our partnerships create shared value for communities.
Sustainability
Third graders learn to grow trees from Republic Batangas team
Republic Cement Batangas Plant is community partner in developing the youth from its host barangays, encouraging them to be actively involved in growing trees out of seeds and instilling love for our planet.
Sustainability
Republic Cement-WWF begin phase 2 of watershed sustainability program
This next phase of the “Catchments and Communities Project” will use results of the first phase to engage local government units and other stakeholders to commit to a strategic framework, and help in developing action plans to ensure the sustainability of the Morong watershed.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement firefighters bag 3rd place in Rizal Fire Olympics
Volunteer firefighters from Republic Cement’s Teresa Plant had the privilege of representing the municipality of Teresa at the 3rd Rizal […]
Sustainability
Growing the ‘great wall of mangroves’
Breaking from their norm of manufacturing cement and aggregates, team members from Republic’s Makati office and Bulacan, Norzagaray, and LCLC plants journeyed to Malolos, Bulacan to join community members, LGU, and DENR officials to fulfill the promise that the company made last Christmas to rehabilitate the mangroves that help protect the Bulacan coast.
Sustainability
Republic Cement volunteers say YES to Green
Republic Cement, through its Teresa plant, joined the Rizal provincial government’s tree-planting activity, which aims to restore and rehabilitate Rizal’s woodlands.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement hosts CRH APAC Health and Safety Best Practices Meeting
With eyes set on operational excellence, Republic welcomes every opportunity to share its best practices and learn from others in order to raise the standards across the cement industry and beyond.
Infrastructure
A new journey awaits Batch X of the Republic Cadet Engineer Development Program
For over a decade, Republic Cement has remained true to its mission of cultivating and empowering young talents through the Cadet Engineer Development Program (CEDP), with 16 young engineers belonging to the latest batch recently graduating from the program.
Infrastructure
Republic-TESDA training produces new welders for industry
Republic Cement’s Iligan Plant continues the success of its community development initiatives as 147 graduates of its skills training program recently received National Certificates II (NC II) in Shielded and Arc Welding from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
Sustainability
Republic Cement’s 4 ways to stand up for sustainability
The four pillars of iSTAND4 express Republic’s commitment to People and Communities, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Responsibility and Blue Innovation.
Sustainability
Republic Cement team members green the coast
In celebration of the World Environment Day, Republic Cement Iligan, Inc. contributed 10,000 red mangrove propagules which were planted by its employees and representatives of different sectors to sustain the Mangrove Reforestation Program of the government.
Infrastructure
Grandma is Republic Cement’s First Tibay Hero
Out of 1,671 incredible stories from all over the Philippines, the story of Aling Delia Balonzo stood out for her strength and resilience.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement celebrates Year 1 as a CRH-Aboitiz Company
The Republic Cement teams from across its sites celebrated their first year anniversary as a CRH-Aboitiz company last September 15 […]
Infrastructure
Republic builds leaders of the future
In keeping with Republic Cement Group’s mission of cultivating and empowering young talent, the Group launched a Management Trainee Program […]
Infrastructure
Developing Housing Solutions for a Growing Economy
Republic Cement is collaborating with stakeholders to provide housing solutions.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement cites innovation as key to sustainable development
Republic Cement CEO Don H. Lee shares the company’s many pioneering sustainability initiatives embedded across all aspects of its operations.
Infrastructure
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Infrastructure
Republic Cement co-sponsors PHILCONSTRUCT Visayas
PHILCONSTRUCT, the largest construction show in the Philippines, serves as a meeting place for the industry’s movers and shakers, gathering thousands of leading brands and buyers around the globe.
Infrastructure
A warm homecoming for the Republic Cement Cadet Engineers
Republic’s Learning and Organization Development Team gathered together close to a hundred cadet alumni as well as the incumbent cadets for a homecoming event.
Infrastructure
Join Republic’s Management Trainee Program
As a leading building materials company, Republic Cement puts great value on our future managers. We take pride in employing […]
Infrastructure
‘Bossing sa Tibay’ campaign launched
The Republic Cement Group launched a new marketing campaign last November 28 to further communicate its industry leadership and solidify […]
Infrastructure
Republic Cement boosts Norzagaray capacity
Republic Cement commissioned its newest cement Finish Mill at its Norzagaray Plant in Bulacan on March 15, 2016,[…]
Infrastructure
Accelerating to world-class
The leaders’ assembly marked the 100 days of being a CRH-Aboitiz company A bigger platform to “Make-Sell-Move†becomes the battle […]
Infrastructure
UNANIMOUS: Celebrating a Great 2016 with customers and partners
The Republic Cement Group hosted its annual partners night last January 25 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay to […]
Infrastructure
Republic Cement team members go to the movies
On a Friday evening before the year ended in 2015, Republic Cement Teams across the different sites take a break […]
Infrastructure
Republic Cement celebrates everyday heroes
Marcial Tan Angkok, 73, is a father with cerebral palsy. He braved the everyday commutes just to ensure his two […]
Infrastructure
New LLDA building uses Republic’s green roofing material
Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA)’s newly-unveiled two-wing, four-storey building has the country’s first Bio Roof — an enhanced green roof […]
Infrastructure
CRH, AEV, and RCBM meet PNoy at the sidelines of Paris conference
President Benigno S. Aquino III recently met with representatives from CRH, AEV and Republic Cement and Building Materials (RCBM) at […]
Cover Story
Republic Cement & Building Materials, Inc. (RCBM): A CRH-Aboitiz Company is born
September 30, 2015 Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) has partnered with CRH to acquire a majority stake in the operations […]
Corporate Center
Infrastructure: Our fifth leg
“Infrastructure will be our fifth business leg and we will seek to invest in this sector by participation in the PPP […]