Rappler's latest stories on Holcim Philippines
With no PCC nod, San Miguel cancels Holcim PH takeover
The Philippine Competition Commission earlier raised concerns that the deal would lead to monopoly in the grey cement industry
Antitrust body slams San Miguel-Holcim deal, raises monopoly concerns
(UPDATED) The Philippine Competition Commission says San Miguel’s planned acquisition of Holcim Philippines will weaken competition in the grey cement market
Delayed national budget sinks Holcim's earnings in H1 2019
Cement maker Holcim Philippines blames the delayed passage of the 2019 national budget for the slowdown in public infrastructure projects, which caused muted demand for cement
San Miguel acquires 85.7% of Holcim Philippines for $2.15B
'The acquisition of HPI will increase the foothold of the San Miguel Group in the cement business, and will provide the opportunity to implement its plan to expand its cement business nationwide,' says San Miguel
Ramon Ang's Eagle Cement to go public in May
The 4th largest cement firm in the Philippines is expanding its production capacities as the Duterte administration plans to spend more for infrastructure projects
Lopez tells big mining firms to improve community dev’t programs
Environment Secretary Gina Lopez says she wants the DENR mining firms and the host community to jointly manage the Social Development and Management Program fund
Holcim Philippines reports banner year in 2015
The chief of Holcim Philippines says investments in facilities improved the company s operating efficiency
Holcim PH okays plan to buy Lafarge Republic's assets
It was in July 2014 when Holcim and Lafarge came up with a plan to create the world’s largest cement manufacturer
Holcim strike averted after settlement – DOLE
Management and unions settle the dispute through mediation by the labor department
Holcim Philippines eyes Lafarge Republic’s assets
Lafarge Republic’s major shareholders say they are interested to sell their shares as the global merger of the firms is set to be completed by the first half of 2015
PH units of Holcim, Lafarge explore merger
The companies are now studying merging their operations after their parent firms announced their own merger last April
Holcim first-half profit jumps 52% to P3-B
Healthy construction activities by both government and private sector props up demand for cement
Cement firms are 'collateral damage' of mining EO - Holcim
A large cement player is worried that the Mining EO could threaten the viability of their long term investments
