CAPITOL FINDS A PARTNER IN CEMEX PHILIPPINES
Cement companies aim to preserve ecology, uplift communities in CSR projects
Cemex Philippines Chief Executive Officer Ignacio Mijares pays Gov. Hilario Davide III a courtesy call, assures him of the company’s support for Capitol’s projects.
Philippines’ chief executive officer and president Ignacio Mijares has renewed the cement company’s commitment to support the economic growth of Cebu and the country’s infrastructure-building program during his visit and courtesy call on Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III.
In their meeting, Mijares discussed with Davide the ongoing plans of Cemex Philippines in Cebu and the country in line with the company’s philosophy of serving as a partner in nation building.
Cemex continues to invest in its cement plants, namely APO Cement in the City of Naga, Cebu and Solid Cement in Antipolo City, Rizal. They will be key in meeting the expected increase in the demand for building materials for the Build, Build, Build program of the government, which includes airports, seaports, railways, roads and bridges.
Cemex also supports the government in achieving sustainable development. This is exercised through the implementation of numerous corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to preserve a balanced ecology and uplift communities around the Philippines. The CSR efforts of Cemex in Cebu include the recent construction of a health center in Barangay Tina-an, City of Naga, the conduct of skills and livelihood programs under the Amoma Naga Community Development Program as well as the greening and mine rehabilitation efforts in various areas of the province.
Cemex also provided housing for employees and underserved community members in cooperation with Gawad Kalinga, and periodically holds the Experto Ako! Skills Training Program for masons in cooperation with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority to help community members upgrade their technical construction and entrepreneurial skills.