Republic Cement contracts Aboitiz Construction for Bulacan and Cebu

CRH subsidiary, Republic Cement and Building Materials, has called in local affiliate Aboitiz Construction to help realise its projects in Bulacan and Cebu, Philippines.

Under the contract, Aboitiz Construction will have to complete within 11 months the structural and mechanical works in the Bulacan and Cebu sites.

The cement producer is also looking into improving cement and clinker capacity for its plants in Teresa and Batangan as well as cement production in Iligan.

"Our investment activities are geared towards ensuring the stable supply of construction materials in support of the Philippine government's "Build, Build, Build' campaign," said Nabil Francis, president of Republic Cement Services, Inc. "Ultimately, our goal is to help build a stronger Republic," he added.