Taiheiyo Cement Philippines, Inc. (TCPI) announced Thursday its P3.72 billion Luzon Distribution Terminal in Calaca, Batangas, is on track for completion by the second quarter of 2026.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) acknowledged the investment’s significance, citing its potential to boost the supply of high-quality cement across Luzon.
“This project exemplifies the kind of investment Bagong Pilipinas champions, one that creates jobs, drives innovation and supports our sustainability goals,” said Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque.
The project will support the company’s recent capacity expansion to 3 million tons annually at its Cebu plant, with an estimated total employment of 26,000 direct and indirect jobs.
The terminal will also facilitate the wider distribution of blended cement, a product that reduces carbon emissions by incorporating recycled materials such as fly ash and slag.
The facility is part of Taiheiyo’s P21 billion multi-phase investment plan in the Philippines.
Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, Japan’s leading cement producer with a 40 percent domestic market share and a global workforce of 13,000, sees its Philippine subsidiary as a vital pillar in its Southeast Asia expansion.
Based in Cebu, TCPI serves as a critical production and logistics hub, employing hundreds of Filipinos.
The DTI’s trade office in Japan emphasized the strategic relevance of the investment to the Philippines’ infrastructure agenda.
“As infrastructure remains a pillar of national growth, industry leaders like Taiheiyo are vital in meeting both present and future demand,” said DTI-Tokyo commercial counselor Dita Angara-Mathay.
