The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has scheduled a 19 June 2025 public hearing on the proposed cement terminal of PhilCement Corp.
The hearing aims to gather public feedback on the environmental impact of the ₱2.3 billion terminal designed to handle up to 2 million metric tons of cement annually. The proposed facility, covering 38,501 square meters of leased land, is expected to enhance logistics efficiency and reduce processing costs in Southern Mindanao’s construction supply chain.
PhilCement, a unit of the Phinma Group, said the terminal and packaging facility would shift reliance away from bagged cement imports, allowing for more competitive pricing across regional markets. The company’s broader industrial portfolio includes cement production, steel products, and renewable energy solutions.
Key infrastructure elements to be developed include cement and fly ash silos, a mixing facility, truck terminals, and a green buffer zone for mangrove preservation. The construction phase is projected to employ around 300 workers, mostly unskilled, while 100 personnel will be retained for operations.
If approved, the terminal will support both national infrastructure goals and regional development by improving material supply chains in line with the Marcos administration’s push for public-private collaboration in logistics and construction.
The project site is subleased from Anflo Management and Investment Corp. and Davao International Container Terminal Inc., further embedding it within a critical logistics hub in Mindanao.
