Taiheiyo Cement set to complete P3.72B Luzon terminal by Q2 2026, DTI welcomes job creation

Taiheiyo Cement Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of Japan's Taiheiyo Cement Corp., is set to complete its P3.72-billion Luzon Distribution Terminal in Calaca, Batangas by the second quarter of 2026.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomed this development on Thursday as it will meet the growing demand for high-quality cement across Luzon and generate approximately 26,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Once completed, the project will increase Taiheiyo's production capacity to 4 million tons per year from the current 3 million tons, with products that include blended cement made from recycled materials such as fly ash and slag.

This investment marks a key part of Taiheiyo's P21 billion multi-phase expansion program in the Philippines, positioning TCPI as a strategic pillar for its Southeast Asian growth strategy.

Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque emphasized that the project exemplifies the type of investment championed by Bagong Pilipinas: one that creates jobs, drives innovation, and supports sustainability goals.

Special Trade Representative Dita Angara-Mathay noted that industry leaders like Taiheiyo will be crucial in meeting both current and future demand for infrastructure growth.