Taiheiyo Cement Philippines Inc. (TCPI) is set to complete its ₱3.72-billion Luzon Distribution Terminal by the second quarter of 2026, a major investment expected to generate 26,000 direct and indirect jobs while advancing the country’s climate-resilient infrastructure agenda.
The new terminal, located in Calaca, Batangas, forms part of Taiheiyo’s ₱21-billion (¥54 billion) multi-phase investment program in the Philippines. It underscores the company’s long-term commitment to industrial growth and climate-conscious development in the region.
According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the facility will expand TCPI’s production capacity to 4 million tons per year, meeting Luzon’s rising demand for high-quality cement and supporting national infrastructure goals under the “Build Better More” and “Bagong Pilipinas” programs.
The Batangas terminal will also enable wider distribution of Taiheiyo’s blended cement—a lower-emission product that incorporates recycled materials such as fly ash and slag, helping reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects.
“Taiheiyo’s contributions go beyond production, as this project exemplifies the type of investment that Bagong Pilipinas champions: one that creates jobs, drives innovation, and supports our sustainability goals,” said Special Trade Representative Dita Angara-Mathay, the commercial counselor of the DTI’s field office in Tokyo.
The DTI welcomed the investment as a critical enabler of inclusive growth, noting its alignment with the government’s infrastructure and environmental objectives.
“As infrastructure continues to be a pillar of national growth, industry leaders like Taiheiyo will be at the forefront of helping us meet both current and future demand,” Mathay added.
Taiheiyo Cement Corporation is Japan’s top cement producer, holding a 40% market share and employing about 13,000 globally. Its Philippine arm, TCPI, based in Cebu, is central to the group’s Southeast Asia strategy—serving as a key production and logistics hub while employing hundreds of Filipino workers.
With its long-term vision extending up to 100 years, Taiheiyo positions itself as a reliable partner in building a more resilient, job-generating, and climate-smart Philippine economy. Veronica Uy
