Manila, Philippines — Holcim Philippines, Inc., a leading building solutions provider, has been recently awarded the Domestic Bidders’ Certificate of Preference for its locally manufactured cement products: Excel ECOPlanet Blended Cement (Type 1TMH), Solido Blended Cement (Type 1P), Premium, and 4x Ordinary Portland Cement Type 1. The certification was issued by the Department of Trade and Industry’s Domestic Bidders (DoBid) Certificate of Preference Program Competitiveness Bureau in recognition of Holcim’s commitment to producing high-quality products in the Philippines.
Under the Tatak Pinoy Act (RA 11981), the Domestic Bidder’s Certificate grants a 15% margin of preference to local bidders, supporting the government’s initiative to prioritize Philippine-made products and fostering economic growth, job creation, sustainability, patriotism and economic self-reliance.
The certification reinforces Holcim’s commitment to the local economy and sustainable development through innovative, eco-friendly solutions. The company’s certified cement products contribute to infrastructure development and align with the goals of the Proudly Pinoy Act.
At the awarding ceremony on December 10, 2024, Holcim Philippines was represented by its Senior Leadership team led by Sajith Edirisuriya, alongside the Pre-sales Team and Brand Communications. The event was officiated by Bureau of Competitive Development Director Lilian G. Salonga, with the DoBID Program Team and representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry.
“We are honored to receive the Domestic Bidder’s Certificate of Preference, reaffirming our commitment to supporting the local economy with high-quality, locally manufactured building solutions. This recognition inspires us to further contribute to national development by delivering sustainable and innovative products that serve our communities,” remarked Sajith Edirisuriya, Holcim Philippines SVP and Head of Commercial.
