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Philippines: Cemex has sold its Philippine cement brands to the Consunji family for US$12.55m. Cemex Holdings Philippines revealed that APO Cement and Solid Cement repurchased the brands from Cemex Innovation Holding in Switzerland. APO Cement, based in Naga, Cebu, acquired the ‘Apo Cement’ brand for US$8.2m, while Solid Cement, located in Antipolo, bought the ‘Rizal’ and ‘Island’ trademarks for US$4.53m. This follows Cemex's strategic withdrawal from the Philippines, completing the sale of Apo Cement and Solid Cement to DMCI Holdings, Dacon and Semirara Mining and Power of the Consunji family for US$305.6m in April 2024.

Philippines: DMCI Holdings is considering the acquisition of Cemex Holdings Philippines. Reuters has reported that the deal is valued at around US$715m. DMCI Holdings Chairman Isidro Consunji expressed optimism about the potential acquisition, but did not specify a completion timeline. DMCI Holdings is exploring diversification into new industries, with cement identified as a strategic addition.