Holcim Phl strengthens environmental efforts with Mindanao partnership

DT·29 May 2025, 11:07 am·1 min read

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Holcim Phl strengthens environmental efforts with Mindanao partnership — STANDING up from L-R: Tom Tampos Jr. – Environment Officer Geocycle Philippines, Atty. Ruth Sybil Salvador – Attorney III DTI X, Hazel L. Occeña – Division Chief LGOO VII DILG X, Jason Jay C. Dalman – ORD Planning Unit DILG X, Dr. Rosalina S. Huerbana – Executive Director Liceo De Cagayan U and Safer River Life Saver Foundation Inc., Susan Daisy Aringo Raagas – Education Supervisor Focal Person CHED X, Dr. Pio D. Baconga, CPA – President PILGIM RDPO, Joel Francisco – Pollution Control Officer Xavier University, Elsa May H. De Pedro – Supervising TESDA Specialist TESDA X, Maria Elvy Dominicata - SPO, Shell Pilipinas Foundation Inc. Sitting down L-R: Engr. Bonifacio A. Azarcon – President Guardians of the Earth, Atty. Dionel O. Albina – Chancellor USPC CDO, Reynaldo S. Digamo – Regional Director EMB X, Ronald D. Gadot Sr. – Assistant Regional Director DENR X, Engr. Rodante B. Felina – OIC Regional Director MGB X, Franklin P. Gumapon – Regional Head PIA X)
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Holcim Philippines has joined a new regional initiative aimed at advancing sustainable waste management in Northern Mindanao through its waste management unit, Geocycle.

The company is now a member of the Northern Mindanao Regional Ecology Center (NMREC), a public-private collaboration launched through a memorandum of agreement signed by agencies including the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The center is based at the DENR compound in Puntod, Cagayan de Oro City.

Geocycle brings to the partnership its expertise in co-processing technology, which transforms non-recyclable waste into alternative fuels for cement production. Holcim said its involvement will support key goals of the NMREC, including waste reduction, circular economy promotion, and improved ecological solid waste practices in compliance with RA 9003 and RA 11898.

In 2024, Geocycle co-processed over 250,000 metric tons of waste, reinforcing its commitment to safe and sustainable disposal methods. The NMREC currently includes 20 institutions and is expected to serve as a model for collaborative environmental governance nationwide.