Republic Cement wins big at the prestigious Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Awards (PMIEA), held last March 18, 2021 at the DENR Social Hall in Quezon City. For its achievements in environmental preservation and safety excellence, Republic Cement was awarded with the Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Awards for Quarry Operations for its Bulacan and Batangas Plants, the highest honor for these respective categories. Republic Cement & Building Materials, Inc. President Lloyd Vicente (center) is flanked by DENR Usec Jim O. Sampulna (left) and Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) Chairman Gerald Brimo (right). In addition to these awards, Republic Cement was also recognized for having the Safest Quarry at its Batangas Plant, Best Mining Forest Program – Non-metallic Category for its Bulacan Plant, and a Platinum Achievement Award for Quarry Operations for its Iligan Plant. (Photo courtesy: MGB-MSESDD)