REPORT ON THE TYPES PROPERTIES, TRADE NAMES AND COST OF CURRENTLY

AVAILABLE CEMENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

TYPE
PROPERTIES
TRADE NAMES
COST
o Specially formulated and manufactured
with natural minerals to provide additional
properties not found in ordinary Portland
cement. The natural mineral component
(Philippine Tuff) ensures increased
strength and durability over time.
All-purpose cement for general
construction applications, especially where
structures are exposed to moderate sulfate
environments or to chloride attack
Roads, pavements, bridges, foundations,
columns and slabs
Type 1P
Rizal Portland Super
Precast and pre-fabricated concrete
products such as pipes, hollow blocks,
pavers, floor and roof tiles
Tanks, reservoirs, culverts, water pipes,
and masonry units
Benefits:
Higher ultimate strength
Reduced permeability
Reduced expansion and heat of hydration
and improved long-term durability
Moderate sulfate-resistant type of cement
Type 1P

APO Portland Premium

All-purpose cement for general

construction applications, especially where
structures are exposed to moderate sulfate
environments or to chloride attack
Roads, pavements, bridges, foundations,
columns and slabs
Precast and pre-fabricated concrete
products such as pipes, hollow blocks,
pavers, floor and roof tiles
Tanks, reservoirs, culverts, water pipes,
and masonry units

Benefits:

Higher ultimate strength

Reduced permeability
Reduced expansion and heat of hydration
and improved long-term durability

Moderate sulfate-resistant type of cement

Plastering (exterior and interior)
CHB laying / core filling
Tile adhesive / grouts and fabrication of
decorative stone and stucco
Other semi-structural masonry works
(driveways, sidewalks, fencing)
Ground floor slab concreting
Benefits:
Savings both in labor costs and usage
Type M Higher workability compared to traditional
cement products
masonry
cement Less plaster cracking
Environment-friendly
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Plastering (exterior and interior)
CHB laying / core filling
Tile adhesive / grouts and fabrication of
decorative stone and stucco
Other semi-structural masonry works
(driveways, sidewalks, fencing)
Ground floor slab concreting
Type M Benefits:
masonry Savings both in labor costs and usage
cement Higher workability compared to traditional
cement products
Less plaster cracking
Environment-friendly
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Type 1

High strength concrete designs with a minimal

cement factor requirement (ready-mixed

concrete)
Projects with tight completion schedules
Precast and pre-stressed concrete

Infrastructure roads, dams, bridges, railway

structures
Mega-structures, high-rise buildings, and

condominiums
Tanks, reservoirs, culverts, water pipes, and

Rizal Masonry Cement

APO Masonry Cement

Island Portland

masonry units (mortars, renders, and screeds)

Benefits:

Early strength achieved in less time

Best in overall quality and consistency

Proven compatibility with mineral and chemical
admixtures

Laying of concrete hollow blocks and all other

types of masonry units (e.g. bricks, stones,

etc.)
In-filling of concrete hollow blocks
Plastering of external and internal walls

Decorative finishes
Used as an ingredient for tile grout, tile
adhesive, and stucco

Type S
masonry
cement

Benefits:

Superior adhesion
Enhanced workability and longer board life

Increased water retention and less cracking

Smoother and lighter color

Palitada King Masonry

Cement

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Type 1

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High strength concrete designs at minimal
cement factor requirement (ready-mixed

concrete)
Projects with tight completion schedules

Precast and pre-stressed concrete

Infrastructure roads, dams, bridges, railway

structures
Mega-structures, high-rise buildings, and

condominiums
Tanks, reservoirs, culverts, water pipes, and
masonry units (mortars, renders, and screeds)

Benefits:

Early strength achieved in less time

APO Portland

Best in overall quality and consistency

Proven compatibility with mineral and chemical
admixtures