Iris Gonzales – The Philippine Star October 7, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Corp. aims to further strengthen its position in the cement business with its acquisition of Eagle Cement Corp. SMC is hoping to close the transaction by the end of the year or the first quarter of 2023, depending on the regulatory approvals. “The acquisition of Eagle Cement offers a complementary approach to the current investment strategy of SMC in the cement industry, will increase its foothold in the cement business and provide the opportunity to implement its plan to expand its cement business,”…