As part of its research initiative, NWPC conducted a series of focus group discussions (FGDs) to generate information on the prevailing wage and productivity practices among BMBEs with a number of Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) in selected regions nationwide.

The FGDs were conducted in Cordillera Administrative Region on 19 July 2022, SOCCKSARGEN on 20 July 2022, Caraga on 21 July 2022, Zamboanga Peninsula on 26 July 2022, Central Luzon on 01 August 2022 and Davao Region on 02 August 2022. The Regional Boards, in partnership with the DTI Regional Offices, organized the FGDs while NWPC officers Ms. Donnabeth D. Yodico, Ms. Rosanna L. Dela Cruz and Ms. Mildred V. Morales facilitated the conduct of the FGDs.

The results of the discussion will be used as inputs to policy formulation and program development on improving the wages, income and productivity of BMBE workers.