Regional Updates – National Wages and Productivity Commission

Public consultations in Catanduanes, Masbate set tone for possible wage increase in Bicol

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on February 20, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-V.

Public consultations held in Catanduanes and Masbate, on January 30 and February 13, 2026 respectively, have laid the groundwork for a potential minimum wage adjustment in the Bicol Region, following active and balanced participation from both labor and management sectors. The consultations resulted in clear, constructive inputs from stakeholders, reflecting the respective positions of workers and employers on the proposed wage increase. DOLE Regional Director and RTWPB-V Chairperson Imelda F. Gatinao commended the openness demonstrated by both labor and management sectors during the consultations....

RTWPB-Bicol urges labor, management sectors to join public hearing on wage adjustment

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on February 20, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-V.

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-V (Bicol) is calling on workers, employers, and other concerned stakeholders to take part in the upcoming public hearings on the proposed minimum wage adjustment for private-sector workers in the region. The RTWPB-V emphasized that broad participation is essential to ensuring a transparent, evidence-based, and inclusive wage-setting process. According to DOLE Regional Director and RTWPB-V Chairperson Imelda F. Gatinao, active stakeholder strengthens the integrity of wage determination in the region. “Active participation in the public hearing...

RTWPB-III strengthens call to protect domestic workers’ rights, productivity

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on February 19, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-III.

The RTWPB – III, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – Tarlac Field Office, and the Capas Local Government Unit, advanced its advocacy to protect domestic workers’ rights and instill productivity values through the 2026 Araw ng Kasambahay regional celebration on 6 February 2026 in Capas, Tarlac. Under its “Produktibong Kasambahay, Kaagapay sa Buhay” training module, RTWPB-III oriented around 100 domestic workers of their rights under Republic Act 10361 or Batas Kasambahay. This includes the importance of employment contract and barangay registration, social...

Ifugao MSMEs Trained on Wage Compliance and Green Productivity

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on February 18, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-CAR.

Lagawe, Ifugao – RTWPB – Cordillera conducted a “Productivity 101: Wage Orientation and Productivity Training” to foster sustainable business practices and ensure fair labor standards on February 12, 2026, at Kanto Cucina, Lagawe, Ifugao. The event gathered Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) owners and private employees for a comprehensive session on navigating recent wage adjustments while adopting eco-friendly industrial practices. In his welcome remarks, TUPAD Coordinator for DOLE Ifugao Mr. Rodel Bumidang set the tone for the learning session, emphasizing the importance...

RTWPB-NCR Participates in DOLE-NCR YEPA and Annual Planning, Reinforces Implementation of Wage Order for Domestic Workers

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on February 13, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-NCR.

RTWPB-NCR participated in the Year-End Performance Assessment (YEPA) and Annual Planning of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)–NCR held on 09 February 2026 at the SotoGrande Hotel, Kalayaan, Quezon City. During the activity, directors and personnel from the regional and field offices were oriented on Wage Order No. DW-NCR-06, which grants an P800 wage increase for domestic workers in the National Capital Region. The discussion also included a refresher on the salient provisions of Republic Act No. 10361, or the “Domestic Workers Act” (Batas Kasambahay), to ensure alignment with existing...

Davao MSMEs oriented on PBIS, ISTIV Values

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on February 13, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-XI.

More than twenty 20 participants attended the Productivity-Based Incentive Scheme (PBIS) and ISTIV Productivity Awareness Program (ISTIV-PAP) Orientation hosted by RTWPB-XI on 10 February 2026. Ms. Maria Tomasa V. Tabusares of RTWPB-XI discussed PBIS while Ms. Ethel Sigrid A. Burgos and Ms. Jessielee R. Bilog tackled ISTIV-PAP. Participants shared first-hand experiences on the challenges and good habits they encountered to make their establishments more productive. Facilitators, likewise, guided the participants in devising various activities to strengthen the presence of the ISTIV values in...