Davao City, Philippines – The RTWPB-XI held a Productivity Enhancement Program for a beneficiary of the Mindanao Productivity Project on 4 September 2025.
The program was for the Sta. Ana Fisherfolks Operators Association, a dynamic community-based association of 30 members engaged in tilapia production through fish cages. The association is also a beneficiary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Integrated Livelihood Program Beneficiary.
The morning session was divided into two parts. First, Ms. Jessielee R. Bilog, RTWPB-XI trainer, introduced the basic concepts of Productivity,...
RTWPB-XI, DOLE-XI, participate at DOLE-AIM Baseline Assessment on Digital Transformation
Davao City, Philippines – Representatives from RTWPB-XI and DOLE XI participated in the Baseline Assessment on Digital Transformation for Program Managers and Implementers, a three-day capacity building training, held from 26 to 28 August, 2025, at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Campus in Makati City.
The program, which is a culmination of collaborative efforts between the National Wages and Productivity Commission and the Asian Institute of Management, aims to equip DOLE and RTWPB staff with the right knowledge and skills to aid micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in...
Bicol’s Productivity Champions Join Digital Transformation Training with AIM
Six Productivity Olympics winners from the Bicol Region proudly represented the region in the Digital Transformation Training for MSMEs organized through the partnership of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) last September 15–19, 2025 in Makati City.
Each establishment was granted two training slots, bringing a total of 12 participants from Bicol to the five-day program. The training aimed to equip micro, small, and medium enterprises with the knowledge and tools to harness digital solutions,...
RTWPB V Joins Baseline Assessment on Digital Transformation for Program Managers and Implementers
Makati City — Program managers and implementers from across the country took part in the Baseline Assessment on Digital Transformation for Program Managers and Implementers, organized at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Makati City. The first batch of training was held last August 18–20, 2025, followed by the second batch on August 26–28, 2025.
From the Bicol Region, participants of the first batch included Francia N. Ocmer, Board Secretary, and Rizza Jane Deblois, Information Technology Officer I, of RTWPB V, together with Assistant Regional Director Atty. Nepomuceno A. Leaño II, Ms....
Bicol Enterprises Shine in 2025 Productivity Olympics National Judging
Parańaque City, Metro Manila — The 2025 Productivity Olympics National Judging Panel (NJP) Selection of National Winners was successfully conducted last August 27, 2025, at Kingsford Hotel, Parañaque City, bringing together 30 of the country’s most outstanding micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) recognized for their productivity and innovation.
Representing the Bicol Region were three distinguished national finalists who delivered strong presentations of their enterprises as they vied for the coveted national titles: Muravah Foundation, Inc. (Agribusiness – Medium Category) represented...
RTWPB-I holds labor consultation on minimum wage determination
RTWPB-I facilitated a labor consultation in the region on September 17, 2025, in San Fernando City, La Union.
Labor unions, workers and labor representatives gathered to reach a consensus regarding their position on the ongoing minimum wage determination in the region. DOLE Regional Director Exequiel Ronie Guzman was also present during the consultation.
The discussion revolved around their positions and the amount of increase they preferred. Additionally, there was also a brief discussion on the increases indicated in the bills filed in Congress.
In proposing an amount, Lyndon Dumo, a LUECO...