Regional Updates – Page 15 – National Wages and Productivity Commission

RTWPB-I, ECOP conduct sectoral consultation on minimum wage views

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on September 24, 2025. Posted in RTWPB-I.

.row { display: flex; } .column { display: flex; flex: 33.33%; padding: 5px } RTWPB-I teamed up with the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) on 16 September 2025 to conduct a consultation discuss their position on the ongoing minimum wage determination in the region. During the consultation, held in Dagupan City, Pangasinan the members shared their concerns and views regarding the ongoing discussions of a potential minimum wage increase in the region and bills being introduced in Congress regarding the minimum wage. Howard Chua Cham, President of ECOP, emphasized the importance...

RTWPB-I conducts training on mental health

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on September 24, 2025. Posted in RTWPB-I.

RTWPB-I conducted a hybrid productivity training on “Better Mental Health, Better Productivity” on September 12, 2025, at the RTWPB-I Conference Room, San Fernando City, La Union. A total of 10 on-site attendees and 27 virtual participants attended the training with the majority coming from Nutridense Food Manufacturing Corp. Ms. Sarah Marie Michelle Villamil of RTWPB-I facilitated the training, highlighting the strong link between mental health and employee productivity. She also discussed practical interventions and workplace practices that can enhance mental well-being of workers. Ms. Villamil...

RTWPB-XII supports fisherfolk through wage consultations, productivity programs at DOLE XII’s One-Stop-Shop

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on September 16, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-XII.

General Santos City – The RTWPB-XII played a key role in bringing government services closer to fishing communities as it joined the third One-Stop-Shop Services Activity (OSSSA) under Programa ug Serbisyo para sa Mananagat V3 on August 12, 2025, at the General Santos City Fishport Complex, Barangay Tambler. RTWPB-XII provided consultation services on wage matters and promoted its Productivity Toolbox programs tailored for fisherfolk and their organizations. These efforts aimed to help workers better understand their rights, improve workplace productivity, and sustain livelihoods within the...

RTWPB-I invites stakeholders to minimum wage hearing

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on September 16, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-I.

Atty. Romina E. Boado-Cabrillos, Board Secretary of RTWPB-I and Atty. Judi Khenn C. Faustino-Mojica, Atty. IV, invites the public to attend the public hearing on the minimum wage determination on Aksyon Radyo and Bombo Radyo, La Union on September 9, 2025. The public hearing is set to take place on September 23, 2025, and aims to gather comments, feedback, manifestations, and recommendations from various sectors including labor groups, employers, organizations and other concerned stakeholders or interest groups. During the radio interview, Atty. Cabrillos and Atty. Mojica, emphasized the...

The RTWPB-I facilitates Work Ethics of a Productive Worker training

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on September 16, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-I.

The RTWPB-I facilitated Work Ethics of a Productive Worker training to 38 participants in San Fernando, La Union on September 11, 2025. Ms. Fredilyn M. Alag, conducted the training session and discussed the work ethics essential for the jobseekers to prepare them with the necessary skills and attitude to effectively blend into their potential company culture. The attendees were encouraged to believe in their self and their ability to learn and adapt. Ms. Alag further emphasized that the key to landing that role isn’t just about having the right technical skills, it’s also about...

RTWPB-I conducts ISTIV Values training

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on September 16, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-I.

The RTWPB-I organized and conducted an ISTIV values training session to strengthen the business values and practices of local entrepreneurs in the region on 11 September 2025 in San Fernando, La Union. The training was attended by 38 participants. Atty. Judi Khenn Faustino-Mojica, Atty IV of RTWPB, discussed the five key attributes in employees: Industrious, Systematic, Time-Conscious, Innovative, and a Strong Value for Work. In her discussion, she also emphasized the role of the top management and stated that, “In order to convince their employees to be ISTIV, they should demonstrate ISTIV...