Regional Updates – Page 22 – National Wages and Productivity Commission

RTWPB-I conducts training on Better Mental Health, ISTIV in San Fernando City

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on July 24, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-I.

RTWPB-I facilitated productivity training on Better Mental Health, Better Productivity and ISTIV in San Fernando City, La Union on July 18, 2025. Seventeen participants attended the training face-to-face while 29 participants joined thru Zoom. Atty. Judi Khenn Faustino-Mojica of RTWPB-I discussed reasons why a healthy workforce is a productive workforce. “When we support and value our employees, they will perform at their best,” Atty. Faustino-Mojica said. Ms. Fredilyn Alag, meanwhile, reminded participants to minimize personal downtime and not to enable the practice of Filipino time. “Your...

Women lead the way: Kimagango RIC embraces Lean Management through RTWPB-XII productivity training

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on July 24, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-XII.

Midsayap, Cotabato — Fifteen women from the Kimagango Rural Improvement Club (RIC) took a significant step toward more efficient and sustainable operations through a Lean Management Training conducted by the RTWPB-XII, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Cotabato Provincial Office and the Midsayap Negosyo Center on 15 July 2025 at the Negosyo Center in Midsayap, Cotabato. The training aimed to strengthen the Kimagango RIC, a group managing a Shared Service Facility (SSF) under DTI’s SSF Program, by equipping them with practical strategies to eliminate waste,...

RTWPB-XII conducts 7S training for Southern Christian College

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on July 24, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-XII.

Midsayap, North Cotabato — As part of Southern Christian College’s commitment to workplace excellence, 80 faculty and staff participated in a productivity learning session titled “7S: A Tool for Workplace Safety and Productivity” on 16 July 2025 at the SCC Fellowship Center. The session was facilitated by RTWPB-XII, with Mr. Randy Oliver M. Legada and Ms. Karen Mae C. Arellano serving as resource speakers. They walked participants through the key principles of the 7S system — Sort, Systematize, Sweep, Standardize, Safety, Self-discipline, and Sustain — highlighting how each element plays a...

RTWPB-VI, RCMB-VI, ECC REU VI conducts convergence learning session with Iloilo based enterprises

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on July 24, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-VI.

The RTWPB-VI, along with other DOLE-attached agencies, conducted a one-day learning session in Iloilo City on 11 July 2025. Titled “Learning Session on Productivity-Based Incentive Scheme (PBIS), Development of Labor-Management Cooperation, and Rights & Benefits under the Philippine Employees’ Compensation Law,” the convergence activity was an initiative of the RTWPB VI to promote Productivity Based Incentive Schemes (PBIS) program to MSMEs in the region. This session was held in partnership with the Regional Conciliation and Mediation Board Branch VI and the Employees...

9 MSMEs in Northern Mindanao recognized in the 2025 Regional Productivity Olympics

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on July 24, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-X.

Cagayan de Oro City – The RTWPB-X recognized nine outstanding micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Northern Mindanao at the 2025 Regional Productivity Olympics on 27 June 2025. These exceptional MSMEs were recognized for their innovative productivity enhancement initiatives, employee engagement, business excellence, and commitment to social inclusion and green practices. The winners, categorized by sector, are: 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 Cdeo Integrated Farm Mama Jita’s Food Products 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 Heavens Bakehaus & Enterprises Seabeth Food Processing Bestfriend Goodies 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘...

RTWPB-VII holds public consultation on the proposed minimum wage adjustment in Central Visayas

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on July 18, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-VII.

The RTWPB-VII launched a regional public consultation on minimum wage adjustment on July 14, 2025, at the DepEd Ecotech Center, Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City. The RTWPB-VII conducted the public consultation to gather inputs and evidence in order to make a fair and balanced decision on setting or adjusting the minimum wage in the region. The event was attended by around 60 participants, including labor leaders, business group representatives, and representatives from the government sector, who voiced their opinions and concerns on the proposed wage hike. DOLE Regional Director and RTWPB-VII Chairperson...