Regional Updates – Page 3 – National Wages and Productivity Commission

RTWPB-XI public hearing on minimum wage determination slated February 13

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on February 4, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-XI.

RTWPB-XI will conduct a public hearing for possible minimum wage adjustments in Davao Region on 13 February 2026. Under Republic Act No. 6727, or the Wage Rationalization Act of 1989, Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards are mandated to conduct public hearings as part of the wage determination process. The public hearing will be done simultaneously on-site and online. In-person attendance will be at the Grand Regal Hotel in Davao City while a Zoom video conference is set-up for those who will attend virtually. Participants interested to attend in-person may coordinate with the RTWPB-XI...

RTWPB-NCR wage order for kasambahays to take effect on February 07

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on February 4, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-NCR.

Domestic workers in the National Capital Region (NCR) are expected to receive a wage increase effective 07 February 2026, following the issuance and publication of Wage Order No. NCR-DW-06 on 21 January 2026. The wage order increases the monthly minimum wage for domestic workers by P800, raising it from P7,000 to P7,800. To ensure broad awareness and effective implementation of the new wage rate, RTWPB-NCR shall further strengthen its information dissemination and advocacy initiatives by posting materials on its social media account, conducting orientations and briefings, and coordinating with...

RTWPB-NCR, VCTIPC set plans in steering committee meeting

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on February 4, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-NCR.

RTWPB-NCR participated in the Valenzuela City Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (VCTIPC) Expanded Steering Committee Meeting on 23 January 2026 at Valenzuela City. Marking the first steering committee meeting for the year, the session focused on the preparation of the Calendar of Activities for January to June 2026. This multi-sectoral partnership seeks to institutionalize mechanisms for dialogue and cooperation among government, workers, and employers; promote compliance with labor standards and occupational safety and health; and encourage productivity-enhancing programs at the enterprise...

RTWPB-VII resolves applications for wage order exemptions

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on February 3, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-VII.

RTWPB-VII has formally resolved on January 12, 2026 all the applications seeking exemption from Wage Order No. ROVII-26 implementing a daily wage increase of P33 to P47 across the region. A total of ten (10) applications have been declared duly filed, one of which was a deadline-beater and was filed last December 2, 2025, the last day for the application. Pursuant to NWPC Guidelines No. 3 series of 2020, the board has 45 days to act on the applications, the last application being due for resolution on January 16, 2026. Among the 10 applicants, seven (7) were granted exemption, two (2) were withdrawn and...

RTWPB-IX conducts Usapang 2Ps for Zamboanga City MSMEs

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on February 3, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-IX.

RTWPB-IX conducted on January 30, 2026 an “Usapang 2Ps: Pasahod at Productivity” for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) based in Zambaonga City. A total of 45 participants representing 38 MSMEs attended the training. The program featured four integrated sessions: a wage briefing on Wage Order No. RIX-24, a discussion on wage distortion, a seminar-workshop on Lean Management, and technical assistance on Productivity-Based Incentive Schemes (PBIS). Mr. Joel M. Ijirani, Board Secretary VI, provided a comprehensive discussion on Wage Order No. RIX-24, including the Board’s initiatives before...

RTWPB-I conducts Productive Career Choice training business students

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on February 3, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-I.

RTWPB-I conducted a Productive Career Choice training for students at Lyceum Northwestern University (LNU) on 27 January 2026. A total of 171 students under the College of Business Education attended the training aimed at strengthening productivity awareness and guiding students toward informed and meaningful career decisions. Mr. Dino Dizon of RTWPB-I explained that a productive career choice is not just about securing a job but building a long-term professional and personal fulfillment. “A productive career choice means aligning your skills, values, and passions with work that creates value...