Regional Updates – Page 5 – National Wages and Productivity Commission

RTWPB-I joins the celebration of Araw ng mga Kasambahay 2026

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on January 21, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-I.

The RTWPB-I, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – Region I, conducted a learning session on Republic Act No. 10361 or the Batas Kasambahay during the celebration of Araw ng Kasambahay last January 18, 2026 at the Balikbayan Hall, Urdaneta City Cultural and Sports Center, Pangasinan. The activity aimed to provide services and assistance to kasambahay, particularly through the dissemination of the provisions of the Batas Kasambahay. The celebration sought to promote greater awareness of the law and further strengthen its effective implementation. A total of...

Rosario Workers and Employers Empowered at Labor Education Seminar

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on January 21, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-I.

The RTWPB-I, in partnership with DOLE and PESO Rosario, conducted a Labor and Employment Education Services (LEES) seminar on January 19, 2026, aimed at fostering a more informed and empowered workforce. Held at the LGU Rosario Manpower Training Center, the seminar focused on informing both employers and employees about the new minimum wage rates in the region and providing essential updates on statutory benefits, including overtime pay, holiday pay, and leaves. A total of 22 participants joined the training. Atty. Judi Khenn Faustino-Mojica provided a comprehensive guide on the legalities of...

RTWPB II Conducts 7S of Good Housekeeping Training for Health City Medical Center of Isabela, Inc.

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on January 21, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-II.

The RTWPB-II, through Labor and Employment Officer III Ms. Shayne Naree Beltran and Officer‑in‑Charge Atty. Lovely Mei Dela Cruz, successfully conducted a Firm-Level 7S of Good Housekeeping Training for Health City Medical Center of Isabela, Inc. on January 8 and 9, 2026, at Roxas, Isabela. A total of 53 personnel, composed of support staff, finance and administrative employees, and various members of the medical team, participated in the two‑day capacity‑building activity. To ensure meaningful engagement and practical application, the participants were divided into two batches, each undergoing...

RTWPB-10 Announces Minimum Wage Increase for Northern Mindanao Workers

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on January 20, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-X.

Cagayan de Oro City — The RTWPB-10, the body mandated to set minimum wage levels in the region, held a press briefing on January 13, 2026, at De Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, to announce adjustments to minimum wage rates for private sector and domestic workers in Northern Mindanao. During the briefing, RTWPB-10 announced a P39 daily wage increase for private sector workers under Wage Order No. RX-24, which will be implemented in two phases. The first tranche of P25 will take effect on January 16, 2026, while the remaining P14 will be applied beginning May 1, 2026. With the adjustment, the...

RTWPB-CAR conducts Usapang 2PS for Baguio-Benguet establishments

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on January 16, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-CAR.

RTWPB-CAR Region conducted an orientation on “Usapang 2PS: Pasahod at Productivity” in Baguio City on January 14, 2026. The activity aims to provide valuable insights and guidance to workers and employers on the newly issued Wage Orders (Wage Order No. CAR-24 & Wage Order No. CAR-DW-07) that took effect on December 30, 2025. Over 60 establishments composed of employers and workers from the private sector attended the orientation. Department of Labor and Employment- CAR Regional Director Imelda E. Romanillos, underscored in her welcome message the importance of the orientation emphasizing...

RTWPB–Bicol Kicks Off 2026 with Productivity Training Programs for MSMEs in Catanduanes and Masbate

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on January 15, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-V.

To kick start the year 2026, the RTWPB–Bicol is set to roll out productivity training programs aimed at strengthening the competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Bicol Region. As part of this initiative, RTWPB–Bicol invites MSMEs from Catanduanes and Masbate to participate in the upcoming Productivity Training Programs, designed to equip enterprises with practical tools and strategies to improve business operations and prepare for disruptions. The scheduled training programs are as follows: PROVINCETRAININGDATE AND TIMEVENUECATANDUANESInventory...