Regional Updates – Page 6 – National Wages and Productivity Commission

RTWPB–Bicol Announces Schedule of Public Consultations on Proposed Wage Adjustment

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

The RTWPB–Bicol announces the schedule of Public Consultations on the Proposed Wage Adjustment across selected provinces in the Bicol Region. The consultations aim to gather inputs, position papers, and recommendations from workers, employers, and other stakeholders as part of the Board’s wage determination process. The public consultation schedules are as follows: PROVINCEDATETIMEVENUECATANDUANESJanuary 30, 20261:00 PM – 5:00 PMFunction Hall 1, 6th Floor, Bldg. 1, ARDCI Hotel, San Roque, Virac, CatanduanesMASBATEFebruary 13, 20261:00 PM – 5:00 PMFreshco Beach Resort, J.M. Robredo St.,...

RTWPB-NCR convenes public hearing on possible wage adjustment for NCR domestic workers

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

The RTWPB-NCR convened a public hearing on the proposed wage adjustment for domestic workers in the National Capital Region on 12 January 2026 at the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC), Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. The public hearing was attended by a broad range of stakeholders, including leaders and members of domestic workers’ organizations; representatives from employer groups, homeowners’ associations, and private employment agencies; barangay officials; and Public Employment Service Office (PESO) representatives from across the NCR, among others. In...

Wage Hike for Private Workers and Kasambahays in Caraga

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

The RTWPB–Caraga has approved two new wage orders granting pay increases for private sector workers and domestic workers, effective 03 January 2026. Under Wage Order No. RXIII-20, minimum wage earners in the private sector will receive a total of ₱40 increase, to be implemented in two tranches. The first tranche of ₱20 will take effect upon implementation of the wage order, while the second tranche of ₱20 will be applied on 01 May 2026. This adjustment will raise the region’s daily minimum wage from ₱435 to ₱455 on January 3, 2026 and further to ₱475 on May 1, 2026. Meanwhile, Wage Order No....

Red Soil Coffee Perfects Its Roast with DOLE-AMP Support

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

Baguio City– In the heart of the busy Upper Bokawkan Road, Edgar Z. Kawig Jr. is proving that the secret to a world-class cup of coffee isn’t just in the beans, it is in the tools and the heart behind the roast. Kuya Edgar, the man behind The Red Soil Coffee Mfg., faced the same uphill battle as many local micro-entrepreneurs for many years. The pandemic affected his small coffee roastery, which struggled with tight cash flow. Most of Red Soil Coffee’s earnings had to be reinvested in buying raw green coffee beans, which, in most cases, became more expensive every year. This left very little...

RTWPB-CAR Conducts Orientation on Wage Order No. CAR-24 for DOLE-CAR Personnel

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

The RTWPB–CAR conducted an orientation on the recently issued Wage Order No. CAR-24 for Department of Labor and Employment–CAR (DOLE-CAR) personnel on 09 January 2026. The activity aimed to equip labor inspectors and regional office staff with a thorough understanding of the new wage order to ensure its effective implementation and enforcement. The orientation covered two key areas. First, participants were briefed on the salient features of Wage Order No. CAR-24, including the adjusted minimum wage rates applicable to various sectors and localities within the CAR. Particular emphasis was placed...

RTWPB-NCR holds consultation and FGD for domestic workers

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on December 23, 2025. Posted in RTWPB-NCR.

RTWPB-NCR, in coordination with the Parañaque City Public Employment Services Office (PESO) and Parañaque City Mayor’s Office, conducted a consultation and focus group discussion (FDG) for NCR kasambahays (domestic workers) at the Parañaque City Hall on December 14, 2025. Mr. Jerome Yanson, Director and Concurrent Board Secretary of RTWPB-NCR, presented Philippine Statistics Authority data from the 2019 Kasambahay Labor Force survey and explained the importance of using data-driven decision-making as the core basis for minimum wage determination for the Private Sector Workers and Kasambahays. Ms....