Regional Updates – Page 9 – National Wages and Productivity Commission

RTWPB-XII-assisted MSME receives P400,000 DOLE-AMP grant

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on November 24, 2025. Posted in RTWPB-XII.

City of Koronadal — The RTWPB-XII-assisted micro, small and medium enterprise Diomrie Fruit Food Products Processing received a P400,000 financial grant under the DOLE Adjustment Measures Program (AMP) from DOLE Region XII in Maitum, Sarangani Province on November 20, 2025. Diomrie plans to use the grant to revive its key chocolate-making machinery and further strengthen its growing farm-to-bar production line. A Productivity Olympics 2025 Regional Winner, Diomrie was first introduced to the DOLE-AMP by RTWPB-XII as part of the Board’s commitment to helping outstanding MSMEs expand their productivity...

RTWPB-X, FOPANORMIN boost productivity through inventory management training

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on November 19, 2025. Posted in RTWPB-X.

RTWPB-X, in partnership with the Food Processors’ Association of Northern Mindanao (FOPANORMIN), conducted a training on “Improving Productivity Through Inventory Management” on October 29, 2025, at the DOLE-X Activity Center along Corrales Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City as part of efforts to enhance enterprise productivity in Northern Mindanao. Around 25 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) participated in the session led by RTWPB-X Board Secretary Ma. Vergel B. Walag. She began her discussion by introducing the Adjustment Measures Program (AMP), which supports business resilience by upgrading...

Productivity Toolbox beneficiary in NCR receives DOLE-AMP grant

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on November 19, 2025. Posted in RTWPB-NCR.

A Productivity Toolbox beneficiary known for bags made from junked rubber tires was awarded a Business Enhancement and Adaptation Grant under the Department of Labor and Employment’s Adjustment Measures Program (DOLE-AMP). A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) formalizing the grant was signed on October 29, 2025 between Siklo Enterprises and DOLE-NCR led by its Regional Director Atty. Sarah Buena S. Mirasol, who is also RTWPB-NCR Board Chairperson. The grant aims to support the Siklo’s thrust in strengthening business resilience, improving productivity, and sustaining employment opportunities amid...

Davao firm recognized as national finalist at the 2025 Productivity Olympics

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on October 30, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-XI.

Belle’s Refreshing Juices, operated by Shechem Marketing, was recognized as a National Finalist under the Industry Sector – Small Enterprise Category during the 2025 Productivity Olympics National Awarding Ceremony held on 01 October 2025 in Taguig City. Belle’s Refreshing Juices is a family-owned business that began in 2015. As vegetarians, fruit and vegetable juicing has been part of their daily regimen. With the goal of promoting a healthier beverage option to Davaoeños, they launched the business. Starting with just two flavors—mango and pineapple—in 2015, they have since expanded to more...

RTWPB-II strengthens advocacy efforts for the effective implementation of latest wage orders

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on October 29, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-II.

RTWPB-II has intensified its advocacy and information campaign to ensure that the public clearly understands the provisions of the newly implemented Wage Order No. RTWPB II-24 for private sector workers and Wage Order No. 02-DW-07 for domestic workers (kasambahay). In a press briefing conducted today through the Tipon-Tipan sa PIA organized by the Philippine Information Agency Region II, RTWPB-II officials explained the salient features of the new wage orders, including their effective dates, coverage, and rationale. The activity forms part of the Board’s continuing efforts to disseminate accurate...

RTWPB-XI conducts 7S training to DOLE Davao City Field Office Staff

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on October 28, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-XI.

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-XI (RTWPB-XI) facilitated a training session on the 7S of Good Housekeeping for over 20 personnel of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – Davao City Field Office on October 20, 2025, in Davao City. The 7S of Good Housekeeping is one of the basic training programs under the Productivity Toolbox which introduces a workplace organization method consisting of different approaches to maintain a tidy, clutter-free work area that fosters efficiency and improves productivity. The session was led by Mr. Kenneth Paul Recaña and Ms. Xena Blanch...