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RTWPB-I holds wage consultations for kasambahays

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on October 8, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-I.

RTWPB-I conducted consultations with kasambahays and their employers on possible minimum wage adjustments in the region on October 2-3, 2025 in San Fernando City, La Union and Dagupan City, Pangasinan, respectively. Sixty (60) Domestic workers attended the consultations to voice their sentiments and concerns on the existing minimum wage rate in the region and to enhance their social protection. Atty. Judi Khenn C. Faustino-Mojica, Attorney IV of RTWPB-I discussed the mandate of the board in setting minimum wages for private establishments and kasambahays. She also presented the socio-economic...

RTWPB-I conducts learning session on productivity

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on October 8, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-I.

RTWPB-I conducted a learning session on productivity for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at Sta. Barbara and Dagupan, Pangasinan during DOLE’s Technical Advisory Visit (TAV) on October 1-2, 2025. The learning session aimed to guide and assist employers and workers in maintaining a productive work environment. Mr. Dino S. Dizon of RTWPB-I provided valuable insights on wage compliance, productivity improvement and best practices in the workplace. Through this initiative, RTWPB reiterated its commitment in fostering responsible, compliant and productive workplaces where Filipino workers...

RTWPB-I joins DOLE-La Union’s Technical Advisory Visit

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on October 6, 2025. Posted in RTWPB-I.

RTWPB-I joined the DOLE-La Union Field Office during its Technical Advisory Visit (TAV) on September 18, 2025, at the CSI Mall Atrium, San Fernando City. RTWPB-I Board Secretary Atty. Romina Boado-Cabrillos, Atty. Judi Khenn Faustino-Mojica, and Ms. Sarah Marie Michelle Villamil participated in the event. Ms. Villamil conducted an orientation for MSMEs, highlighting RTWPB-I’s mandate, mission, vision, and organizational structure. She also showcased the NWPC Productivity Toolbox to encourage MSMEs to adopt training interventions and productivity-based incentive schemes. Ms. Villamil also...

RTWPB-I conducts public hearing on minimum wage determination

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on October 6, 2025. Posted in RTWPB-I.

RTWPB-I conducted a public hearing on minimum wage determination for private workers and domestic workers in the region on September 23, 2025 in San Juan City, La Union. The event gathered a total of hundred participants joining both in person, and virtually via Zoom. Also, in attendance were representatives from the labor and management sectors, kasambahays (domestic workers), local government units (LGUs), and all Board members. Public hearings play a crucial role in the Minimum Wage Determination process because this is where the Board engages the public in a discussion on wages and incomes...

RTWPB-I holds labor consultation on minimum wage determination

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on September 24, 2025. Posted in RTWPB-I.

RTWPB-I facilitated a labor consultation in the region on September 17, 2025, in San Fernando City, La Union. Labor unions, workers and labor representatives gathered to reach a consensus regarding their position on the ongoing minimum wage determination in the region. DOLE Regional Director Exequiel Ronie Guzman was also present during the consultation. The discussion revolved around their positions and the amount of increase they preferred. Additionally, there was also a brief discussion on the increases indicated in the bills filed in Congress. In proposing an amount, Lyndon Dumo, a LUECO...

RTWPB-I, ECOP conduct sectoral consultation on minimum wage views

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on September 24, 2025. Posted in RTWPB-I.

.row { display: flex; } .column { display: flex; flex: 33.33%; padding: 5px } RTWPB-I teamed up with the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) on 16 September 2025 to conduct a consultation discuss their position on the ongoing minimum wage determination in the region. During the consultation, held in Dagupan City, Pangasinan the members shared their concerns and views regarding the ongoing discussions of a potential minimum wage increase in the region and bills being introduced in Congress regarding the minimum wage. Howard Chua Cham, President of ECOP, emphasized the importance...