RTWPB-I conducted a training on “Improving Productivity through Inventory Management” for 28 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMES) in San Fernando City, La Union on August 28, 2025.  Mr. Dino Dizon of RTWPB-I discussed the importance of inventory, stressing that “no inventory means no business.”   “This helps MSMEs work smarter and safer and prepares them for future challenges while improving their workplaces today,” Mr. Dizon said.  Participants actively engaged in the discussions and action planning, identifying inventory tools and techniques to implement in their businesses to improve...

RTWPB-I conducted a 7S of Good Housekeeping training for 28 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in San Fernando, La Union on August 28, 2025.  Mr. Paul John Cariño of RTWPB-I discussed the 7S methodology and how it can be effectively implemented in their respective businesses.    He encouraged the participants to adopt the 7S program as strategic approach to improve operational efficiency, increase customer satisfaction, and support employee well-being.   “There will be more expenses if an accident occurs due to a disorganized workplace,” said Mr. Cariño.  7S of Good Housekeeping introduces...

RTWPB-I participated in the first batch of the baseline assessment of the Digital Transformation for program managers and implementers jointly organized by the DOLE and Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in Makati City from August 18 to 20, 25.   The activity aims to establish baseline metrics for digital transformation among MSMEs, and to equip program managers and implementers with innovative strategies for digitalization. It also serves as a preparatory step for the upcoming Digital Transformation Development Program for MSMEs, which will roll out in September.  Ms. Kathleen Agnes M. Mallare,...

RTWPB-I attended a validation activity on August 11, 2025 to validate and gather information from an eligible proponent of the DOLE Adjustment Measure Program (AMP), Lomboy Farms.  The AMP validation activity was spearheaded by the DOLE La Union Field Office (DOLE-LUFO) in Bauang, La Union.  Ms. Gracia Lomboy, proprietor of Lomboy Farms, met with the validation team comprised of representatives from the DOLE LUFO, DOLE Regional Office 1, PESO Bauang Office and RTWPB-1.  Lomboy Farms is a family-owned business primarily engaged in grape production, agri-tourism, and post-harvest processing.  The...

Three exceptional business establishments in Region I have been selected as national finalists in the 2025 Productivity Olympics among hundreds of enterprises nationwide.  Bagnos Multi-Purpose Cooperative (Ilocos Norte), Uncle Tom Food Products (La Union), and BB’s Sweets Company (Ilocos Norte) were named national finalists in this year’s competition on 21 July 2025.   Bagnos Multi-Purpose Cooperative is a cooperative championing agri-based innovation. They are known for being manufacturer of the famous Banna Blend Rice Coffee.   Uncle Tom Food Products is a family-owned enterprise which manufactures...

More than 50 workers of Panag-Asinan Agriculture Cooperative underwent ISTIV Productivity Awareness Program (ISTIV- PAP) training conducted by RTWPB-I in Bolinao, Pangasinan on 16 July 2025.  The activity provided a values-driven human resource intervention for quality and productivity improvement by developing five key attributes in employees: Industrious, Systematic, Time-Conscious, Innovative, and a Strong Value for Work.   Mr. John Paul Cariño of RTWPB-I emphasized the importance of having a proactive mindset and a culture of cooperation within the workplace.  “Industrious and systematic...