RTWPB-I facilitated productivity training on Better Mental Health, Better Productivity and ISTIV in San Fernando City, La Union on July 18, 2025.  Seventeen participants attended the training face-to-face while 29 participants joined thru Zoom.    Atty. Judi Khenn Faustino-Mojica of RTWPB-I discussed reasons why a healthy workforce is a productive workforce.   “When we support and value our employees, they will perform at their best,” Atty. Faustino-Mojica said.   Ms.  Fredilyn Alag, meanwhile, reminded participants to minimize personal downtime and not to enable the practice of Filipino time.  “Your...

RTWPB-I welcomed Mr. Dominador M. Tuvera, Board Member representing the workers’ sector, on 15 July 2025 following a ceremony for outgoing representative Samuel G. Eslava.   Mr. Tuvera thanked the RTWPB-I and the secretariat for their warm welcome, vowing to “continue strengthening the rights and welfare of workers across the country.”    Mr. Eslava, likewise, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as a Board Member for the workers’ sector.    “To all the discussions, all gatherings, thank you, sa lahat ng na-impart ninyo. I have learned a lot,” Mr. Eslava said.   Pursuant to Republic...

Twenty-five MSMEs from the different municipalities of La Union underwent Financial Analysis training on 27 June 2025 at DOLE Region 1 Conference Rm, San Fernando City, La Union, to enhance their understanding in financial analysis particularly in analyzing different types of financial statements and how to use financial analysis as a productivity tool.    The training covered two parts, first understanding productivity and second, improving productivity through financial analysis.  Ms. Sarah Villamil of RTWPB-I, discussed the concept of productivity and enunciated that: “Happy Workers, Happy...

RTWPB-I conducted productivity and 7S of Good Housekeeping trainings for six micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) assisted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) at San Fernando City, La Union on 17 June 2025.   The series of training aims to improve the capacity of MSMEs by integrating science, technology and innovation into their production process and operational productivity.   RTWPB-I Board Secretary Atty. Romina Boado-Cabrillos discussed the importance of productivity in the workplace, noting its direct impact on an enterprise’s success.    Meanwhile, Ms. Virginia Imelda...

Nine outstanding MSMEs in Ilocos Region were recognized for their productivity improvement programs and practices during the 2025 Regional Productivity Olympics (PO) awarding in San Fernando City, La Union on June 16, 2025.   This year’s winners were MS Catbagan Dental Clinic for Micro Enterprise (Service), Lomboy Farms for Small Enterprise (Agribusiness), Halo Halo De Iloko for Small Enterprise (Service), BBs Sweets Company and Uncle Tom Food Product for Small Enterprise (Industry), Bagnos MPC,  Women’s Unity for Progress and Farmers MPC, and Bantog Samahang Nayon MPC for Medium Enterprise...

RTWPB-I, along with other officers and staff from the NWPC and RTWPB, attended the Capacity Development on Basic Training and Facilitation: Training-of-Trainers (ToT) workshop in Pasay City from 2 to 6 June 2025. The workshop focused on developing facilitation and presentation skills necessary for effectively training and empowering owners and workers of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to build sustainable businesses. Dr. Shiela Viesca, CEO and founder of the leading corporate communications institute Talkshop, served as the resource speaker for the event. During her presentation,...