RTWPB-III – National Wages and Productivity Commission

RTWPB-III strengthens call to protect domestic workers’ rights, productivity

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on February 19, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-III.

The RTWPB – III, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – Tarlac Field Office, and the Capas Local Government Unit, advanced its advocacy to protect domestic workers’ rights and instill productivity values through the 2026 Araw ng Kasambahay regional celebration on 6 February 2026 in Capas, Tarlac. Under its “Produktibong Kasambahay, Kaagapay sa Buhay” training module, RTWPB-III oriented around 100 domestic workers of their rights under Republic Act 10361 or Batas Kasambahay. This includes the importance of employment contract and barangay registration, social...

PAALALA: Pagsisimula ng Pagpapatupad ng Dalawang Inaprubahang Wage Orders sa Central Luzon

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on December 1, 2025. Posted in RTWPB-III.

Simula 30 Oktubre 2025, ganap nang ipatutupad ang dalawang inaprubahang wage orders para sa pagtaas ng sahod ng mga minimum wage earners at kasambahay sa Central Luzon. Sa ilalim ng first tranche ng Wage Order No. RBIII-26, makakatanggap ng karagdagang Php 20.00 sa kanilang arawang sahod ang mga manggagawa sa pribadong sektor sa lalawigan ng Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, at Zambales. Narito ang mga bagong rate para sa Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, at Zambales (First tranche): Non-agriculture sector: Php 570.00 Agriculture sector: Php 540.00 Retail and service...

Public hearings on Central Luzon minimum wage set for September

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

RTWPB-III will conduct a series of public hearings this September to review and determine minimum wage rates for workers in the private sector and domestic workers in Central Luzon. DATETIMEVENUEPROVINCESSeptember 3, 20251:00PM - 5:00PMSMX Olongapo City Convention Center, Olongapo City, ZambalesBataan and ZambalezSeptember 9, 20251:00PM - 5:00PMOld SP Hall, Tarlac Capitol, Brgy. San Vicente, Tarlac City, TarlacNueva Ecija and TarlacSeptember 11, 20251:00PM - 5:00PMAMCO Beach Resort, Baler, Aurora AuroraSeptember 16, 20258:00AM - 12:00AMCDC Training Hall Health and Sanitation Department,...

Central Luzon-based MSMEs shine in 2025 Regional Productivity Olympics

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on June 27, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-III.

Nine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Central Luzon were recognized by RTWPB-III for their exceptional commitment to productivity and employee empowerment at the 2025 Regional Productivity Olympics Awarding Ceremony at the City of San Fernando, Pampanga on 24 June 2025. DOLE Region III Director Geraldine M. Panlilio, also RTWPB-III Chairperson, acknowledged the efforts of MSMEs to grow and sustain their businesses, all while prioritizing the well-being of their employees. “Another realization is that most of you really went through difficulties, medyo nahirapan kayo,...

RTWPB-III conducts 7S of Good Housekeeping training for Pampanga hospital

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on June 24, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-III.

Eighty personnel from the Mother Teresa of Calcutta Medical Center in Maimpis, City of San Fernando underwent 7S of Good Housekeeping training on 11 June 2025 as part of efforts to optimize physical workspace for efficiency, safety, and effectiveness. The Pampanga-based hospital previously had a 5S of Good Housekeeping framework in place prior to attending the training conducted by RTWPB-III. The training featured a two-part program: an introduction to the concept of productivity, followed by an in-depth discussion of the 7S methodology. Key topics included common misconceptions about...

RTWPB-III LAUNCHES PROJECT “DITAK KABIYASNAN”

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on April 13, 2023. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-III.

To provide information access to micro and small establishments, RTWPB-III launched Project “Ditak Kabiyasnan” on March 24, 2017 in Angeles, Pampanga. “Ditak Kabiyasnan” is a Kapampangan term for “small knowledge”, which the Board conceptualized to enhance access of small establishments to basic information on wages and productivity. The project was also in response to the call of DOLE Region III Director and RTWPB Chairperson Atty. Ana C. Dione for the Board Secretariat to intensify their information campaign.