Public consultations held in Catanduanes and Masbate, on January 30 and February 13, 2026 respectively, have laid the groundwork for a potential minimum wage adjustment in the Bicol Region, following active and balanced participation from both labor and management sectors. The consultations resulted in clear, constructive inputs from stakeholders, reflecting the respective positions of workers and employers on the proposed wage increase. DOLE Regional Director and RTWPB-V Chairperson Imelda F. Gatinao commended the openness demonstrated by both labor and management sectors during the consultations....

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-V (Bicol) is calling on workers, employers, and other concerned stakeholders to take part in the upcoming public hearings on the proposed minimum wage adjustment for private-sector workers in the region. The RTWPB-V emphasized that broad participation is essential to ensuring a transparent, evidence-based, and inclusive wage-setting process. According to DOLE Regional Director and RTWPB-V Chairperson Imelda F. Gatinao, active stakeholder strengthens the integrity of wage determination in the region. “Active participation in the public hearing...

To kick start the year 2026, the RTWPB–Bicol is set to roll out productivity training programs aimed at strengthening the competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Bicol Region. As part of this initiative, RTWPB–Bicol invites MSMEs from Catanduanes and Masbate to participate in the upcoming Productivity Training Programs, designed to equip enterprises with practical tools and strategies to improve business operations and prepare for disruptions. The scheduled training programs are as follows: PROVINCETRAININGDATE AND TIMEVENUECATANDUANESInventory...

The RTWPB–Bicol announces the schedule of Public Consultations on the Proposed Wage Adjustment across selected provinces in the Bicol Region. The consultations aim to gather inputs, position papers, and recommendations from workers, employers, and other stakeholders as part of the Board’s wage determination process. The public consultation schedules are as follows: PROVINCEDATETIMEVENUECATANDUANESJanuary 30, 20261:00 PM – 5:00 PMFunction Hall 1, 6th Floor, Bldg. 1, ARDCI Hotel, San Roque, Virac, CatanduanesMASBATEFebruary 13, 20261:00 PM – 5:00 PMFreshco Beach Resort, J.M. Robredo St.,...

The second tranche of the ₱40.00 minimum wage increase under RTWPB-Bicol’s Wage Order No. RBV-22 took effect on December 1, 2025. Under the said wage order, the increase was set in two tranches: the first ₱20.00 increase took effect on April 5, 2025, while the second ₱20.00 increase will now be implemented starting December 1, 2025. This adjustment applies to all covered private sector workers across the Bicol Region. DOLE Regional Director and RTWPB Chairperson Imelda F. Gatinao emphasized the Board’s intent to uphold fair and just compensation for workers while maintaining a business-friendly...