RTWPB-X – National Wages and Productivity Commission

RTWPB-10 Announces Minimum Wage Increase for Northern Mindanao Workers

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on January 20, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-X.

Cagayan de Oro City — The RTWPB-10, the body mandated to set minimum wage levels in the region, held a press briefing on January 13, 2026, at De Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, to announce adjustments to minimum wage rates for private sector and domestic workers in Northern Mindanao. During the briefing, RTWPB-10 announced a P39 daily wage increase for private sector workers under Wage Order No. RX-24, which will be implemented in two phases. The first tranche of P25 will take effect on January 16, 2026, while the remaining P14 will be applied beginning May 1, 2026. With the adjustment, the...

RTWPB-X conducts public hearings on minimum wage determination

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on December 23, 2025. Posted in RTWPB-X.

The RTWPB-X recently conducted a series of public hearings on minimum wage determination covering workers in the private sector and domestic wThe public hearings were held in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental; Iligan City; Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; and Cagayan de Oro City on December 1, 2, 9, and 10 respectively. In each hearing, RTWPB-X Board Secretary Atty. Ma. Vergel B. Walag provided a comprehensive overview of the minimum wage determination process. The discussion covered the legal framework, evaluation criteria, and consultative mechanisms employed by the Board in assessing possible wage...

RTWPB-X, FOPANORMIN boost productivity through inventory management training

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on November 19, 2025. Posted in RTWPB-X.

RTWPB-X, in partnership with the Food Processors’ Association of Northern Mindanao (FOPANORMIN), conducted a training on “Improving Productivity Through Inventory Management” on October 29, 2025, at the DOLE-X Activity Center along Corrales Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City as part of efforts to enhance enterprise productivity in Northern Mindanao. Around 25 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) participated in the session led by RTWPB-X Board Secretary Ma. Vergel B. Walag. She began her discussion by introducing the Adjustment Measures Program (AMP), which supports business resilience by upgrading...

RTWPB-10 strengthens productivity and service excellence among Bukidnon MSMEs

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on October 22, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-X.

The RTWPB-10 continues to intensify its commitment to boosting the productivity and competitiveness of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Bukidnon through a series of capacity-building activities held on October 9–10, 2025. Empowering café workers through service excellence On October 9, 2025, RTWPB-10, in collaboration with Café Clotilde and its partner Keopi Mimi, conducted an in-house training focused on enhancing service quality and building customer advocacy. About ten (10) baristas, crew members, and staff from both establishments participated in the session, which aimed to...

RTWPB-X and DOLE-X facilitate DOLE-AMP assistance for local enterprises

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on October 22, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-X.

The RTWPB-X, in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office No. X (DOLE-X), facilitated the awarding of the DOLE Adjustment Measures Program (AMP) assistance to two Northern Mindanao enterprises on October 8, 2025 in Cagayan de Oro City. The recipients of the financial grants were Alomahs Agri-Ventures, Inc., which received assistance amounting to ₱382,077, and Fernie-J Advertising Company, Inc., which received ₱998,910. The grants received are under the Product Development and Innovation Measures – Business Enhancement and Adaptation component of DOLE-AMP. The...

RTWPB-X highlights collaboration and productivity in September

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

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-X continues to uphold its mandate of promoting productivity improvement programs among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Throughout September 2025, the Board strengthened its partnerships with local agencies, academic institutions, and local government units to deliver impactful productivity training sessions across Northern Mindanao. Empowering Students with Productivity Knowledge 08–09 September 2025 | Cagayan de Oro City At the request of PHINMA – Cagayan de Oro College (PHINMA–COC), RTWPB-10 facilitated a Wage and...