RTWPB-XIII – National Wages and Productivity Commission

Wage Hike for Private Workers and Kasambahays in Caraga

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on January 15, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-XIII.

The RTWPB–Caraga has approved two new wage orders granting pay increases for private sector workers and domestic workers, effective 03 January 2026. Under Wage Order No. RXIII-20, minimum wage earners in the private sector will receive a total of ₱40 increase, to be implemented in two tranches. The first tranche of ₱20 will take effect upon implementation of the wage order, while the second tranche of ₱20 will be applied on 01 May 2026. This adjustment will raise the region’s daily minimum wage from ₱435 to ₱455 on January 3, 2026 and further to ₱475 on May 1, 2026. Meanwhile, Wage Order No....

Caraga MSMEs win 2025 Productivity Olympics, RTWPB-XIII best region

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

The RTWPB-Caraga was recognized as the Best Performing Region during the 10th competition of the 2025 Productivity Olympics on October 1, 2025 in Taguig City. Productivity Olympics is an advocacy program and biennial competition of the NWPC and the RTWPBs to promote productivity and quality and to showcase the best productivity improvement programs and practices of MSMEs nationwide. Caraga region emerged as a powerhouse of productivity as out of 156 participating enterprises nationwide, the region produced 11 national nominees, 6 national finalists, and ultimately two national winners — a feat...

RTWPB Caraga trains 25 MSMEs on LEAN Management and DOLE AMP

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on October 2, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-XIII.

Butuan City – The RTWPB-III, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – Caraga, successfully conducted a LEAN Management Training and DOLE Adjustment Measures Program (AMP) Orientation for 25 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the region. Board Secretary VI Earl dela Victoria underscored the importance of identifying and eliminating non-value-adding activities in the workplace. “LEAN Management is important because it empowers your business to eliminate waste, streamline your operation, and continuously improve your process. With this, you will be able to...

Six Caraga-based MSMEs named national finalists in 2025 Productivity Olympics

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on September 24, 2025. Posted in RTWPB-XIII.

Butuan City – The RTWPB-III (Caraga) successfully produced six (6) micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as national finalists in the 2025 Productivity Olympics, a biennial competition of the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC). The six MSMEs who were chosen as national finalist are the following: (1) Amamio Farm Products from Agusan del Norte; (2) Alameda Farm from Surigao del Sur; (3) Janicahh Food Products Corporation from Agusan del Sur; (4) Kirk’s Bread and Pastry House from Surigao del Sur; (5) Allen Stick and Trading from Agusan del Sur; and (6) Southway...

RTWPB-assisted MSMEs, DOLE inks MOA on DOLE Adjustment Measures Program

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on August 15, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-XIII.

Butuan City – Five 5 micro, small, and medium enterprises, assisted by the RTWPB–XIII (Caraga), signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the DOLE Caraga under the DOLE Adjustment Measures Program (DOLE AMP) on 5 August 2025 in Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte. The DOLE AMP aims to deliver tailored support and assistance to mitigate the adverse impacts of economic disruptions, ensuring a more resilient and adaptive workforce and business environment. The beneficiaries who attended the ceremonial MOA signing are 1) Sta. Rosa Enterprises; 2) Diatagon Catholic High School, Inc.; 3) Echostar Autoparts...

11 MSMEs hailed as Regional Productivity Olympians

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on June 3, 2025. Posted in Regional Updates, RTWPB-XIII.

A total of 11 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Caraga were awarded as winners of the Regional Productivity Olympics on May 16, 2025 in Cabadbaran City. The awarding ceremony was graced by RTWPB-XIII Chaiperson and DOLE-XI Regional Director Atty. Jason P. Balais. Cabadbaran City Administrator Francis Denise C. Amante, Cabadbaran PESO Manager Estilito O. De Vera, DOLE Field Office Heads, and DOLE officials were also present during the ceremony. Atty. Balais expressed his appreciation to the MSMEs who joined the 2025 Productivity Olympics. “This year’s Productivity Olympics awarded...