DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma led the 33^rd founding anniversary celebration of the National Wages and Productivity Commission on 11 August 2022 at the NWPC Main Conference Room.

In his message, Secretary Laguesma, NWPC Chairperson, said that NWPC employees should look into how the agency can continuously improve workers’ productivity.

He encouraged employers, through the commissioner representing their sector, to give additional benefits and incentives to workers based on their work performance and productivity. Sinabi ko kay Commissioner Lucy (Tariela), na magkusang loob na sa pagbibigay ng pabuya o benepisyong karagdagan batay sa ginagawang pagmamalasakit sa kompanya ng mga manggagawa, Secretary Laguesma said.

Secretary Laguesma also recognized the dedicated service of all NWPC employees, especially those who rendered 33 years of service to NWPC. He said: “Higit sa ano mang gantimpala, ang pagkilala sa inyong serbisyo ang mas mahalaga”.

He reminded all employees to continuously perform the NWPC mandate, particularly on regularly reviewing the minimum wages. He instructed the board secretaries to always guide and assist the DOLE Regional Directors in the review and process of setting the minimum wage in the regions.

“Dapat ay taun-taon ang gawing pagrerepaso ng Wage Orders. Hindi na dapat kailangan ng petition, kundi kailangan lang natin gampanan ang ating mga tungkulin”, said Secretary Laguesma.

All NWPC officials, board secretaries and staff, headed by Executive Director Maria Criselda R. Sy, attended the celebration.  DOLE Undersecretary Benedicto Ernesto R. Bitonio, NWPC Chairman-Designate, and other DOLE senior officials, Commissioner Lucila Castillo-Tarriela and Commissioner David L. Diwa also graced the anniversary celebration.