BAGUIO CITY — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – Cordillera Administrative Region (RTWPB-CAR) conducted a sectoral consultation with employers on minimum wage adjustment in the region on 27 August 2026 at the Supreme Hotel, Magsaysay Avenue. The consultation provided employers with an opportunity to share their views on wages, productivity, and the current business conditions in the region. During the open forum, participants discussed their experiences and concerns regarding the minimum wage, including the challenges they face in managing their businesses amid changes in...

BONTOC, Mountain Province — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – Cordillera Administrative Region (RTWPB-CAR) conducted a facility evaluation at Midtown Restaurant last 08 July 2026, in line with its commitment to support local businesses while safeguarding workers’ welfare. The evaluation focused on assessing the establishment’s workplace conditions, facilities, and overall productivity practices, ensuring a balanced approach that benefits both the management and its staff. During the initial conference, the RTWPB-CAR team, the MSME owner, and its employees aligned the...

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Solidifying its commitment to regional solidarity and self-determination, the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-Cordillera Administrative Region (RTWPB-CAR) actively participated in the grand celebration of the 39th Cordillera Day on July 15, 2026, at the Benguet Sports Complex. Hosted this year by the Benguet Provincial Government, the milestone event brought together vibrant delegations from national and regional line agencies, state universities and colleges, and local government units from across the region to honor the historic founding of the Cordillera...

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-CAR (RTWPB-CAR) discussed minimum wage updates and wage distortion for local cooperatives during a capability-building seminar on 25 June 2026. Organized by the Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office of Ifugao alongside the Cooperative Development Authority, National Conciliation and Mediation Board, Department of Labor and Employment, and RTWPB-CAR, the activity aims to boost workplace harmony and operational efficiency. During the event, RTWPB-CAR also rolled out a new productivity training titled Hired and Inspired: Jumpstarting...

BAGUIO CITY – The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – Cordillera Administrative Region (RTWPB-CAR) joined the Fun Walk for a Child-Labor-Free Philippines in support of the nationwide observance of the World Day Against Child Labor last 11 June 2026 at Baguio City. With the theme, “Ikaw, Ako, Tayo: Sama-samang Pagkilos para sa Batang Malaya,” the activity highlighted the shared responsibility in protecting children from labor exploitation. Led by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-CAR, the activity gathered representatives from national government agencies, local government...

BAGUIO CITY – The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – Cordillera Administrative Region (RTWPB-CAR) conducted a productivity training titled “Advancing Productivity via Organizational Development” on 10 June 2026 at Paragon Suites (Fortune Hotel), bringing together a total of 28 micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners and private sector employees. The activity aimed to strengthen workplace productivity by enhancing participants’ understanding of organizational development and its role in improving workplace performance and organizational effectiveness. The first part...