SOLANO, Nueva Vizcaya – The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-II (RTWPB-II) successfully conducted its first public hearing for the 2026 minimum wage determination in Region II on 21 September 2026 at the 3rd Floor, Legislative Building, Municipal Hall, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. The activity marked the first leg of the Board’s series of public hearings for workers in the private sector and domestic workers (kasambahay). A total of 87 participants from various sectors attended the hearing, including 27 labor representatives, 28 employer representatives, and 32 domestic workers (kasambahay)....

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – II (RTWPB-II) has intensified its monitoring and assessment of the regional socioeconomic conditions through consultations, data gathering, and stakeholder engagements, in line with the anniversary of the Wage Order No. RTWPB 2-24 on November. In line with the directive of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Francis Tolentino to closely monitor economic developments affecting workers and employers, the RTWPB-II convened its Board Meeting on 25 August 2026, through a hybrid setup at the DOLE Region...

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – II (RTWPB-II) conducted a Firm-Level Training on Service Quality and Building Customer Advocacy for Mila-Vic Ventures Corporation on 24 July 2026, in Ramon, Isabela, reinforcing its commitment to helping enterprises improve productivity and service excellence. The training gathered 63 participants from Mila-Vic’s various branches throughout Region II, primarily composed of sales personnel and mechanics who regularly interact with customers and provide technical and after-sales support services. The activity commenced with a discussion...

ABULUG, CAGAYAN — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – II (RTWPB-II), in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Abulug, successfully conducted a training on ISTIV Values for a Productive and Smarter Workforce on 28 May 2026 in Abulug, Cagayan. A total of 62 representatives from micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) associations gathered to strengthen both their mindset and workplace practices under the ISTIV framework—Industry, System, Time, Innovation,...

ILAGAN, ISABELA — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – II, in partnership with the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of the Local Government Unit of Ilagan successfully conducted a training on “Smart Productivity: Transforming MSMEs Through Digital Innovation” on 14 May 2026, in the City of Ilagan, Isabela. 73 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from various business sectors operating in the city attended the training where they are equipped with practical knowledge and tools to improve productivity and competitiveness by embracing digital innovation, even at...

DUPAX DEL SUR, NUEVA VIZCAYA – Turning livelihood assistance into lasting opportunity requires more than capital—it demands capability. In line with this, 74 members of the Nueva Vizcaya Electric Cooperative Employees Union (NUVELCO-EU) participated in a Business and Work Improvement Course (BWIC) on 25 April 2026, held at the NUVELCO Hall. The activity was conducted through the initiative of the Department of Labor and Employment – Nueva Vizcaya Field Office (DOLE-NVFO), in collaboration with RTWPB – II and partner agencies, in preparation for the awarding of a Php 480,000 rice-grain...

JONES, ISABELA — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board–II (RTWPB-II), in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Isabela Field Office, conducted a Productivity 101 Training for 40 parents and guardians of child laborers last = 20 April 2026. The activity, led by the DOLE Isabela Field Office in coordination with the Local Government Unit of Jones, aimed to strengthen the capacity of DOLE Kabuhayan Program beneficiaries to sustain and manage their livelihood projects. Participants were provided with practical knowledge on time management, efficient use of...