Representatives from the RTWPB-NCR and the DOLE-NCR participated in a three-day Baseline Assessment on Digital Transformation for Program Managers and Implementers, held from August 26 to 28, 2025, at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Campus in Makati City.  The program, organized through the collaboration of the DOLE, NWPC, Bureau of Local Employment (BLE) and AIM, seeks to equip program managers and implementers with strategies to accelerate digital transformation efforts among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).   Over the course of the sessions, participants gained a deeper...

RTWPB-NCR held back-to-back orientations on Wage Order No. NCR-26 for different stakeholders in the region on August 14 and 15, 2025, to equip them with the knowledge to implement the new wage rates and address potential wage distortions.  Mr. Jerome Yanson, Director and Concurrent Board Secretary of RTWPB-NCR, and Ms. Jackilyn Borja facilitated the orientation and learning session for the Makati City and Pasay City Tripartite Industrial Peace Councils (TIPCs), and the Hotel and Management Industry Tripartite Council on August 14, 2025.  Director Yanson and Ms. Borja explained the proper implementation...

RTWPB-NCR-conducted an orientation on Wage Order No. NCR-26 for the Valenzuela City Workers Affairs Office in Valenzuela City on 07 August 2025. Mr. Jerome Yanson, Director and Concurrent Board Secretary of RTWPB-NCR, provided an in-depth overview of the new wage order and addressed the issue of wage distortion—a common concern that arises following wage order issuances. Wage distortion occurs when a mandated wage increase significantly narrows or eliminates pay differentials between different groups of workers within an enterprise. This situation can lead to perceptions of inequity, decreased...

Nine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the National Capital Region were recognized as regional champions in the 2025 Regional Productivity Olympics (PO) Awarding Ceremony in Pasay City 14 July 2025.  This year’s winners were all from the Service Sector. In the micro enterprise category, the awardees include Pimp My Nails, PowerBounz Fitness Center, CYO Charcoal Grilled Hotdog & Burgers (Tejeron Burgatory), DreamersCorner PH Events Management Services, and HR Primo Management Services which were all in the micro category. For the small enterprise category, the winners were...

RTWPB-NCR officially launched “AI sa Bagong Pilipinas: MSME Digital Empowerment through AI-Enhanced Training and Coaching” on June 27, 2025. This newly launched training aims to equip MSMEs in NCR with the skills and tools needed to thrive in an ever-evolving digital business landscape. The pilot training program was conducted by ILO-trained RTWPB-NCR trainers, Mr. Joel Leonard Santarina and Ms. Luchie Atienza. The program aims to boost productivity and competitiveness among MSMEs by harnessing Artificial Intelligence. Through specialized training and coaching sessions, business...

RTWPB-NCR will convene stakeholders from the labor and management sectors in the country’s capital in a public hearing on Tuesday, 17 June 2025, to discuss their positions and concerns regarding a possible minimum wage increase in the region. The public hearing, which will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Ichikawa Hall, Occupational Health and Safety Center, North Avenue corner Sen. Miriam P. Defensor-Santiago Avenue (formerly Agham Road) in Diliman, Quezon City, concludes a series of consultations held as part of the board’s wage review mandate under Republic Act No. 6727, also known as the Wage...

Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – National Capital Region (RTWPB-NCR) conducted the Green Productivity Training to manufacturing establishments last February 15, 2018 at the NWPC Conference Room, Malate, Manila. The training on the proper application of environment-friendly and sustainable productivity tools, techniques and technologies, was conducted to over 20 firms located in the region.