To kick start the year 2026, the RTWPB–Bicol is set to roll out productivity training programs aimed at strengthening the competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Bicol Region. As part of this initiative, RTWPB–Bicol invites MSMEs from Catanduanes and Masbate to participate in the upcoming Productivity Training Programs, designed to equip enterprises with practical tools and strategies to improve business operations and prepare for disruptions. The scheduled training programs are as follows: PROVINCETRAININGDATE AND TIMEVENUECATANDUANESInventory...

The RTWPB–Bicol announces the schedule of Public Consultations on the Proposed Wage Adjustment across selected provinces in the Bicol Region. The consultations aim to gather inputs, position papers, and recommendations from workers, employers, and other stakeholders as part of the Board’s wage determination process. The public consultation schedules are as follows: PROVINCEDATETIMEVENUECATANDUANESJanuary 30, 20261:00 PM – 5:00 PMFunction Hall 1, 6th Floor, Bldg. 1, ARDCI Hotel, San Roque, Virac, CatanduanesMASBATEFebruary 13, 20261:00 PM – 5:00 PMFreshco Beach Resort, J.M. Robredo St.,...

The second tranche of the ₱40.00 minimum wage increase under RTWPB-Bicol’s Wage Order No. RBV-22 took effect on December 1, 2025. Under the said wage order, the increase was set in two tranches: the first ₱20.00 increase took effect on April 5, 2025, while the second ₱20.00 increase will now be implemented starting December 1, 2025. This adjustment applies to all covered private sector workers across the Bicol Region. DOLE Regional Director and RTWPB Chairperson Imelda F. Gatinao emphasized the Board’s intent to uphold fair and just compensation for workers while maintaining a business-friendly...

Six Productivity Olympics winners from the Bicol Region proudly represented the region in the Digital Transformation Training for MSMEs organized through the partnership of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) last September 15–19, 2025 in Makati City. Each establishment was granted two training slots, bringing a total of 12 participants from Bicol to the five-day program. The training aimed to equip micro, small, and medium enterprises with the knowledge and tools to harness digital solutions,...

Makati City — Program managers and implementers from across the country took part in the Baseline Assessment on Digital Transformation for Program Managers and Implementers, organized at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Makati City. The first batch of training was held last August 18–20, 2025, followed by the second batch on August 26–28, 2025. From the Bicol Region, participants of the first batch included Francia N. Ocmer, Board Secretary, and Rizza Jane Deblois, Information Technology Officer I, of RTWPB V, together with Assistant Regional Director Atty. Nepomuceno A. Leaño II, Ms....

Parańaque City, Metro Manila — The 2025 Productivity Olympics National Judging Panel (NJP) Selection of National Winners was successfully conducted last August 27, 2025, at Kingsford Hotel, Parañaque City, bringing together 30 of the country’s most outstanding micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) recognized for their productivity and innovation. Representing the Bicol Region were three distinguished national finalists who delivered strong presentations of their enterprises as they vied for the coveted national titles: Muravah Foundation, Inc. (Agribusiness – Medium Category) represented...