RTWPB-VII – National Wages and Productivity Commission

RTWPB-VII staff, Productivity Toolbox beneficiaries join DOLE’s AMP Orientation

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on August 4, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-VII.

Personnel from the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-Region VII (RTWPB-VII) and representatives from various micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) participated in a Adjustment Measures Program (AMP) Orientation on July 10, 2026. The orientation, conducted by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Technical Support and Services Division (TSSD) on Welfare and Employment via Zoom, provided a comprehensive overview of the AMP—a flagship program designed to assist workers and enterprises in coping with economic challenges and disruptions. The session covered program objectives,...

RTWPB-VII holds public consultations in cities of Bogo, Tagbilaran

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on August 4, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-VII.

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-VII (RTWPB-VII) convened its second and third public consultations in Bogo City, Cebu on 09 July 2026 and Tagbilaran City, Bohol on 15 July 2026 respectively as part of preparations for the possible minimum wage adjustments in the region. In Bogo City, the public consultation was held at Don Celestino Martinez Sr. Sports Complex in Barangay Taytayan. Labor representatives expressed frustration over what they described as an outdated daily minimum wage structure, which currently stands at ₱540 for Class A areas and ₱500 for Class B areas. Meanwhile,...

Public consultations on minimum wage determination begin in Central Visayas

Written by Edward Lyndon Madali on July 6, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-VII.

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-VII officially commenced the public consultations on June 25, 2026, in Cebu City as part of its preparations for the possible determination of a new minimum wage rate in Central Visayas. Representatives from labor and employer groups participated in the consultation, presenting their respective positions and concerns on the prevailing wage levels in the region. Labor groups argued that the current daily minimum wage rates—₱540 in Class A areas and ₱500 in Class B areas—have been significantly eroded by rising costs of basic commodities,...

RTWPB-VII introduces Two-Tiered Wage System to Cebu transport sector

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on June 1, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-VII.

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-VII (RTWPB-VII) presented the Two-Tiered Wage System (TTWS) to members and operators of the transportation sector during the Worker’s Organization Development Program (WODP) orientation on May 14, 2026 in Cebu City. The orientation aimed to deepen stakeholders’ understanding of the TTWS, a compensation framework anchored on Department Order No. 118-12, also known as “The Employment and Working Conditions of Drivers and Conductors in the Public Utility Bus Industry.” The system seeks to strike a balance between guaranteed minimum wage standards...

Safety First: RTWPB-VII joins inter-agency initiatives for ‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026’

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on May 5, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-VII.

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-VII (RTWPB-VII) actively took part in the celebration of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work (WDSHW) 2026 on April 28, 2026, at Robinsons Galleria Cebu, Cebu City. Led by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region VII, the event transformed Central Visayas into a hub of occupational safety advocacy and community service. The observance featured the signing of Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) and the launch of key safety initiatives aimed at strengthening occupational safety and health (OSH) systems both in workplaces and communities....

RTWPB-VII boosts enterprise resilience through Productivity and Service Quality Training for AMP beneficiaries

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on May 5, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-VII.

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board–VII (RTWPB-VII) conducted a series of specialized productivity training sessions for beneficiaries of the DOLE Adjustment Measures Program or AMP on April 24, 2026, at the Tupad Center, DOLE VII in Cebu City. Designed to complement the financial assistance provided under the AMP, the training activities focused on three productivity modules – Productivity 101, Service Quality, and the ISTIV Productivity Awareness Program. These modules aim to equip micro-enterprise beneficiaries with technical skills, practical tools, and the right mindset...

RTWPB-VII discusses wage determination process at the Regional Tripartite Industrial Peace Council meeting

Written by Clodualdo Milo Jr. on May 5, 2026. Posted in RTWPB-VII.

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-VII (RTWPB-VII) served as one of the resource speakers during the 2nd Quarterly Meeting of the Regional Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (RTIPC) Region VII on April 23, 2026, which convened key representatives from labor sector, employer organizations, and government agencies to discuss strategies for sustaining industrial peace in Central Visayas. The assembly, held in Cebu City, featured a dedicated learning session on the wage-setting process, with particular focus on National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) Guidelines No....