The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board Region-VIII (RTWPB‑VIII), in partnership with the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), successfully conducted the 3rd Batch of the Coaching and Mentoring Session of DOLE-AIM beneficiaries on March 26, 2026, via Zoom (blended). The activity served as a follow-through support under the DOLE–AIM Productivity Program, aimed at strengthening digital adoption and ensuring measurable productivity gains among participating enterprises. Through structured discussions and guided mentoring facilitated by AIM, participating enterprises further developed...

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-VIII (RTWPB-VIII) conducted the training on Design Thinking: A Tool for Increasing Enterprises Productivity for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on April 8, 2026 at RTWPB-VIII Office, Tacloban City. This training features the design thinking process that focuses on solving problems through understanding the needs and perspective of clients or customers, which could lead to better processes, products, services, and strategies. Through this training, MSMEs learn and can apply human-centered techniques to solve problems more creatively...

Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-VIII staff successfully completed the Training of Trainers on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Digital Novice micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) held on March 17–19, 2026 in Manila, further strengthening the Board’s capacity to assist enterprises in navigating the fast-evolving digital economy.   The three-day capacity-building program was designed to enhance participants’ understanding of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be utilized by digital novice MSMEs to improve productivity, foster innovation, and adopt more efficient digital...

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board Region VIII (RTWPB VIII) presented and discussed the salient features of Wage Order No. RBVIII-25 during the Employers’ Forum for the Construction Industry held on March 23, 2026 in Tacloban City. The forum was organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office VIII as part of its preparations for the 2026 Nationwide Construction Job Fair. The activity gathered construction companies from across Eastern Visayas to engage with resource persons from various government agencies on labor standards compliance, workers’ welfare,...

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board Region-VIII (RTWPB-VIII) participated in the High Impact, High Visibility Inspection (HIHVI) in the transport sector conducted at Marasbaras Bus Terminal, Tacloban City on March 16, 2026. The activity was spearheaded by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) North Leyte Field Office pursuant to the directive of the Bureau of Working Conditions, in coordination with the Department of Transportation, Land Transportation Office, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, and DOLE-attached agencies including RTWPB-VIII, the National...

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Baybay City, Leyte participated in an orientation on Green Productivity Towards Greener Industrialization, a productivity training aimed at strengthening sustainable enterprise practices on February 24, 2026. The session was facilitated by Ms. Rissa Lynnex D. Miralles, Administrative Assistant I of RTWPB-VIII. The activity featured a specialized training program to equip the 25 participating MSMEs with practical strategies to enhance productivity while minimizing environmental impact. Resource speakers emphasized the importance of improving efficiency,...

The RTWPB-VIII participated in the two-day DOLE–Adjustment Measures Program (AMP) Project Proposal and Financial Plan Development on Febrary 5 to 6, 2026 in Tacloban City. Technical insights and constructive recommendations from the RTWPB-VIII targeted to ensure the alignment and financial viability of AMP proponents’ project concepts with their objectives. RTWPB-VII Board Secretary Reynaldo Soliveres and Information Technology Officer Joben S. Sabay served as panelists during the program. They reviewed and provided valuable feedback on the proposed project proposals, and work and financial...