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RTWPB-XI facilitates Lean Management training, PBIS Orientation

Over 20 participants attended the Lean Management training and Productivity-Based Incentive Scheme (PBIS) orientation hosted by RTWPB-XI on 06 March 2026. Ms. Ethel Sigrid A. Burgos, Information Technology Officer I, and Ms. Jessielee R. Bilog, Administrative Assistasnt III, kicked off the activity with an introduction on the concepts of Lean Management. Ms. Sharon Grace S. Sanoy, Attorney IV, discussed the Productivity-Based Incentive Schemes (PBIS). The training ended with an action planning session wherein the facilitators guided the participants on determining what process in their production...

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RTWPB-XI holds wage, productivity trainings for SLP beneficiaries, MSMEs

Almost 40 participants participated in the Usapang 2Ps: Pasahod and Productivity seminar and the 7S of Good Housekeeping training conducted by Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-XI (RTWPB-XI) on 20 February 2026. Ms. Arlene L. Tuboro, Supervising Labor and Employment Officer, kicked off the discussion with an orientation about the NWPC and RTWPBs. She also introduced various trainings under the Productivity Toolbox. Atty. Sharon Grace S. Sanoy, Attorney IV, tackled Productivity-Based Incentive Schemes (PBIS). Ms. Ethel Sigrid A. Burgos, Information Technology Officer I, and Ms....

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RTWPB-XI holds public hearing on wage adjustments

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-Region XI conducted a public hearing on 13 February 2026, held both in person in Davao City and via Zoom, to review minimum wage rates in the region. RTWPB-XI Chairperson Atty. Randolf Pensoy opened the public hearing by stating the rationale for stakeholders, explaining the RTWPBs’ mandate to commence the minimum wage determination process, motu proprio (on their own initiative) or upon petition, within 60 days before the anniversary date of the Wage Order. The latest wage orders issued by the Board were Wage Order Nos. RB-XI-23...

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Davao MSMEs oriented on PBIS, ISTIV Values

More than twenty 20 participants attended the Productivity-Based Incentive Scheme (PBIS) and ISTIV Productivity Awareness Program (ISTIV-PAP) Orientation hosted by RTWPB-XI on 10 February 2026. Ms. Maria Tomasa V. Tabusares of RTWPB-XI discussed PBIS while Ms. Ethel Sigrid A. Burgos and Ms. Jessielee R. Bilog tackled ISTIV-PAP. Participants shared first-hand experiences on the challenges and good habits they encountered to make their establishments more productive. Facilitators, likewise, guided the participants in devising various activities to strengthen the presence of the ISTIV values in...

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RTWPB-XI public hearing on minimum wage determination slated February 13

RTWPB-XI will conduct a public hearing for possible minimum wage adjustments in Davao Region on 13 February 2026. Under Republic Act No. 6727, or the Wage Rationalization Act of 1989, Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards are mandated to conduct public hearings as part of the wage determination process. The public hearing will be done simultaneously on-site and online. In-person attendance will be at the Grand Regal Hotel in Davao City while a Zoom video conference is set-up for those who will attend virtually. Participants interested to attend in-person may coordinate with the RTWPB-XI...

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RTWPB-XI holds 7S training for Davao MSMEs

Davao City – More than thirty (30) participants attended the 7S of Good Housekeeping training and Productivity-Based Incentive Scheme (PBIS) Orientation facilitated by RTWPB-XI last 21 January 2026. The session started with an introduction to the agency and an orientation about Productivity-Based Incentive Schemes (PBIS) by Atty. Sharon Grace S. Sanoy. RTWPB-XI trainers Mr. Kenneth Paul J. Recaña and Xena Blanch D. Rudi discussed the 7S of Good Housekeeping module, where participants were very attentive throughout the session and engaged with the facilitators by asking relevant questions. The...

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Davao firm recognized as national finalist at the 2025 Productivity Olympics

Belle’s Refreshing Juices, operated by Shechem Marketing, was recognized as a National Finalist under the Industry Sector – Small Enterprise Category during the 2025 Productivity Olympics National Awarding Ceremony held on 01 October 2025 in Taguig City. Belle’s Refreshing Juices is a family-owned business that began in 2015. As vegetarians, fruit and vegetable juicing has been part of their daily regimen. With the goal of promoting a healthier beverage option to Davaoeños, they launched the business. Starting with just two flavors—mango and pineapple—in 2015, they have since expanded to more...

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