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RTWPB-XII holds area-wide convergence, training on Lean Management

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-XII (RTWPB-XII), in partnership with the National Conciliation and Mediation Board XII (NCMB XII) and Employees’ Compensation Commission XII (ECC XII), conducted an area-wide convergence and training on Lean Management in General Santos City. Over 60 participants from more than 30 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in various sectors attended the activity. The training served as a valuable opportunity for participants to better understand how Lean Management can help enterprises do more with available resources while creating better...

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RTWPB XII conducts Green Productivity convergence, training

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board XII (RTWPB-XII) conducted an area-wide convergence and training on Green Productivity Towards Greener Industrialization in General Santos City on 15 April 2026. A total of 60 participants from 33 micro, small, and medium enterprises participated in the Activity, which served as a valuable venue for enterprises to better understand how productivity and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. Through the training, participants were encouraged to look at their day-to-day operations and identify practical ways to lessen waste, improve...

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RTWPB-XII equips MSMEs with practical skills through ISTIV Bayanihan Training

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-XII (RTWPB-XII) conducted an ISTIV Bayanihan Training in the City of Koronadal on 18 March 2026. A total of 40 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and 70 members of OFW Associations, Barangay Associations, and Seafarers’ Associations from across Region XII participated in the event. Topics discussed were Costing and Pricing, Basic Bookkeeping, and Stock Control. These are essential skills for MSMEs to better understand their costs, set proper prices, keep track of income and expenses, and manage their inventory. By mastering these...

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RTWPB XII Conducts AMP Orientation for MSMEs in Region XII

City of Koronadal — The RTWPB-XII, in collaboration with the DOLE-Region XII, conducted an orientation on the Adjustment Measures Program (AMP) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the region on November 13, 2025 in Koronadal City. The activity aimed to enhance MSMEs’ understanding of the AMP, a government initiative designed to help enterprises and workers cope with economic adjustments while maintaining stable business operations. A total of 14 MSMEs from various sectors across SOCCSKSARGEN attended the session. Serving as the resource speaker, Ms. Charlene Frances L. Hallegado,...

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RTWPB-XII-assisted MSME receives P400,000 DOLE-AMP grant

City of Koronadal — The RTWPB-XII-assisted micro, small and medium enterprise Diomrie Fruit Food Products Processing received a P400,000 financial grant under the DOLE Adjustment Measures Program (AMP) from DOLE Region XII in Maitum, Sarangani Province on November 20, 2025. Diomrie plans to use the grant to revive its key chocolate-making machinery and further strengthen its growing farm-to-bar production line. A Productivity Olympics 2025 Regional Winner, Diomrie was first introduced to the DOLE-AMP by RTWPB-XII as part of the Board’s commitment to helping outstanding MSMEs expand their productivity...

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RTWPB-XII steers transport cooperatives toward minimum wage compliance

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The RTWPB-XII provided guidance on wage compliance to transport cooperatives during the Labor Laws Seminar on September 18, 2025 in General Santos City, Representing the RTWPB-XII, Mr. Renato A. Gardose, Senior Labor and Employment Officer, discussed the provisions of Wage Order No. RBXII-24 and its practical implications for transport cooperatives operating under the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program. Mr. Gardose emphasized that the correct implementation of prescribed wages is crucial, serving as a foundation for fair employment practices and productivity...

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RTWPB-XII supports fisherfolk through wage consultations, productivity programs at DOLE XII’s One-Stop-Shop

General Santos City – The RTWPB-XII played a key role in bringing government services closer to fishing communities as it joined the third One-Stop-Shop Services Activity (OSSSA) under Programa ug Serbisyo para sa Mananagat V3 on August 12, 2025, at the General Santos City Fishport Complex, Barangay Tambler.  RTWPB-XII provided consultation services on wage matters and promoted its Productivity Toolbox programs tailored for fisherfolk and their organizations. These efforts aimed to help workers better understand their rights, improve workplace productivity, and sustain livelihoods within the...

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