Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Francis “Tol” N. Tolentino led the ceremonial turnover of Php400-thousand in financial assistance from the DOLE-Adjustment Measures Program (DOLE-AMP) to a technical-vocational institution based in Koronadal City. The grant will finance the procurement of office supplies and instructional materials for the development of Austin Assessment and Training Center, Inc.’s BARISTA learning resources, enhancing the institution’s capacity to deliver quality skills training and produce a more competent workforce. Over 20 workers are...

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-XII (RTWPB-XII) highlighted its continuing efforts to strengthen evidence-based wage policy development in a meeting with Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Francis “Tol” N. Tolentino at General Santos City on 03 July 2026. The meeting with Secretary Tolentino gathered members of RTWPB-XII Members, Labor and Employment Officers, Public Employment Service Office Managers, and the National Conciliation and Mediation Board Government Conciliators Association Members-XII. During the activity, RTWPB-XII presented its strategic...

The RTWPB-XII conducted a productivity training titled “Hired and Inspired: Jumpstarting Productivity through Effective Onboarding of New Employees” at the City of Koronadal on 22 June 2026 The activity aimed to help enterprises establish structured onboarding systems that enable new employees to transition smoothly into their roles, ultimately contributing to higher organizational productivity and long-term business sustainability. Seventeen representatives, composed of beneficiaries of the Department of Labor and Employment-Adjustment Measures Program (DOLE-AMP) and winners and nominees...

Over 50 participants from 30 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) participated in the training on “Smart Productivity: Transforming MSMEs through Digital Innovation” conducted by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-XII (RTWPB-XII) on 18 June 2026 at Koronadal City. The activity aimed to strengthen the capacity of MSMEs to embrace digital transformation as a strategic pathway toward higher productivity, improved operational efficiency, and sustained business competitiveness. It also emphasized the importance of preparing both enterprises and their workforce for digital...

A dental clinic based in Polomok City, South Cotabato received a grant under the Department of Labor and Employment-Adjustment Measures Program (DOLE-AMP) in a turnover ceremony at the DOLE XII Conference Room on 11 June 2026. Mirasol Dental Center, one of the 2025 Productivity Olympics (PO) National Finalists, joins other micro, small, and medium enterprises provided with financial assistance to support the enterprise’s business enhancement and adaptation measures, strengthen its resilience, and improve its productivity and competitiveness. The DOLE-AMP check was formally awarded to Mirasol...

In response to the growing demand for digital competitiveness among micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the RTWPB-XII conducted a learning activity on “Improving Productivity through Social Media” on 19 May 2026 at the RTWPB-XII Conference Room, Koronadal City. Organized in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-XII South Cotabato Province Office, 14 beneficiaries from the coconut industry in South Cotabato attended the training which aimed to help strengthen their online presence and improve business productivity through effective social media marketing strategies...

The RTWPB-XII conducted a Business Continuity and Resiliency Planning (BCRP) Training for officers and members of the Sitio Lagon Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SILAFAMPCO) at Sultan Kudarat on 07 May 2026. Organized in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) XII–Sultan Kudarat, the activity aimed to equip DTI-assisted cooperatives with practical knowledge and strategies to prepare for disasters, emergencies, and other disruptions that may affect their operations and livelihoods. Participants learned how to identify risks, protect their resources, and sustain their operations...