BAGUIO CITY – The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – Cordillera Administrative Region (RTWPB-CAR) engaged with students of Econ 181 (Labor Economics) at the ODSA Conference Room of the University of the Philippines Baguio on 12 May 2026.

The activity was coordinated and facilitated by Herald Canoy of the Department of Economics and Political Science, College of Social Sciences, UP Baguio, who invited RTWPB-CAR Board Secretary Atty. Myrene A. Bosleng and Atty. Carolina G. Lim-Gamban, Attorney IV, as resource speakers to discuss Philippine laws on minimum wage, the mandates of the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) and RTWPBs, and the process of minimum wage determination in the country.

During the discussion, students learned about Philippine laws on minimum wage, the mandates of the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) and RTWPBs, and the process of minimum wage determination in the country. The activity provided students with a better understanding of labor policies and the role of wage boards in promoting fair wages and productivity.

As part of their Department’s activity, students showcased their creativity through an exhibit focused on minimum wage, highlighting their insights and perspectives on labor and wage-related issues. The activity encouraged meaningful discussion and active participation among the students.