The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board–I (RTWPB-I) successfully conducted the “Green Productivity” Training Series in Ilocos Norte in last 14-16 and 21-23 April 2026, benefiting a total of 176 MSMEs.

Conducted across various municipalities, the training series reached entrepreneurs in Pagudpud, Bangui, Burgos, Bacarra, Pasuquin, Vintar, Sarrat, Piddig, Laoag City, San Nicolas, Solsona, Dingras, Marcos, Banna, Nueva Era, Batac, Paoay, Currimao, Pinili, and Badoc. Sessions were held in both morning and afternoon batches to maximize participation and accessibility for MSMEs throughout the province.

Serving as the Resource Speaker, Ms. Virginia Imelda M. Salvador, Senior Labor and Employment Officer of RTWPB- I delivered comprehensive discussions on Green Productivity, a strategy that integrates productivity improvement with environmental protection to support sustainable enterprise development. The training highlighted how businesses can simultaneously enhance operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact.

Through these sessions, RTWPB-I equipped MSMEs with actionable tools to adopt greener practices, improve resource efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen overall business competitiveness.

The training was also facilitated by Kathleen Agnes M. Mallare, Information Technology Officer I, and Paul John G. Cariño, Admin Assistant I, with support from DTI Ilocos Norte through its Negosyo Centers, whose efforts were instrumental in the successful conduct of the activity.

Through this initiative, RTWPB-I continues to empower MSMEs to adopt sustainable practices and enhance their productivity and competitiveness in driving a greener, more resilient, and future-ready business sector in Region I. (Kathleen Agnes M. Mallare)