NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-III (RTWPB-III) published its Notice of Public Hearing on 19 September 2026 in the Manila Bulletin, marking the formal start of its invitation for social dialogue to a much wider range of stakeholders to gather their inputs, concerns, and recommendations for the minimum wage review in the region.
In compliance with the Omnibus Rules on Minimum Wage Determination, the publication was made within sixty (60) days before the anniversary of the existing wage orders (i.e., Wage Order No. RBIII-26 and Wage Order No. RBIII-DW-O5).
This series of public hearings aims to better enrich and diversify the data gathered during the sector-specific wage consultations held by RTWPB-3, which started last week of August 2026.
The schedule is as follows:
Public Hearings | Date and Time | Venue |
First Public Hearing (Bataan) | October 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM | The Bunker Atrium Capitol Compound, City of Balanga, Bataan |
Second Public Hearing (Zambales) | October 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM | SMX Convention Center, 4th Level, SM City Olongapo Central, Rizal Avenue Extension, Olongapo City, Zambales |
Third Public Hearing (Nueva Ecija) | October 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM | Hotel Consuelo, 26 Maharlika Highway, Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija |
Fourth Public Hearing (Aurora) | October 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM | AMCO Beach Resort, Buton St., Baler Aurora |
Fifth Public Hearing (Tarlac) | November 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM | Bulwagan ng mga Gobernador, Tarlac Provincial Capitol, Tarlac City, Tarlac |
Sixth Public Hearing (Bulacan) | November 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM | Malolos Resort Club Royale, McArthur Highway, Mabolo, Malolos City, Bulacan |
Seventh Public Hearing (Pampanga) | November 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM | Mini Convention Center, Heroes Hall, Brgy. San Juan, City of San Fernando, Pampanga |
Ultimately, these sessions are initiated to ensure that an evidence-based, fair, objective, and inclusive wage review and determination process is in effect in the region. RTWPB-3 then commits to upholding its commitment to tripartism, as concerned sectors are provided with avenues to voice out their socio-economic realities and concerns. (Kiara Francesca Songsong)