Employers and business leaders from across Marinduque participated in the stakeholder consultation with the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-IV-B MIMAROPA (RTWPB-MIMAROPA) on September 8, 2026 at the Trabaho Negosyo Kabuhayan Hall, DTI Marinduque Provincial Office, Isok I, Boac, Marinduque.

The consultation gathered representatives from micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including members of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Marinduque Chapter, to discuss prevailing wage concerns, business sustainability, and the economic realities affecting both employers and workers in the province.

These inputs will contribute to the wage-setting process, ensuring that policy decisions are informed not only by economic data but also by the lived experiences of businesses and workers in the region.

The consultation forms part of RTWPB-MIMAROPA’s continuing commitment to promoting social dialogue among employers, workers, and government stakeholders to ensure that wage policies remain responsive to regional condition. (Radlie R. Manlisis)