The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – Region X (RTWPB-X) achieved zero non-conformities during the surveillance audit conducted by TÜV Rheinland for its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) in Cagayan de Oro City on March 9, 2026.

The result affirms the Board’s sustained compliance with international standards and its commitment to delivering efficient, reliable, and quality public service. RTWPB-X, under the policy guidance of the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), has maintained its ISO certification since 2015.

As part of its mandate, the Board continues to implement policies and programs on minimum wage determination for private sector workers and promote productivity improvement and gain-sharing schemes among enterprises in the region.

The audit was led by TÜV Rheinland Auditor Hilario Capili, with John Rowen Rubite as observer from NWPC. It covered key operational processes, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, with process owners presenting documented evidence to demonstrate compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.

The audit concluded with no nonconformities and noted positive observations on the Board’s effective implementation of its Quality Management System.

RTWPB-X personnel reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining ISO certification and to continuously improving systems and processes in support of quality service delivery. (Cecilia C. Arañez)