NWPC BULLETINVolume 19 v Number 6 www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph June 2015

June 2015 News

Summary of Minimum Wage Ratesas of July 3, 2015

Region’s Wage Order Highest Minimum

Wage

Effectivity date

Wage Order No. RB NCR-19 P481.00 April 4, 2015

Wage Order No. RB CAR-17 P285.00 June 29, 2015

Wage Order No. RB I-16 P253.00 February 5, 2014

Wage Order No. RB II-16 P255.00 January 5, 2014

Wage Order No. RB III-18 P349.00 November 30, 2014

Wage Order No. RB IVA-16 P362.50 May 1, 2014

Wage Order No. RB IVB-07 P280.00 July 3, 2015

Wage Order No. RB V-16 P260.00 January 10, 2014

Wage Order No. RB VI-22 P298.50 May 2, 2015

Wage Order No. RB VII-18A P340.00 December 14, 2014

Wage Order No. RB VIII-18 P260.00 March 30, 2015

Wage Order No. RB IX-I8 P280.00 June 10, 2013

Wage Order No. RB X-18 P318.00 July 3, 2015

Wage Order No. RB XI-18 P317.00 June 1, 2014

Wage Order No. RB XII-18 P275.00 August 1, 2014

Wage Order No. RXIII-13 P268.00 February 14, 2015

Wage Order No. ARMM-15 P250.00 February 1, 2014

NWPC BULLETIN

Executive Director

Maria Criselda R. Sy

Deputy Executive Directors

Patricia P. Hornilla

Jeanette T. Damo

Directors

Elvira P. Jota

Atty. Welma T. Sicangco

Atty. Jamie-Lyn Jamias-Garcia

Editor-in-Chief

Managing Editor

Jem Samonte

Lourdes M. Secillano

Jerome P. Lucas

Photographer

Romy O. Paleza

Editorial Board

In line with the DOLE conver-

gence initiative to promote

productivity, RTWPB - Caraga,

together with NCMB, DOLE,

ECC and OSH conducted a plant-

level Labor – Management Com-

mittee Convergence Program and

LHP Seminar to the management

and employees of SOCOTECH

last May 8 at the SOCOTECH Li-

brary, San Francisco, Agusan del

Sur.

SOCOTECH has been a

productivity training benefi ciary

of the Board since 2013, having

availed of the 5S and ISTIV PAP

training programs. At present,

SOCOTECH is one of the seven

(7) regional nominees for the

RTWPB Caraga teams up with DOLE, attached agencies

RTWPBs CAR, IV-B and X

approved an increase in the

minimum wage in their respective

regions.

Wage Order No. CAR-17,

which takes effect on June 29,

2015, granted a P2.00 to P8.00

basic pay increase, bringing the

minimum wage in non-agriculture

and retail/service employing 11

or more workers in Baguio City

and municipalities of La Trinidad,

Itogon, Sablan, Tuba and Benguet

(BLIST) to P285. In the rest of the

region, minimum wage earners in

these sectors will receive a daily

minimum wage of P265. In agri-

culture and retail/service establish-

ments with 10 or less workers, the

new minimum wage is P270 for

BLIST and P255 in the non-BLIST

areas.

By January 1, 2016, the

minimum wage classifi cations

in the region shall be simplifi ed

into “All Industries/Sectors” and

“Microenterprises” for both BLIST

and non-BLIST areas.

The Wage Order does not

allow exemption.

In MIMAROPA, Wage

Order No. IV-B-07, which will take

effect on July 3, 2015, approved a

P10 – P30 daily wage increase to

be given in four tranches. This

brings the new minimum wage,

upon effectivity, to P260 – P280

in non-agricultural establishments

with 10 or more workers; P210 –

P220 in non-agricultural establish-

ments with less than 10 workers;

P220 – P230 in agriculture and;

P280 in all mining companies,

regardless of location.

RTWPBs CAR, IV-B, X approve wage increases

NWPC Deputy Executive Di-

rector Patricia P. Hornilla

joined BWSC Director Ahmma

Charisma Lobrin-Satumba and

DOLE-RO XII Director Ofelia B.

Domingo to attend the 104th Inter-

national Labour Conference (ILC),

held last May 31 – June 13 in

Geneva, Switzerland.

The DOLE delegation

was headed by Undersecretary for

Labor Relations, Social

Dialogue and Internal Affairs

Cluster Rebecca C. Chato.

NWPC joins the DOLE delegation to the 104th ILC D e p u t y

Executive Director

Hornilla represented

the DOLE (govern-

ment representative)

to the Committee

on the Recurrent

Discussions on

Labour Protection.

This year,

the committee dis-

cussions focused on the cover-

age and level of and compliance

to minimum wages, working

time arrangements, maternity

benefi ts and occupational safety

and health.

2015 Productivity Olympics.

During the seminar, the

Board emphasized the impor-

tance of promoting a work culture

of productivity towards ensuring

labor-management cooperation in

continuous process improvements.

For its part, the NCMB discussed

the creation of LMCs and its role

in promoting productivity. The

DOLE-RO discussed the family

welfare program and the Labor

LawsCompliance System (LLCS).

Twenty three participants

from SOCOTECH attended the

activity.

The launching was

attended by partner government

agencies like DOST, DA, DTI,

DOLE and private groups such

as PLDT-SME, ECHOsi Foun-

dation and the sponsor country,

Canada represented by Mr. Neil

Reeder, ambassador of Canada to

the Philippines

DOLE Undersecretary

Ciriaco A. Lagunzad attended the

launching and gave message of

commitment to project implemen-

tation with the goal to boost the

women empowerment in the fi eld

of micro entrepreneurship.

Great Women Project

... from page5

by RTWPB Caraga

by Jerome P. Lucas

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In line with the implemen-

tation of the ASEAN Free

Trade Agreement (AFTA) and

the General Agreement on Tariff

and Trade (GATT) in relation to

the the proposed wage increase,

RTWPB-X convened a dialogue

with the Bukidnon Mill District

Development Council Founda-

tion to discuss the economic

situation of the sugar industry in

the region.

The Bukidnon Mill Dis-

trict, representing more than

27,000 planters, proposed

pakyaw rates for the sugar

(agricultural) workers based on

the uniqueness of the industry.

The Board, however, has yet

to deliberate and decide on the

proposed rates.

On improving the produc-

tivity of the sugar industry, the

Board suggested that the Council

benchmark with ASEAN countries

like Thailand. The Council, how-

ever, implied that other countries

have low loan interests and taxes,

enjoy strong support from govern-

ment and are fully mechanized.

The Board committed to

carefully study the proposal of

the Council.

RTWPB-X and Bukidnon District Tripartite Council Dialogue on the Sugar Industry Situation

The management and

Employees’ Union of

Casino Español de Cebu (CEC)

are now reviewing their Collective

Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

for the purpose of incorporating

RTWPB 7 provides technical assistance in Casino Español CBA Negotiation

Productivity Incentive Bonuses

into their agreement.

This initiative was promp-

ted by RTWPB VII’s issuance of

its Advisory on the Implementa-

RTWPB - XI’s Labor and

Employment Offi cer III

Maria Tomasa Tabusares con-

ducted a learning session on

Productivity 101 during the

People Management Associa-

tion of the Philippines (PMAP)

- Davao Chapter 464th Gen-

eral Membership Meeting on

May 28, 2015 at Blue Chateau,

Talking before some 150

members of the Family Wel-

fare Committees in Western

Visayas during the Holistic Wellness

Congress last June 3, NWPC

Deputy Executive Director

Jeanette Tana Damo explained the

fi ve facets that affect an indivi-

dual’s performance — the work

processes, workplace environ-

ment, personal, workplace rela-

tions, and compensation, wages

and benefi ts.

Work processes cover all

the business activities that take

place inside an organization. DED

Damo said everyone in the organi-

zation should be familiar with all

its standard operating procedures

to ensure continuity and uniformity

in the delivery of its programs and

services.

Work environment consists

of working conditions, ventilation,

lighting, workspace, noise, and

facilities. DED Damo explained

NWPC participates in Iloilo’s Holistic Wellness Congress

Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao

City.

A representative from

the Department of Labor and

Employment- Region XI also

took part in this event by

giving a lecture on labor and human

relations.

RTWPB-XI conducts Productivity 101 At the PMAP-Davao’s 464th General

Membership Meeting

tion of Productivity Based Incen-

tive Schemes for the Hotel, Resort

and Restaurant Industries in

Central Visayas. RTWPB VII

Board Member Philip N. Tan,

assisted by the Board’s secretariat

Mr. Jovito Pantinople and Johannes

C. Bitoon provided technical assist-

ance to CEC in crafting the perti-

nent CBA provisions.

CEC’s CBA expired last

November 30, 2014.

by RTWPB VII

RTWPB- VII initiated a motu

proprio review of its current

wage order, having reached its

anniversary date last March 21.

The Regional Board, in its

regular meeting, invited resource

persons from the Department of

Agriculture and Bureau of Agri-

cultural Statistics, Department of

Trade and Industry, National Eco-

nomic Development Authority,

and the Department of Energy to

provide updates on major econom-

ic indicators as well as the supply

and price of basic food and non-

food commodities.

The Board has also been

conducting a series of wage

consultations last May in Bohol

and Dumaguete. The third leg

of its consultation will be with

the sugar industry and other stake-

holders affected by Typhoon

Yolanda in Northern Cebu.

RTWPB VII conducts motu propio

review of wage order

by RTWPB VII

by RTWPB XI

by RTWPB X

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June 2015 news June 2015news

NWPC offi cers and staff par-

ticipated in a workshop on

Documenting the Quality Manage-

ment System, facilitated by Ms.

Ma. Cecilia M. Fabian of Rosehall

Managament Consultants, Inc.

at the BWC Conference Room,

Intramuros, Manila last June 8.

The objective of the

workshop was for participants to

understand the ISO 9001:2015

documentation requirements. The

workshop covered topics on docu-

mentation requirements, creating

and updating documented infor-

mation, and processes in control-

ling documented information.

NWPC, Rosehall Consultant Inc.hold Workshop on Documenting the QMS

Ms. Fabian said documented

information, whether maintained or

retained, are important to an organiza-

tion because it serves as knowledge

management reference, guide for train-

ing new and multitask-oriented employ-

ees and basis for improvement. It also

shows evidence of program implementa-

RTWPB – Caraga

conducted a Green

Productivity Seminar

to 33 MSMEs in Bislig

City, Surigao del Sur

last May 29, 2015.

This is in line

with the issuance of

Ordinance 3011 of

Bislig City which is

in support to P.D. 856

or the Sanitation Code of the

Philippines. Several of the at-

tendees were from water refi ll-

ing establishments and restau-

rant business.

At the end of the semi-

nar, participants committed to

implement their action plans

towards making their opera-

tions green and sustainable.

RB Caraga conducted a Green Productivity Seminar to MSMEs of Bislig City

by RTWPB XIII

Over the years, the

NWPC has become

one of the top performing

attached agencies under the

Department of Labor and

Employment. This year,

NWPC’s theme, “Make

bigger, do better” highlights

the importance of excellence

in all areas of work in the

organization.

Held at the Eagle’s Point

Resort in Mabini, Batangas on

July 15-16, the NWPC’s team-

building was attended staff and

directors headed by Executive

Director Maria Criselda R. Sy.

In her opening remarks, Execu-

tive Director Sy emphasized the

importance of working together

NWPC holds its annual team building exercise in Batangas

to deliver better service

which, in NWPC’s case,

has resulted to an impres-

sive performance in 2014.

The annual team-

building exercise is an

opportunity to further build

camaraderie among staff

and engage in activities that

will foster collaboration and team

spirit. “Our sincerest goal in

conducting teambuilding is for us

to know ourselves more than the

usual work-related dealings,” says

Executive Director Sy. This in-

cludes strengthening the relation-

ship within and among the various

divisions of the organization.

WPRD Chief Iza M.

Anchustegui, who served as the

chairperson of the program com-

mittee, introduced the S-T-A-R

assessment framework as an

approach

to working

better in

teams. The

said approach

recognizes

that leaders

and members

of the team

have to refl ect on the (S)imi-

larities and differ-

ences, (T)alking

and listening, (A)

uthentic Work

and (R)eason for

working

together.

Meanwhile, Ms. Grace

Moralde of Eagle Point resort served as the facilitator of the

group activities.

There were three teams

representing the Policy and Re-

search Group, Technical Group,

and Management and Support

Group. Each team showcased

their creativity through their

cheers and video presentation.

In her closing remarks,

Deputy Executive Director

Jeanette T. Damo congratulated

all the teams for meeting the goals

of the team building exercise. She

said that as one family, the NWPC

staff should strive to continue

being happy in fulfi lling the

Commission’s mandate.

tion and provides consistency

and continuity of procedures.

Most importantly, Ms. Fabian

said documented information

are useful for analysis, evalu-

ation, and decision making

which are important for policy

and program review.

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Regional Tripartite Wages and

Productivity Board – Caraga

awarded seven (7) regional win-

ners for 2015 Productivity Olym-

pics which will be the region’s

nominees to the national search.

The said activity was held at Al-

mont Inland Resort, Butuan City

on June 23, 2015.

The seven (7) regional

winners are: 1) Almont Hotel and

Inland Resort from Butuan City,

2)Uhland Loans Corporation from

Butuan City, 3) Andres Soriano

Memorial Hospital Cooperative

from Bislig City, 4) Surigao del

Sur I Electric Cooperative from

Bislig City, 5) Mangagoy Fish-

ermen Multi-Purpose Coopera-

tive from Bislig City, 6) Pureever

Drinking Water from Bislig City

and 7) Southway College of Tech-

nology from Agusan del Sur.

During the screening, the

RTWPB Caraga awards its 2015 Productivity Olympics Regional Winners

nominees were asked to show-

case their journey to productivity

improvement and its impact on

business performance and workers’

productivity and income.

Atty. Johnson G. Cañete,

RTWPB Caraga Chairperson, said

“the event served as a networking

forum for MSMEs to exchange

ideas and establish partnerships.

by RTWPB XIII

As part of the staff development

program of RTWPB – XI, Ms.

Arlene L. Tuboro, Supervising La-

bor and Employment Offi cer and

Ms. Orceline A. Gapul, Adminis-

trative Assistant III attended the

training on Leave Administration

Course for Effectiveness (LACE)

on May 7- 8, 2015 at the El Bajada

Hotel, Davao City.

The training discussed the

leave policies and the methodology

RTWPB-XI personnel attend CSC training on LACE

for computing the leave benefi ts

of public sector personnel. The

training also covered delivering

service excellence, exemplifying

integrity, problem solving and de-

cision-making.

The training was conduct-

ed by the Civil Service Commis-

sion for the national agencies and

local government units in Region

XI.

how a safe and healthy work

environment contributes to

employee productivity.

Personal factor in-

cludes competencies, work-

life balance, and health and

wellness of the employees.

DED Damo underscored out

the importance of taking care

of the most important asset of

any organization which is its

people.

Management should

adopt a policy of transparen-

cy and open communication.

She emphasized the impor-

tance of adopting an “open

door policy” to encourage

employees to communicate

problems/issues with man-

agement.

The compensation,

wage and benefi ts are also

big motivators. DED Damo

encouraged everyone to keep

in touch with the Regional

Tripartite Wages and Pro-

ductivity (RTWPBs) about

minimum wages, gainsharing

schemes, and productivity

improvement trainings that

can boost worker and enter-

prise productivity.

In closing, DED

Damo emphasized that tak-

ing care of the employees “is

not just good business; it is

good business strategy.”

Productivity talks at Iloilo...

from page 2

by RTWPB XI

by Julie Llorente-Callope

ISTIV Benefi ciary from Davao del

Sur was one of the featured wom-

en during the Great Women Project

2 Ceremonial Launch held last June

25, 2015 at Crowne Plaza Hotel in

Quezon City.

Ms. Vivencia Mamites, a

micro –entrepreneur venturing on

weaving of tinalak and treasure

of Tribal Women Leaders Associa-

tion, gave a testimony on how the

starter kit or the DOLE livelihood

program from DOLE RO-XI helped

her small business.

The entrepreneur from Dav-

ao del Sur also mentioned in her tes-

timony the contribution of NWPC’s

ISTIV Bayanihan the success of her

business. The ISTIV Bayanihan is a

Launching of “Great Women Project - 2”features ISTIV Benefi ciary’s Success Story

training program and networking

intervention for Barangay Micro

Business enterprises/micro en-

terprises to support the growth of

micro enterprises by enhancing

the entrepreneurs’ way of manag-

ing the enterprises.

Great Women Project 2, a

project of the Philippine Commis-

sion on Women (PCW) in coordi-

nation with the Canadian govern-

ment aimed at assisting around

12,000 owner-entrepreneurs and

workers of microenterprises in

the identifi ed food and non-food

industry clusters across the coun-

try by improving the competitive-

ness and sustainability of their

enterprises.turn to page 8

RTWPB VII conducted 5S

training for two groups of

companies in Mabolo City, City.

6R Group of Companies

attended the 5S training last May

29 and June 11 and was partici-

pated by offi cers and staff from

its sister companies Ross Rica

Credit Corporation (RRCC),

Ricardo Delfi n Abellana King

Corp (RDAK, Mabolo and NRA

branches), Rockfi eld, HRD,

6R Mercantile and the Lease

Finance and Credit Corporation.

Groups of companies in Cebu ready to adopt the 5S Culture

by RTWPB VII

Meanwhile, last

June 19, Legacy Plains

Development Corpora-

tion (LPDC), Toledo and

Minglanilla branches,

together with its sister

companies Cañedo Eq-

uity Ventures and Celes-

tial Meadows participated

in the one-day 5S training

conducted by the board.

All participants to the

productivity training by the board

are expected to develop and

implement action plans. The re-

sults of its implementation will

be monitored by the board at least

three months after the completion

of the training.