NLRC NIRAB Negros Island Regional Arbitration Branch

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

The Chairperson of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), Grace E. Maniquiz-Tan, conducted an unannounced visit at NLRC Negros Island Regional Arbitration Branch (NIRAB) Bacolod City Office on June 9, 2026. Upon her arrival, the Chairperson went directly to the office of Executive Labor Arbiter Ma. Teresa L. Dadula for an initial meeting. She then proceeded to visit each branch's individual Labor Arbiters. The Chairperson also visited the Administrative Section, all local personnel and staff members were formally introduced to the Chairperson during her walkthrough by Ms. Teresita Esther A. Canto. Administrative Officer V.
The unannounced visit was well-received by the employees, helping boost overall office morale and reinforcing agency management's investment in regional workplace efficiency.

03/06/2026

The NLRC Negros Island Regional Arbitration Branch–Bacolod successfully facilitated a walk-in settlement between a transportation company and two (2) of its employees who had loyally served the company for many years. The settlement, representing the full payment of their salaries and all other benefits due to them, in the total amount of Five Million Five Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Three Pesos and 23/100 (₱5,549,723.23). The settlement was reached before the Sala of Hon. Executive Labor Arbiter Ma. Teresa L. Dadula, with the assistance of Noemi D. Pantilano, SENA Conciliation-Mediation Officer.
As labor issues continue to arise, the NLRC’s effective handling of this case sets a positive precedent for the resolution of future disputes. It reinforces the principle that workers’ rights must always be respected and upheld. The successful settlement also highlights the importance of conciliation and mediation in promoting industrial peace, ensuring compliance with labor standards, and fostering fair and equitable outcomes for both employers and employees.
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26/05/2026

An employee of a construction company received the total amount of P150,000.00 representing FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT of all his money claims before the National Labor Relations Commission Negros Island Regional Arbitration Branch (NLRC NIRAB).
Parties personally appeared before this Office to formally deliver the check to the complainant as a gesture of goodwill, facilitated by Labor Arbiter Ana Nannette P. Cruz. RDP/str

08/03/2026

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