RTWPB Region 2

23/04/2026

22/04/2026

𝐑𝐓𝐖𝐏𝐁𝟐 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝟏𝟎𝟏 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫

In a small community where hope is carefully planted and nurtured, forty (40) parents and guardians of child laborers took a meaningful step toward a more secure future on April 20, 2026, in Jones, Isabela.

Through the leadership of the DOLE Isabela Field Office, in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Jones, and with the support of RTWPB2, a Productivity 101 Training was conducted for DOLE Kabuhayan Program awardees—individuals who have been entrusted not just with livelihood kits, but with the responsibility of turning opportunity into lasting change.

The training was facilitated by Mr. Darlo Battung, who emphasized that receiving a livelihood package is only the beginning. More than tools or capital, knowledge, discipline, and productivity are what truly keep a livelihood alive. Participants were guided on how to manage time, maximize limited resources, and develop simple productivity habits essential for sustaining small enterprises.

For these parents and guardians, the training carried a deeper meaning. It was not merely about earning—it was about protecting their children. By strengthening their capacity to generate income, they can keep their children out of hazardous work and put them back where they belong: in school, safe, and hopeful.

Trainings like Productivity 101 are crucial. Without proper skills and guidance, livelihood assistance risks fading away. With the right mindset and productivity tools, however, these small ventures can grow, providing steady income and breaking the cycle that often forces children into labor.

While RTWPB2’s role was as a partner, the activity stood as a testament to strong collaboration—where DOLE Isabela Field Office led the initiative, LGU Jones stood side by side with its constituents, and stakeholders worked together toward a shared goal: eradicating child labor by empowering families with sustainable income opportunities.

Each participant left the training not only with new knowledge, but with renewed determination—to make their livelihood work, to keep their children safe, and to build a future where poverty no longer decides a child’s fate.

Because when parents are empowered, children are protected.

22/04/2026

𝐑𝐓𝐖𝐏𝐁𝟐 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board Region II (RTWPB2) successfully conducted a firm-level training on “Better Mental Health, Better Productivity” at Rafael General Hospital, Tuguegarao City on April 21, 2026.

The activity aimed to promote mental well-being in the workplace and highlight the strong link between employees’ mental health and overall productivity, especially in high-demand sectors such as healthcare.
The training was facilitated by Atty. Winnie Joy Talamayan-Ferrer, Supervising Labor and Employment Officer, and Ms. Shayne Naree T. Beltran, Labor and Employment Officer III, who shared valuable insights, practical strategies, and policy perspectives to help foster a mentally healthy and productive work environment.

This initiative underscores RTWPB2’s continuing commitment to advocating for decent work, employee welfare, and sustainable productivity in the region.

22/04/2026

Choose your next career path this Labor Day!

Here is the initial list of job vacancies for the Labor Day Job Fair on May 1, 2026 at SM City Tuguegarao and Robinsons Place Santiago.

📌 Pre-register here: https://jobfair.dolero2.com/
📢 Additional vacancies will be posted in the coming days.

22/04/2026

Handa ka na bang makahanap ng trabaho?

This 124th Labor Day, let’s make your career goals happen!
Thousands of opportunities await you—apply, get hired, and start anew!

📅 May 1, 2026
📍 SM City Tuguegarao | Robinson’s Place Santiago, Isabela | Aparri Public Gymnasium, Aparri, Cagayan

📅 May 6-7, 2026
📍Capitol Compound, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

Scan the QR code and register today!

Job Fair registration link: jobfair.dolero2.com

Handa ka na bang makahanap ng trabaho?

This 124th Labor Day, let’s make your career goals happen!
Thousands of opportunities await you—apply, get hired, and start anew!

📅 May 1, 2026
📍 SM City Tuguegarao | Robinson’s Place Santiago, Isabela | Aparri Public Gymnasium, Aparri, Cagayan

📅 May 6-7, 2026
📍Carlos M. Padilla Convention Center, Capitol Compound, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

Scan the QR code and register today!

Job Fair registration link: jobfair.dolero2.com

22/04/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗘: 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Following the completion of the 2025-2026 minimum wage review cycle, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) are preparing for the next round of wage review cycle beginning May 2026 in the National Capital Region.

Concerns related to the Middle East situation, its effects on prices of basic commodities and its impact on wages, shall be taken into consideration during the next minimum wage review cycle, consistent with the rules on minimum wage review process. The NWPC and RTWPBs are also closely monitoring the socioeconomic conditions in their respective regions.

This follows the standing directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for a timely review of regional minimum wage rates to reduce economic uncertainty and foster a stronger link between productivity and fair pay, ensuring that wage growth remains balanced with business viability.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://nwpc.dole.gov.ph/dole-indicative-wage-review-cycle-starts-in-may-2026/

22/04/2026

𝐑𝐓𝐖𝐏𝐁𝟐 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐄𝐒𝐎 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐀𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

Sta. Ana, Cagayan — April 21, 2026

RTWPB2, in partnership with the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of the Local Government Unit of Sta. Ana, Cagayan, successfully conducted the “Hired & Inspired: Jumpstarting Productivity through Effective Onboarding of New Employees” training together with “Usapang 2Ps: Pasahod and Productivity” on April 21, 2026, in the municipality of Sta. Ana, Cagayan. The activity was attended by representatives from 37 firms operating within the municipality, reflecting strong local participation and support for initiatives that promote productivity and compliance with labor standards.

The capacity‑building activity aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of onboarding and its benefits, including improved employee performance, engagement, and retention. It also sought to guide enterprises in developing, implementing, and measuring effective onboarding processes. As a major output, participants prepared their enterprise‑level action plans, where they designed onboarding programs responsive to the needs of their respective organizations.

One of the highlights of the activity was the active and dynamic Question and Answer session, where participants openly raised workplace concerns and sought guidance on labor‑related issues. During this segment, Atty. Lovely Mei R. Dela Cruz addressed several questions, including those on the importance of employment contracts. She explained that a clear and well‑defined employment contract establishes the terms and conditions of employment such as job functions, compensation, benefits, and working hours. Atty. Dela Cruz emphasized that proper employment contracts help prevent misunderstandings, reduce potential labor disputes, and promote transparency and fair treatment in the workplace, contributing to sound labor‑management relations.

Earlier in the program, Atty. Dela Cruz also provided the orientation on Usapang 2Ps: Pasahod and Productivity, underscoring the relationship between fair wage practices and sustained productivity growth. Meanwhile, Ms. Teresita Alejo, Senior Labor and Employment Officer, facilitated the Hired & Inspired training, where she presented practical and step‑by‑step approaches to onboarding that support both employees’ adjustment and organizational performance.

Through the collaborative efforts of RTWPB2 and PESO‑Sta. Ana, the activity fostered meaningful discussions, experience sharing, and hands‑on planning among participants. RTWPB2 and the LGU of Sta. Ana, through its PESO, expressed confidence that the onboarding plans crafted during the training will be implemented by participating firms, contributing to more productive, compliant, and worker‑friendly workplaces in the municipality of Sta. Ana, Cagayan.

21/04/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 | DOLE: Indicative wage review cycle starts in May 2026

Following the completion of the 2025-2026 minimum wage review cycle, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) are preparing for the next round of wage review cycle beginning May 2026 in the National Capital Region.

Concerns related to the Middle East situation, its effects on prices of basic commodities and its impact on wages, shall be taken into consideration during the next minimum wage review cycle, consistent with the rules on minimum wage review process. The NWPC and RTWPBs are also closely monitoring the socioeconomic conditions in their respective regions.

This follows the standing directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for a timely review of regional minimum wage rates to reduce economic uncertainty and foster a stronger link between productivity and fair pay, ensuring that wage growth remains balanced with business viability.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://nwpc.dole.gov.ph/dole-indicative-wage-review.../

20/04/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: Statement Clarifying Misleading Social Media Posts and Videos on Wage Hikes

Full statement here: https://nwpc.dole.gov.ph/statement-clarifying-misleading-social-media-posts-and-videos-on-wage-hikes/

16/04/2026

Simulan ang iyong career journey sa government service ngayong Labor Day!

Join the GIP Internship Fair 2026 at SM City Tuguegarao this May 1 and take your first step toward meaningful public service experience.

Limited slots only.

Register now: bit.ly/2026gipfair
Deadline: April 25, 2026

See you there!

15/04/2026

𝐑𝐓𝐖𝐏𝐁 𝐈𝐈 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄-𝐍𝐕𝐅𝐎 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐔𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞

DUPAX DEL SUR, NUEVA VIZCAYA – Turning livelihood assistance into lasting opportunity requires more than capital—it demands capability. In line with this, seventy-four (74) members of the Nueva Vizcaya Electric Cooperative Employees Union (NUVELCO-EU) participated in a Business and Work Improvement Course (BWIC) on April 25, 2026, held at the NUVELCO Hall. The activity was conducted through the initiative of the Department of Labor and Employment – Nueva Vizcaya Field Office (DOLE-NVFO), in collaboration with RTWPB 2 and partner agencies, in preparation for the awarding of a Php 480,000 rice-grain “bigasan” package under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DLIP) on May 1, 2026.

The DLIP, a flagship program of DOLE, provides grant assistance to help workers—particularly those in vulnerable sectors—establish or expand livelihood enterprises. However, beyond financial support, the program emphasizes the importance of capability-building interventions to ensure that beneficiaries are equipped with the necessary entrepreneurial, technical, and managerial skills to sustain and grow their projects. The conduct of the BWIC highlights the government’s recognition that training is a critical component in transforming livelihood assistance into viable and resilient sources of income.

In support of DOLE-NVFO, RTWPB II, through Mr. Darlo Battung, delivered a session on Productivity 101, emphasizing efficiency, quality improvement, and continuous innovation as key drivers of business success. The activity likewise featured a convergence of services from partner agencies, with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) providing inputs on basic entrepreneurship to guide participants in business planning and market positioning, while the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) facilitated work values development to strengthen discipline and professionalism among beneficiaries. Complementing these were sessions from
DOLE-NVFO on emergency first aid, labor education, occupational safety and health (OSH), and simple bookkeeping, ensuring that participants are not only business-ready but also equipped with essential knowledge on workplace safety, workers’ rights, and financial management.

Through this collaborative initiative, RTWPB II and DOLE-NVFO reaffirm their commitment to advancing productivity and empowering workers by ensuring that livelihood beneficiaries are supported not only through financial assistance but also through comprehensive capacity-building. The BWIC stands as a testament to the government’s integrated approach to fostering sustainable enterprises and promoting inclusive economic development in the region. Anchored on the principle that “Pag Produktibo, Aasenso!”, the initiative highlights how productivity-driven interventions can pave the way for lasting progress among workers and communities.