1.

Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Production Boards are
mandated by law to determine and fix the minimum wage rates and
structure applicable in the region.
2. Functions of RTWPB?
Research and Policy

Advise the President and Congress on matters relating to

wages, incomes, and productivity
Determine and fix minimum wage rates at the
regional,provincial, and industry levels
Undertake researches and studies on wages and
productivity
Formulate policies and guidelines on wages, incomes, and
productivity
Training and Consulting
Provide training courses on quality and productivity (Q&P)
improvement for company owners, managers, supervisors,
and workers of qualified small and medium enterprises
(SMEs).
Extend firm level consulting and technical assistance on
the actual implementation of Q&P improvement projects
for beneficiary-SMEs.
Promote gainsharing schemes at the firm level.
Information and Publication
Render information services in the areas of wages,
incomes, and productivity to walk-in and phone -in clients,
as well as through the NWPC website and library.
Disseminate publication and information materials on
minimum wages and Q&P improvement and gainsharing.
Conduct wage clinics or one-on-one consultation with
clients on wage related concerns.
3. Minimum Wage in Region 1?

4. Considerations in determining the minimum wage? (Compare &

Contrast 2 separate Regions).
Six criteria, or groups of factors, to be taken into account
in determining the level of minimum wages, are set forth
in Recommendation No. 135. They are:
Criterion 1: the needs of workers and their families;
Criterion 2: the general level of wages in the country;
Criterion 3: the cost of living and changes therein;
Criterion 4: social security benefits;
Criterion 5: the relative living standards of other social groups;
and
Criterion 6: economic factors, including the requirements of
economic development, levels of productivity and the level of
employment. This criterion also includes the capacity to pay as
indicated in Starr (1993).
Region 6 Western Visayas and Region 11- Davao

5. Does Pay Matter?

Yes. Pay matter, importantly in motivating employees. Financial
incentives are effective tool in motivating but it must be supported by
non-monetary incentives to motivate the employees more.

References
http://www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph/about.html
Statistical aspects of minimum wage determination PDF - ILO
Minimum Wage Rates by Sector and Region, Philippines PDF

Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State

University
Mid La Union Campus
College of Arts and Management

Bachelor in Business Administration

Catbangen, City of San Fernando, La Union

In partial fulfillment of the course

Compensation Administration
Assignment #2

Submitted to: Mr. Rahfie C. Nullar

Submmited by: Arlene L. Hobayan