The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-XI (RTWPB-XI) takes pride in the successful launching of the Productivity Olympics 2015 in Region XI on April 7, 2015 held at the Serenade Hall, Grand Men Seng Hotel.  This activity was graced by the presence of guests from different firms in the region from different sectors and industries, Davao City Mayor’s Chief of Staff City Atty. Nathaniel Dalumpines, and the regional media groups.  Atty. Dalumpines genially conveyed a message of support on behalf of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte.

The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), in collaboration with the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards in seventeen (17) regions, has been conducting this competition to recognize micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that demonstrate excellence in quality and productivity improvement. The awarding ceremonies for this year’s search will be in October 2015 to coincide with the Quality and Productivity Month celebration.

Since the search was first launched in 2008, Region XI has already produced four (4) national winners for Best in Productivity Improvement Programs (PIP).  Lao Integrated Farms, Inc. was the national winner in 2009 under the Agribusiness Sector (small enterprise) category while AMS Employees Fresh Fruits Cooperative (AMSEFFCO) won under the Agribusiness Sector (medium enterprise) category.  Tesoro’s Printing Press bested other participants to be the national winner in 2011 under the Medium Enterprise/Industry category. Finally, during the latest Productivity Olympics held in 2013, the Davao Adventist Hospital, Inc. bagged the Best in PIP Award under the Service Sector (medium enterprise) category.

A cash award and a trophy await the national winners Productivity Olympics 2015 among the MSMEs in the country under the agribusiness, industry and service sectors. These winners will also enjoy priority in the training programs and services provided by NWPC and the RTWPBs.

Micro, small and medium enterprises in Region XI are strongly enjoined to sign up for this year’s search for Best Productivity Improvement Program by visiting the  Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-XI office at 2nd Floor, R&T Yap Bldg., Bangoy-Monteverde Streets., Davao City or by calling them at (082) 224-2027 for details and inquiries.

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