National Wages and Productivity Commission

National Wages and Productivity Commission(Art. 120-122)The Commission General Function : to assist DOLE in its policy and program coordination.

Established in 1989 through the Republic Act 6727: Wage Rationalization Act

Art. 120

Art. 121II. Powers & Functions of the Commission A. National Consultative & advisory body regarding wages, income, and productivity B. Formulation of policies and guidelines C. Prescribe Rules and Guidelines for the Determination of Minimum Wages and Productivity Measure D. Review Regional Wage Levels Set by Regional Tripartite Wages E. Undertake studies, research and surveys, compile data, and disseminate information for the attainment of its functions and objectivesArt. 121F. Review Plans and Program of Regional Tripartite WagesG. Exercise Technical and administrative supervision over Regional Tripartite Wages H. To hold, from time to time, a National Tripartite ConferenceTo exercise other functions and powers as necessary to implement Art. 6727Art.121III. Composition of the CommissionUndersecretary of Labor and Employment (DOLE): Ex-officio ChairmanDirector-General of NEDA: Ex-officio Vice-ChairmanTwo Members each from workers and employers sectors

TOTAL of 6 Major Members

IV. Commission SecretariatComposed of: an Executive Director & 2 Deputy Directors - to assist the commission

Art. 122V. Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards - Regional Boards, established in all regions including in autonomous regions

Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board - NCR 2nd/F DY International Bldg. San Marcelino cor. Gen. Malvar Sts. Malate, Manila

Art. 122VI. Powers and Functions of the BoardsDevelop plans, Programs, and Projects relative to wags, income, and productivity improvement in regionsDetermination of Minimum Wage Rate applicable to region and issues Wage OrdersTo undertake studies, collate and disseminate information periodically for the attainment of its functions, objectives, and programs.Corrdinate with other Regional BoardsReceive, Process, and act on application for Exemption from Prescribed Wage RateOther fnction necessary to carry out their mandate

Art 122VII. Composition of BoardsRegional Directors of NEDA AND DTI as vice-chairman(2) Members from Workers(2) Members from EmployersSecretariat

Will serve for 5 yearsArts. 121-122VIII. Authority to Organize and Appoint PersonnelNomination from the Employers and Workers SectorsDepartment of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will recommend to the President The President of the Philippines will appoint both Employers and Workers