Quezon City – The highly anticipated Twin Search for Outstanding Labor-Management Cooperation (LMC) and Grievance Machinery (GM) for Industrial Peace is set for its 2025 edition, promising to be brighter and better than ever. Following its successful run in 2023, the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) will be launching the biennial event on March 28, 2025, at 1 PM at Park Inn by Radisson Hotel in Quezon City.
This year’s Search will continue to highlight the vital roles of both LMCs and GMs in the enhancement and maintenance of harmonious labor and management relations in the workplace.
The full mechanics and criteria for judging for this year’s competition will be revealed during the launching event.
Gracing the launch to deliver the keynote speech is Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Undersecretary for Labor Relations, Policy, and International Affairs Cluster, Benedicto Ernesto Bitonio Jr., looking to underscore the government’s commitment to strengthening labor-management cooperation. Also present to share messages of support are National President of the Philippine Association on Voluntary Arbitration (PAVA) Mr. Arnel Lajada, and Dr. Gina Fe Israel, President of the Philippine League of Labor-Management Practitioners (PHILAMCOP), Inc.
NCMB Executive Director Maria Teresita Lacsamana-Cancio, along with Deputy Executive Director (DED) Teresita Audea and DED Maria Cristina Mangaliman, spearheads the launching ceremony. The directors of the Board’s branches and offices across the nation will also be in attendance at the event.
Practices and success stories of 2023 Outstanding LMC awardee, Tagum Agricultural Development Company Inc. (TADECO) from Region XI, and 2021 Outstanding GM awardee, Carmen Copper Corp. from Region VII will likewise be showcased during the event to entice attendees to join the Search. Both companies also belong to the Hall of Fame—the highest award bestowed upon establishments that have won their respective awards thrice, demonstrating their commitment to sustain harmonious labor-management relations through partnership and collaboration.
The Outstanding LMC for Industrial Peace award recognizes innovative approaches and significant contributions of well-established Labor Management Committees/Councils in enhancing labor-management relations in their workplace. Meanwhile, the Outstanding GM for Industrial Peace award honors best practices and innovation on the prevention and settlement of disputes and grievances in both organized and unorganized companies.
Winners from 2023’s Twin Search for Outstanding LMC and GM for Industrial Peace.
It can be recalled that in 2023, a total of 17 LMC finalists and three (3) GM finalists from organized and unorganized establishments vied for the coveted titles. Seven (7) winners for Outstanding LMC award and three (3) winners for Outstanding GM award were named winners. Each winner received a cash prize of Php100,000.00 and a glass trophy.
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The 2025 Twin Search promises to be a platform for celebrating excellence, fostering collaboration, and strengthening labor-management partnerships. Seize this chance to be part of the next chapter in promoting industrial harmony.
To know more about the Search, visit the Board’s official Facebook page for more detailed information and announcements. All relevant information, including the criteria, participation eligibility, mechanics, timeline, and prizes will be posted and made available after the launch event.
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