The RCMB-II team and labor and management representatives from FDN Integrated Farm, following the successful establishment of their Labor-Management Cooperation and Grievance Machinery Committees on May 27, 2025, at FDN Integrated Farm in Aurora, Isabela.

Enrile, Cagayan / Aurora, Isabela – As part of the ongoing efforts to promote labor-management relations and alternative dispute resolution, Regional Conciliation and Mediation Branch-II (RCMB-II) pursued the establishment of Labor Management Cooperation (LMC) and Grievance Machinery (GM) in the region and successfully set up the LMCs of two companies in the Cagayan Valley Region. Francis Domingo Nitura (FDN) Integrated Farm and Enrile Teachers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (ETMPC) formally committed to the Board’s LMC and GM on May 27 and May 28, 2025, respectively.

This is a result of the RCMB-II intensified advocacy initiatives in collaboration with Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) and the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA).

“What we appreciated most is learning how to handle disputes constructively,” said Emiliana Gammad, Executive Assistant at ETMPC, expressing gratitude for the practical relevance of the topics discussed. She represented ETMPC as one of the cooperatives during the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement with CDA on March 18, 2024.

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The immediate interest shown by the cooperatives highlights the vital role of early outreach in fostering understanding and trust. Through strategic connections and timely engagement, the stakeholders recognized the significant value of NCMB’s programs in addressing and resolving workplace issues before they escalate. This proactive approach not only strengthens labor-management relations but also promotes a culture of dialogue and cooperation.

Labor and management representatives of Enrile Teachers Multi-Purpose Cooperative, with RCMB-II, mark the successful setup of Labor-Management Cooperation and Grievance Machinery Committees on May 28, 2025.

As more cooperatives and institutions adopt conciliation-mediation practices, RCMB-II highlights the importance of fostering collaboration with partner agencies and actively engaging stakeholders. This collaboration is essential for expanding the reach of NCMB services. Regardless of an organization’s size or location, the Branch is dedicated to ensuring that its services are accessible to the community.

Companies interested in availing the LMC and GM programs offered by the Board may send a request letter to rcmb2@ncmb.gov.ph. end/fjar