Regional Conciliation and Mediation Branch NCR

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Regional Conciliation and Mediation Branch NCR The NCMB, an attached agency and ADR arm of the DOLE. This is the official page of RCMB-NCR.

🎉🎂 HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY, OIC ADMIN TESS! 🎂🎉The RCMB-NCR family sends its warmest wishes to our Officer-in-Charge Executive ...
03/10/2026

🎉🎂 HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY, OIC ADMIN TESS! 🎂🎉

The RCMB-NCR family sends its warmest wishes to our Officer-in-Charge Executive Director, Tess Eugenio Audea, as she celebrates her special day today!

Thank you, Ma'am Tess, for your inspiring leadership and dedication to promoting industrial peace. May you be blessed with excellent health, happiness, and continued success.

Enjoy your day! 🎈✨

30/09/2026

✨ RCMB-NCR | AUGUST 2026 HIGHLIGHTS ✨

August was filled with meaningful engagements, learning opportunities, and strengthened partnerships for RCMB-NCR.

🤝 From SEADO Trainings and workplace learning sessions to LMC, GM, and ADR initiatives, the Branch continued to bring NCMB programs closer to workers, employers, and partners across the NCR.

Together, we continue to build stronger partnerships, harmonious workplaces, and lasting industrial peace. 💙

📢 PUBLIC ADVISORYHALF-DAY WORK SUSPENSION📅 28 September 2026 | Monday🕐 Starting 1:00 PMThe Regional Conciliation and Med...
27/09/2026

📢 PUBLIC ADVISORY

HALF-DAY WORK SUSPENSION
📅 28 September 2026 | Monday
🕐 Starting 1:00 PM

The Regional Conciliation and Mediation Branch – National Capital Region (RCMB-NCR) informs the public that work in the Branch will be suspended starting at 1:00 PM on Monday, 28 September 2026, pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 136, s. 2026.

The work suspension is in observance of the 34th National Family Week and Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day, providing government employees an opportunity to spend meaningful time with their families. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Accordingly, regular office transactions and services of RCMB-NCR will resume on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.

We thank the public for their understanding and cooperation.

Please be guided accordingly.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: The Maritime Labor Affairs Office (MLAO) convenes for its inaugural meeting under the leadership of its C...
25/09/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: The Maritime Labor Affairs Office (MLAO) convenes for its inaugural meeting under the leadership of its Chairperson, Assistant Secretary Loreto B. Acharon, pursuant to Administrative Order No. 283, Series of 2026, issued by Secretary Francis N. Tolentino.

Composed of representatives from the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC), Bureau of Labor Relations (BLR), Bureau of Labor and Employment (BLE), Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns (BWSC), and the Legal Service, the MLAO brings together key agencies and offices to further strengthen coordination in advancing the rights and welfare of Filipino

The meeting focuses on mapping existing programs, services, and initiatives for seafarers, paving the way for a more coordinated and responsive approach to maritime labor concerns.

Through this collaborative effort, the MLAO aims to forge a more unified, responsive, and effective mechanism for protecting the rights, welfare, and interests of Filipino seafarers.

QUEZON CITY — The Regional Conciliation and Mediation Branch–National Capital Region (RCMB-NCR) led the discussions on L...
24/09/2026

QUEZON CITY — The Regional Conciliation and Mediation Branch–National Capital Region (RCMB-NCR) led the discussions on Labor-Management Cooperation (LMC) and Grievance Machinery (GM) during the 3rd Quarter Regular Meeting of the Hospital Industry Tripartite Council (HITC) held on September 22, 2026.

The activity was organized by the Department of Labor and Employment–National Capital Region (DOLE-NCR) Quezon City Field Office (QCFO) and HITC, in collaboration with RCMB-NCR, to provide labor, management, and government representatives with a venue to deepen their understanding of workplace mechanisms for addressing labor and employment concerns.

The sessions on Labor-Management Cooperation and Grievance Machinery were facilitated by Supervising LEO Jocelyn A. Caillan and LEO III Edgar Joel F. Aboy, resource speakers from RCMB-NCR, who provided guidance on the respective roles, functions, and application of these workplace mechanisms.

During the forum, participants raised various labor and employment-related concerns and shared their experiences and insights on the implementation of LMC and GM in their respective workplaces. These concerns and insights raised were noted by the Resource Speakers.

The exchange of views provided participants with an opportunity to better understand the establishment and utilization of these mechanisms within their respective workplaces. It likewise highlighted the importance of providing appropriate avenues where labor and management can communicate, address workplace concerns, and work toward mutually acceptable solutions.

The learning session forms part of the HITC's continuing efforts to strengthen tripartite dialogue and labor-management relations in the hospital industry. Through its regular meetings and capacity-building initiatives, the Council provides its social partners with a venue to discuss labor and employment concerns and explore mechanisms that contribute to industrial peace and productivity.

The activity further strengthened the importance of labor, management, and government working together in promoting harmonious workplace relations and ensuring that labor and employment concerns are addressed through appropriate and established mechanisms.

PRESS RELEASENATIONAL CONCILIATION AND MEDIATION BOARDNATIONAL CAPITAL REGION21 SEPTEMBER 2026Stronger Together for Indu...
23/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE
NATIONAL CONCILIATION AND MEDIATION BOARD
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
21 SEPTEMBER 2026

Stronger Together for Industrial Peace: Quezon City ADR Desk Formalized Through Interagency Partnership

Quezon City - A significant milestone in inter-agency collaboration was marked today with the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) formalizing and adopting the Quezon City Alternative Dispute Resolution Desk (QUAD-RD) Program at the Office of the Mayor, High Rise Building, Quezon City Hall, Quezon City.

The MOA brings together the Department of Labor and Employment – National Capital Region (DOLE-NCR), DOLE Quezon City Field Office (DOLE QCFO), Regional Conciliation and Mediation Branch – National Capital Region (RCMB-NCR), National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), and the Quezon City Local Government Unit (QC LGU) with its Public Employment Service Office (QC PESO) in a shared effort to strengthen coordination and make labor, employment, and alternative dispute resolution services more accessible and responsive to the Quezon City community.

The ceremonial signing was held in the presence of Quezon City Mayor Ma. Josefina “Joy” Belmonte, who joined the partner agencies in marking the formalization of the QUAD-RD Program. Representing the Department of Labor and Employment – National Capital Region (DOLE-NCR) were Atty. Roy L. Buenafe, Regional Director; Atty. Jude Thomas P. Trayvilla, Assistant Regional Director; and Rowella V. Grande, Director, DOLE-NCR Quezon City Field Office. From the Regional Conciliation and Mediation Branch – National Capital Region (RCMB-NCR), the activity was attended by Atty. Rubilyn M. Abando, OIC Regional Branch Director, Chief LEO Maria Cecille V. Ceballos, and LEO III Louise Jeanelle F. Zamora. The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) was represented by Hon. Grace E. Maniquiz-Tan, Chairperson, and Hon. Hernan G. Nicdao, Commissioner, Workers Sector, Fifth Division. Also present from the Quezon City Public Employment Service Office (QC PESO) were Rogelio L. Reyes, MCD, PESO Manager, and Mr. Michael Talana, Officer-in-Charge, Labor Relations and Standard Division. Each with their respective data privacy officers. The formalization of the QUAD-RD Program establishes a stronger framework for coordination among the participating agencies in addressing labor and employment concerns and facilitating appropriate assistance through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

Through closer collaboration, the partner agencies seek to promote constructive dialogue, strengthen referral and coordination mechanisms, and help ensure that workers, employers, and other stakeholders have greater access to responsive government services.

More than a ceremonial signing, the establishment of the QUAD-RD reflects a shared commitment to responsive governance, harmonious labor relations, and industrial peace. It underscores the value of bringing government institutions together to address workplace concerns through dialogue, cooperation, and coordinated action.

The QUAD-RD stands as a testament to what can be achieved when agencies work together toward a common purpose: Stronger partnerships, more responsive public service, and a more harmonious labor environment for the Quezon City community.

One Vision. Stronger Partnerships. Advancing Industrial Peace for a Better Future.

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🔴 HAPPENING NOWHITC 3rd Quarter Regular Meeting📌 Learning Session on Grievance Machinery (GM)STRENGTHENING GRIEVANCE HAN...
22/09/2026

🔴 HAPPENING NOW
HITC 3rd Quarter Regular Meeting
📌 Learning Session on Grievance Machinery (GM)

STRENGTHENING GRIEVANCE HANDLING THROUGH EFFECTIVE GRIEVANCE MACHINERY – VOLUNTARY ARBITRATION 🤝

As part of its 3rd Quarter Regular Meeting, the Department of Labor and Employment - Quezon City Field Office thru its Hospital Industry Tripartite Council (HITC) is conducting a learning session on Grievance Machinery (GM), with a discussion on Voluntary Arbitration (VA).

The session focuses on the importance of having an effective grievance machinery as a mechanism for addressing workplace concerns and facilitating the timely and orderly resolution of grievances.

The discussion is led by Supervising LEO Jocelyn A. Caillan, who serves as the resource speaker on Grievance Machinery.

The learning session aims to equip the HITC’s social partners with relevant knowledge and guidance in handling workplace grievances, thereby contributing to harmonious labor-management relations, dispute prevention, and industrial peace in the hospital industry.

📌 HIGHLIGHTS | Advance SEADO Training – Batch 2, Day 2The Advance SEADO Training – Batch 2 continued through a hybrid le...
22/09/2026

📌 HIGHLIGHTS | Advance SEADO Training – Batch 2, Day 2

The Advance SEADO Training – Batch 2 continued through a hybrid learning platform, with sessions facilitated by RCMB-NCR Conciliator-Mediator Estelita S. Bautista.

🎯 Day 2 Highlights:
🔹 Group Discussion for Mock Conciliation
🔹 Mock Conciliation-Mediation and Critiquing

Participants actively engaged in role-playing, case analysis, data gathering, and constructive feedback, strengthening their skills in neutrality, fairness, effective communication, and workplace dispute resolution.

🤝 Building skills. Strengthening labor relations. Promoting industrial peace.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: Representing the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB), OIC Deputy Executive Director Ronda T....
22/09/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: Representing the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB), OIC Deputy Executive Director Ronda T. Doctor-Malimban delivers a presentation before an audience of approximately 400 participants during the second session of the Philippine Maritime Convention 2026, themed “Maritime Labor Justice and Accountability: Current Systems, Reforms, and Initiatives,” at The Manila Hotel.
The Convention brings together leaders and representatives from various government agencies, maritime employers, seafarers’ organizations, and other key stakeholders to exchange insights, strengthen collaboration, and help shape the future of Philippine seafaring.

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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