Quezon City — In a continued effort to foster a productive and values-driven workforce, the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) held a two-day Hybrid Orientation on NLRC Programs and Administrative Matters on May 26–27, 2025. The program was designed to help newly hired employees seamlessly transition into their roles, become efficient contributors to the Commission, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the agency’s programs, policies, and culture.

Presiding Commissioner Julia Cecily I. Coching-Sosito of the Second Division congratulated the participants and emphasized the orientation's purpose of equipping new employees with a clear understanding of the Agency's mandate, organizational culture, core values, policies and procedures, in order to facilitate smooth integration into the workplace.

The first day of the orientation covered four modules. Module 1, Overview of the Commission, was discussed by Atty. Neeneelyne C. Paguila, Chief of the Research, Information and Publications Division. She discussed the NLRC’s mandate, vision and mission, historical development, structure, and the role of labor arbiters within its jurisdiction.

Module 2, presented by Mr. Harold M. Carbo, Chief of the Management and Fiscal Division, introduced the Quality Management System, aimed at streamlining processes and ensuring service excellence.

Labor Arbiter Michael Anthony N. Clemente of NCR Branch 56 handled Module 3: NLRC Rules of Procedure, highlighting the rules’ role in ensuring just, expeditious, and inexpensive resolution of labor disputes.

Module 4 focused on Gender and Development (GAD). Ms. Ahmma Charisma Lobrin-Satumba, former Director of the Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns (BWSC), discussed the basic concepts, key terms, and core principles of GAD, promoting gender sensitivity in labor adjudication and policy implementation.

The second day delved into strategic performance and administrative management. Director Elvira F. Cruz of the Management and Administrative Department presented Module 5: Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS) and Benefits, which included a workshop on the preparation of Office and Individual Performance Commitment and Review (OPCR/IPCR), and discussions on the Performance-Based Bonus (PBB).

Ms. Amalia L. Celino, Chief of the Administrative Division, covered Modules 6 and 7, discussing compensation, employment policies, work schedules, official uniforms, and leave benefits, as well as attendance monitoring systems.

Module 8 tackled public accountability. Atty. Purdey P. Perez, Executive Clerk of Court II of the Fourth Division, explained Republic Acts 6713 and 3019, emphasizing the necessity of integrity, ethical standards, and anti-corruption measures in public service. He also discussed the various types of corruption in government, such as bribery, favoritism/nepotism, abuse of authority, and misuse of public funds, highlighting their damaging impact on public trust and service delivery.

The final session, Module 9: ICT Use Policy for the NLRC, was delivered by Mr. Christian Ericson B. Soriano of the Data Center. He emphasized responsible use of the Commission’s ICT resources and minimizing security risks, especially in the era of digital governance.

In her closing remarks, Chairperson Grace E. Maniquiz-Tan encouraged the new employees to embrace the learning opportunity. "If you put your heart to it, you can master everything," she said. She emphasized the importance of discipline and unwavering commitment in their daily work, urging them to maintain belief in the agency's mission to deliver labor justice and to actively contribute to the team that fulfills this mandate. Recognizing the potential for work-related burnout, she advised them to deliver on their tasks daily, consistently and to the best of their ability, highlighting that their work is a form of prayer and that service must be swift, excellent, and conducted with integrity.

The orientation affirmed NLRC’s commitment to cultivating a well-informed and ethically grounded workforce, ready to serve with dedication and uphold the Commission’s mandate of fair, efficient, and gender-responsive labor dispute resolution.

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