Quezon City — The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) formally presented the Certification and Seal of Registration for its Data Protection Office (DPO) and Data Protection System (DPS), issued by the National Privacy Commission (NPC), during the NLRC flag ceremony on November 11, 2025 at NLRC, BenLor Building, Quezon Ave., Quezon City. The recognition marks a major milestone in the Commission’s continuing efforts to uphold and strengthen data privacy compliance and governance.

The Certification and Seal were presented by Commissioner Gavino R. Meneses, Jr., Chairperson of the NLRC Data Privacy Technical Committee (NLRC-DPTC), who led the agency’s compliance initiatives with the NPC. Presiding Commissioner Julia Cecily I. Coching-Sosito formally received the Certification and Seal on behalf of the Commission, joined by Atty. Phoebe S. Valdez and Atty. Melani C. Calceta, members of the NLRC-DPTC.

Commissioner Meneses, Jr. highlighted that the achievement was made possible through the reconstitution of the NLRC Data Privacy Technical Committee (DPTC) in 2024 and the collective efforts of its members, supported by the cooperation of NLRC officials and employees. He emphasized that the registration reflects the Commission’s full compliance with the requirements of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and the regulatory standards set by the National Privacy Commission (NPC). He further underscored that the certification represents the Commission’s steadfast commitment to protecting personal data and upholding integrity, transparency, and accountability in all its operations—a milestone achieved through teamwork and the shared dedication of the entire NLRC workforce to responsible data management.

The NPC Certification and Seal of Registration affirm that the NLRC has established a comprehensive and compliant data protection framework, ensuring that the personal and sensitive information of workers, employers, and the general public are handled in accordance with national privacy and security standards.

This milestone underscores the NLRC’s proactive role in integrating data privacy into its governance framework, reinforcing public confidence in the Commission’s delivery of fair, transparent, and technology-driven public service.

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