The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recognized nine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Central
Luzon nine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Central Luzon for their productivity practices and commitment to employees' welfare.
The MSMEs were cited as regional winners in the 2025 Productivity Olympics organized biennially by the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC).
The initiative aims to identify and honor entrepreneurs nationwide that exemplify innovative and effective productivity improvement programs.
This is in support of the government’s broader agenda of strengthening MSMEs as key drivers of inclusive economic growth and job creation.
The MSMEs declared as regional winners include DLR Foods Supply Trading and San Vicente’s Homemade Kakanin from the Industry sector under the Micro category; Zennor Hydroponics Farm and Diaspora Resort from the Agribusiness sector under the Micro category; Aiza’s Sweets from the Industry sector under the Small category.
The other MSMEs are Bayler View Hotel Corporation and Beeanzon Convenience Store from the Service sector under the Small category; Bali Champion Bottlers Inc. from the Industry sector under the Medium category; and Zoobic Safari Corporation from the Service sector under the Medium category.
This year, the agency assessed participants based on two major criteria: Business Excellence, which accounted for 65 percent of the evaluation, and Employee Engagement and Empowerment, which made up the remaining 35 percent.
Following the regional screening, the winning enterprises will advance to the national selection process, led by the NWPC.
Winners of the national competition will be announced in October 2025.