Revised Rules on the Administration and Enforcement of Labor Laws Pursuant to Article 128 of the Labor Code, as Renumbered

October 3, 2017DOLE DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 183-17REVISED RULES ON THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF LABOR LAWS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 128 OF THE LABOR CODE, AS RENUMBEREDPursuant to the authority of the Secretary of Labor and Employment to promulgate the necessary rules under Article 5 and the visitorial and enforcement power under Article 128 in relation to Article 303 of the Labor Code, as renumbered, Department Order No. 131-B, Series of 2016, is hereby amended, as follows:RULE IObjective and ApplicabilitySECTION 1. Objective. — This Revised Rules is aimed to further strengthen the implementation of the visitorial and enforcement powers under the Labor Code, as renumbered, towards securing a higher level of compliance with labor laws and standards, and ensuring continuity and sustainability of compliance at workplaces. SECTION 2. Coverage and Applicability. — This Revised Rules shall govern all matters arising from the visitorial and enforcement power of the Secretary of Labor and Employment under Article 128 in relation to Article 303 of the Labor Code, as renumbered.SECTION 3. Construction. — This Revised Rules shall be liberally...