PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. Title. — These Rules shall be referred to as the "Rules to Implement the Labor Code."

SECTION 2. Meanings of Terms. — Whenever used herein, the words "Code," "Secretary," "Department," "Regional Office" and "Regional Director" shall respectively mean the Labor Code of the Philippines; the Secretary of Labor and Employment; the Department of Labor and Employment; Regional Office of the Department and Director of the Regional Office.

SECTION 3. Construction. — All doubts in the interpretation and implementation of these rules shall be resolved in favor of labor.