PROCLAMATION NO. 344

: The purpose of DOLE Department Circular No. 2, S. 2008 is to amend certain provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards, specifically Rule 1003.03 regarding its application to transportation sectors.
: The Circular amends Rule 1003.03 concerning its application to transportation.
: Establishments engaged in land, sea, and air transportation are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Standards.
: Yes, the Circular takes effect upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
: The Circular was adopted and signed by Marianito D. Roque, Secretary of Labor and Employment.
: It ensures that workplace safety and health regulations are observed even in transportation-related industries, thereby protecting workers in land, sea, and air transportation sectors.
: No, the amended rule explicitly covers all modes: land, sea, and air transportation establishments.
: The Labor Code of the Philippines governs these standards.