A Study of Private Contractualization In the Supreme Court of the Philippines

Abstract

Money has been the object of discussion, problems and studies all around the world. For years, the Philippines has struggled with it and has tried to keep the budget from being less than what the country needs. Each department and government unit has had to make do with what they were given for the entire year. Knowing that this wouldn’t suffice, these departments and government units looked for ways in which they could cut back on expenses. This study will focus on the Supreme Court’s effort to lessen their expenses by turning to the private contractors for help. They have used these private contractors in hiring the personnel they need. A thorough study of the contracts of the following companies shall be conducted: Sparrow Integrated Services for the janitorial staff, Amurao Airconditioning and Industrial Sales for the air-condition technicians, and Corinth Food Services and Race Food Canteen for the canteen concessionaires. It will also encompass the conditions of the workers, their wages and the benefits they are receiving. The research will show whether or not outsourcing has solved the problems that the Supreme Court is faced with. Finally, the effects of outsourcing on the contractual workers’ wages and benefits will be discussed and analyzed.