Philippine Supreme Court: Lack of Tools or Equipment Does Not Automatically Mean Labor-Only Contracting
May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
MANILA, Philippines, May 11 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:
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SC: Lack of Tools or Equipment Does Not Automatically Mean Labor-Only Contracting
The Supreme Court (SC) has clarified that a contractor's lack of tools, equipment, or machinery does not automatically amount to prohibited labor-only contracting when the contracted work does not require them.
In a Decision written by Associate Justic . . .
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SC: Lack of Tools or Equipment Does Not Automatically Mean Labor-Only Contracting
The Supreme Court (SC) has clarified that a contractor's lack of tools, equipment, or machinery does not automatically amount to prohibited labor-only contracting when the contracted work does not require them.
In a Decision written by Associate Justic . . .