How to cite: Calugay, Z. (2002). Contracting-Out as an Alternative Service Delivery Mechanism in Local Governments. In Proserpina Domingo Tapales and Alex B. Brillantes, Jr. (Eds.). Local Government in the Philippines: A Book of Readings in Local Government, Concepts and Practices in Decentralization.. Volume III. Quezon City: UP-NCPAG and UP-CLRG.