Contractual vs Consultancy Agreement

Hi I just want to know the difference between the two. Also would like to inquire about my issue, I already signed a consultancy agreement but I wouldnt want to continue with it anymore. I was suppose to start next month. Can I cancel it? I intend to cancel it because I dont like the terms (not written on it), They are offering consultancy agreement with no benefits,not 13th month, no leaves. I read in the labor code that all contractual employees can enjoy these benefits but then why does this company offers consultancy with no benefits? is that possible? What shall I do I if I would like the agreement to end since I dont even start with the employment? Hope you could help me.
Thank you very much

Being a consultant is different from being a contractual.

Consultant (in a company) would mean someone whom the company seek advice in terms of a certain project or department. For example, a company may hire a marketing consultant for its marketing department to oversee or advice what would be the best marketing plan for the department.

Consultants' employment varies. It may be a full-time, part-time or retainer. He/ she may or may not be given 13th month and other mandated benefits. It depends upon the agreement of the company and the consultant.

A consultant also directly works with the management.

On the other hand,

A contractual employee is someone who works for the company for a period of time (mostly 1-5 months) and it is a rank-and-file position.

Are you hired as a consultant or a contractual?

Hi Thanks for answering my queries. I am hired as a consultant, as you said no benefits no 13th month but with a period of 6 months only.

Another question please..I already signed the contract, however, my current company offers me an option that changes my decision to resign. I will start on employment with the consultancy agreement next month, is there any way that I can revoke this employment? Makakasuhan ba ko?
Thanks again

try to negotiate with you company for a graceful exit

can they file charges against me?
kasi parang na bblock mail ako kasi nga daw nag sign na ako ng contract dapat umalis na daw ako sa current company ko at sa kanila na lang pumasok

Good day po...anu ano po ba ang pwedeng kasong isampas sa clinic na nakawala ng Original copy ng working visa ko?at maaari ko po silang hingian ng demands na 2 taong sahod ko base sa working contract ko sa company?maraming salamat po..