Yes, they are. I once judged a drum and bugle competition and I was paid P5000 good for 3 hours of judging plus food and snacks. That was so memorable. I have been invited as a judge many times and the poorest pay was from the Miss Gay Universe Contest. I was paid by their head P 1000 pesos as Chairman of the Board. Recently a judged a Math QUiz and an English quiz Bowl and was paid 6000 pesos for 4 hours of judging. Have you experienced judging a contest?