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House rejects Tiangco's motion to debate 2027 budget allocation
A Navotas legislator's attempt to open plenary-level discussions on Congress' proposed 2027 budget was blocked when the House declared his motion out of order. Rep. Toby Tiangco had sought to review the budget allocation, citing transparency and accountability concerns.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The House of Representatives shut down efforts Monday to initiate plenary discussions on Congress' 2027 budget proposal after declaring a motion on the matter out of order. Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco, who raised the issue, made multiple attempts during the session to push for a comprehensive review of the budget allocation, particularly the resources earmarked for the House of Representatives itself. Tiangco framed his motion around concerns of transparency and fiscal accountability in the legislative branch's budget planning.
The procedural rejection prevents lawmakers from engaging in broader debate on the proposed congressional budget at the plenary level. The decision to declare Tiangco's motion out of order effectively limited discussion on the matter and prevented it from advancing to a formal deliberation phase where members could have raised concerns or questions about the allocation.
The move comes as Congress prepares its spending priorities for the coming fiscal year. Tiangco's call for greater scrutiny of the House budget underscores ongoing discussions within the legislature regarding budget transparency and the proper allocation of public resources to government institutions.