Tiangco pushes for scrutiny of House budget through new resolution

Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco filed House Resolution No. 1590 on Monday, urging the House of Representatives to allow its proposed 2027 budget to undergo formal committee review and deliberation, according to a statement from his office released Tuesday.

The resolution represents an effort to bring greater accountability and transparency to the House's internal budgeting procedures. Currently, the legislative chamber's budget proposals have not been subject to the same level of scrutiny typically applied to other government agency budgets.

Tiangco's filing comes amid broader calls within Congress for improved fiscal oversight and spending accountability. By opening the House budget to committee deliberations, the resolution would establish a more transparent process for allocating public funds designated for legislative operations.

The measure will now be subject to House procedures for consideration and potential action by relevant committees. The push reflects ongoing efforts by some lawmakers to strengthen institutional checks and balances regarding government spending.