Project 7 to 1 Podcast: Cong. Toby Tiangco

In this episode of the Project 7 to 1 Podcast, Carlo Ople sits
down with Navotas Congressman Toby Tiangco for a timely
conversation about the proposed 2027 Philippine national
budget—and the much bigger question behind the numbers: are we
really getting the most out of every peso?





As Congress begins deliberations on the proposed 2027 budget,
Carlo and Congressman Tiangco discuss how billions in public
funds are allocated, scrutinized, and ultimately spent. The
conversation looks beyond the headline figure and into the
importance of transparency, accountability, proper appropriation,
and ensuring that government spending actually translates into
meaningful services for Filipinos.





Tiangco also shares his concerns about the way budget amendments
and insertions have historically been handled. He has argued that
the House itself should be subjected to the same level of
pre-plenary scrutiny as other government agencies, including
greater transparency over how its own budget is allocated and
spent. 





So, when the proposed national budget reaches record levels, does
a bigger budget automatically mean better governance? Or should
the bigger question be whether every allocation is properly
justified, efficiently spent, and accountable to the Filipino
people?





Expect a candid discussion about the 2027 national budget, budget
deliberations, transparency, insertions, and the challenges of
making sure public money actually works for the public.