Who is accountable for Congress’ budget? Rep. Joel Chua on transparency and oversight | The Spokes

November 4, 2026 Episode Get ready for thought-provoking conversations that challenge your views and sharpen your opinions. Join Atty. Edwin Lacierda and Relly Fajardo on #TheSpokes as they tackle both sides of today’s most pressing political and governance issues. With budget deliberations under scrutiny, questions are mounting over congressional spending, infrastructure insertions, and accountability for the use of public funds. Manila Representative Joel Chua, a member of the House prosecution team and chairperson of the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability, joins us to discuss how lawmakers should account for their committee budgets and what happens when allegations of misuse of public funds arise. Chua also addresses the status of the complaints involving Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds, the Commission on Audit’s notices of disallowance, and the possibility of cases being filed before the Ombudsman. The discussion further examines infrastructure budget insertions, the role of legislators in choosing development projects, allegations of pork barrel returning in a different form, and whether Congress is exercising sufficient fiscal oversight over the 2027 national budget. Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation on public spending, government accountability, and the unresolved questions surrounding the impeachment proceedings. 🕥 9:00 a.m., Mondays - Fridays 📺 Free TV Ch. 31, Cignal Ch. 24, Samsung TV Plus, TCL Smart TVs, Blast TV, AmasianTV 📱 Cignal Play, BNC YouTube and Facebook Visit our website: https://bnc.bilyonaryo.com Check out our official social media accounts:   / bncphl     / bncdotph     / bnc.ph     / bnc.ph      / @bncphl   #bilyonaryonewschannel #bnc #thespokes Warning: Unauthorized use of any BNC videos without proper approval will lead to legal action to the fullest extent of the law.