Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Javier "Javi" Miguel Benitez appeared offended by senators' banter during the Bicameral Conference Committee hearings, particularly when they likened TUPAD workers to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) or inmates.<br /><br />READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/12/17/hindi-ko-puwedeng-palampasin-javi-benitez-offended-by-senators-joke-on-tupad-workers<br /><br />Join this channel to get access to perks:<br />https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5664f6TkaeHgwBly50DWZQ/join<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin<br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin<br />#LatestNews
