Celebrities praised the performance of incumbent Vice President and presidential aspirant Leni Robredo during the CNN presidential debate on Sunday, February 27.

Robredo took the spotlight with her years of knowledge and experience among the nine candidates present.

She also highlighted her accomplishments at the start of the pandemic, such as her collaboration with the private sector for the distribution of personal protective equipment, free shuttle buses and dormitories for frontliners, Bayanihan E-Skwela for online learning, Swab Cab COVID-19 testing initiative, and teleconsultation service E-Konsulta, among other initiatives.

Singer Sam Concepcion was impressed by how prepared the VP was. He then tweeted, “VP Leni look Presidential. Wow.”

VP Leni looks Presidential. Wow

— Sam Concepcion (@sam_concepcion) February 27, 2022

Actress Mylene Dizon expressed her admiration to the VP, who explained her programs and accomplishments during the pandemic.

Dizon tweeted, “Masyado naman akong pinapabili nitong si Ate Leni ko. Fine, sige, no muna sa divorce, but those programs to empower women is just (100).”

Masyado naman akong pinapabilib nitong si Ate Leni ko Fine, sige, no muna sa divorce, but those programs to empower women is just #cnnpresidentialdebate2022

— Mylene Dizon (@MissMyleneDizon) February 27, 2022

Comedian and director John Lapus also applauded Robredo.

Napaka husay nyo po kanina Ma’am @lenirobredo

— John Lapus (@KorekKaJohn) February 27, 2022

In a Facebook post, Megastar Sharon Cuneta said, “Great job at the Presidential Debate, Ma’am Leni! That’s MY PRESIDENT!!!”

Singer Bituin Escalante was amazed by Robredo’s “rapping skills” as she tried to enumerate her accomplishments within a two-minute timeframe.

KweenLeni giving #Suga vibes. #CipherLeni @BTSArmy4Leni https://t.co/7fAHEtOpsu

— bituin escalante (@gobituin) February 27, 2022

Carmela Brosas also showed her support to Robredo, who endured standing in high heels throughout the three-hour debate.

my president!

— carmela brosas (@kbrosas) February 27, 2022

Celebrity radio host DJ Chacha also praised Robredo for her answers.

Well said, VP Leni.

— DJ Chacha (@_djchacha) February 27, 2022

Actress Nikki Valdez even proclaimed Robredo as the victor of the debate. She also lauded CNN Philippines for throwing shade at the only absentee among the presidential bets: Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

MAY NANALO NA! Handa na kami sa inyo Ma’am @lenirobredo !

Salamat @cnnphilippines sa isang makabuluhang debate at sa consistent na paalalang “9 out of 10” candidates na dumalo. #10RobredoForPresident #IpanaloNa10To #CNNPHPresdentialDebate

— NVG #LENIKIKO2022 (@nikkivaldez_) February 27, 2022

Valdez shared proof of Robredo’s accomplishments during the pandemic in another tweet.

RESIBO ng mga nagawa ni @lenirobredo noong pandemya. #10RobredoForPresident #IpanaloNaTENTo #CNNPHPresidentialDebate https://t.co/d6IsyNNOUG

— NVG #LENIKIKO2022 (@nikkivaldez_) February 27, 2022

Seasoned actor Edu Manzano likewise believed that Robredo was befitting the next Philippine President.

Is this a Presidential look or is this a Presidential look? #cnnpresidentialdebate2022 #IpanaloNa10To #10RobredoPresident pic.twitter.com/fATDXjPDvO

— Edu Manzano (@realedumanzano) February 27, 2022

Meanwhile, actress Agot Isidro shared a photo of the VP taking notes during the debate. She captioned it, “Tama attitude.”