On January 22, Kapamilya personalities and journalists praised the award-winning broadcast journalist Jessica Soho over her Presidential Interview program on the GMA Network.
Some of the notable personalities and journalists who lauded Soho via twitter are Karen Davila and Robi Domingo.
Davila wrote kudos to her fellow broadcast journalist, noting the importance of revealing the true character of a presidential candidate.
https://twitter.com/iamkarendavila/status/1485025263717326851
Domingo lauded Soho and her team for the hard-hitting questions during the program.
https://twitter.com/robertmarion/status/1485159965937389568
Richard Juan noted that Soho’s interviews showed the ‘true characters’ of the leading candidates for the 2022 elections.
All I can say is the #JessicaSohoInterviews showed us the true character of all five leading candidates. Yes, all FIVE.
— 范鴻志 RICHARD JUAN 홍준 (@richardjuan) January 22, 2022
CNN Philippines’ Anjo Cagmat Alimario applauded the research Soho’s team put into the questions.
The amount of research for this presidential interview. 👏🏼
— Anjo Cagmat Alimario (@anjocalimario) January 22, 2022
Richard Heydarian of Inquirer wrote that Jessica Soho’s Presidential Interview special set the benchmark for future presidential debates for the 2022 elections.
Thanks to JESSICA, I’m so EXCITED for the DEBATES! @gmanews really set the benchmark! Great job! What an excellent start! 👏
— Richard Heydarian (@RichHeydarian) January 22, 2022
Pia Ranada of Rappler cited the tough and comprehensive questions, creating a well-executed public affairs program.
Great presidential interviews by @KM_Jessica_Soho ! Tough, comprehensive questions, well-executed!
Sad that Bongbong Marcos declined to join. For a presidential frontrunner, he doesn't look very brave.
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) January 22, 2022
Lian Buan of Rappler noted the well-researched questions and Soho’s excellent handling of the interviews.
Great, incisive, well-researched questions, and excellent follow ups and handling by Jessica Soho. This is truly a bias for truth, and for facts. Dasurv ng mga botante.
— Lian Buan (@lianbuan) January 22, 2022
Mara Cepeda of Rappler also noted Soho’s expert questioning during the program while admitting that she idolizes the award-winning media personality.
Jessica Soho asking the really tough questions tonight. Hindi naman na ko nagulat. She is THE Jessica Soho for a reason, idol ng maraming journalists katulad ko. Matinik magtanong. Kudos also to the GMA team behind these presidential interviews. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) January 22, 2022
Anthony Esguerra of GMA Network congratulated his fellow Kapuso for mounting the “incisive-based discussions” during the program.
Congratulations to GMA Public Affairs for mounting this incisive issue-based discussions! We need more of this to help the electorate make informed decisions in May 2022.
— Anthony Esguerra (@anthesguerra) January 22, 2022
Soho led the Jessica Soho Presidential Interview special wherein she asked the leading candidates for the 2022 elections, such as Vice President Leni Robredo, Senator Ping Lacson, Senator Manny Pacquiao, Mayor Isko Moreno.
Soho asked the toughest of personal questions from the aspiring presidential aspirants.
She also tackled several social issues such as The West Philippine Sea, EJKs (Extra-Judicial Killings), same-sex marriage, Government’s Pandemic Response, Peace Talks with CPP-NPA, and PH-US Visiting Forces Agreement.
Notably, Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. was a no-show during the event, with the politician’s camp admitting that he opted not to attend despite the invitation. Marcos and his camp claimed that Soho, is biased toward him.
