Music icon Cher on Wednesday, February 16, surprised the Internet after sharing her words of encouragement to Vice President and presidential aspirant Leni Robredo.
Despite only knowing Robredo through the “magic” of the Web, the American singer immediately admired her.
In a tweet, she said, “LET LENI,& ALL WOMEN FIGHTING 2 SAVE CLIMATE,CHILDREN, ELDERLY, POOR, HOMELESS, SICK, PPL OF ALL COLORS, ETHNICITIES, LGBTQ. FORCE HONOR IN GOV. MAKE MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, CHILDCARE FREE. TAX CORPORATION,STOP CHILD LABOR. ANIMAL CRUELTY,ETC. #2GETHERWERSTRONG.”
BRAVO‼️LET WOMEN DO IT‼️LET LENI,& ALL
WOMEN FIGHTING 2 SAVE CLIMATE,CHILDREN, ELDERLY,POOR,HOMELESS,SICK,PPL OF ALL COLORS,ETHNICITIES, LGBTQ.FORCE HONOR IN GOV.MAKE MEDICAL CARE,EDUCATION,
CHILDCARE FREE. TAX CORPORATION,STOP CHILD LABOR.ANIMAL CRUELTY,ETC.#2GETHERWERSTRONG— Cher (@cher) February 16, 2022
Her tweet rocked the social media world, and several celebrities and personalities who are part of Robredo’s “Kakampinks” were overjoyed over their chosen candidate being recognized by an international star like Cher.
Megastar Sharon Cuneta, comedian-actor John Lapus, singer-host Jolina Magdangal, and many more expressed their thanks to Cher for admiring Robredo.
From the one and only CHER @cher !!! We love you so much! Thank you!!!💖💚💖💚💖💚 pic.twitter.com/yvkwIe4pKM
— Sharon Cuneta (@sharon_cuneta12) February 16, 2022
Cuneta also attested that her husband, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, along with Robredo, are good people deserving of the two highest positions in the government.
Thank you, @cher!!! My husband is running as Leni’s Vice-President and they are a wonderful, honest, God-fearing, knowledgable team! We love you! #WomenPower
— Sharon Cuneta (@sharon_cuneta12) February 16, 2022
The one and only @cher is TOP TRENDING ON @Twitter now! Thank you, Mare! From the LBGQT community of the Philippines. #LetLeniLead 💕💕💕
— Eric John Salut (@ericjohnsalut) February 16, 2022
Thank you for the endorsement of our next President Mam @lenirobredo 😘😘😘 God bless you and your waist line Mother @cher 🙏💪🎀 https://t.co/enbEc326Lu
— John Lapus (@KorekKaJohn) February 16, 2022
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Tagging the music icon, Pia Magalona tweeted, “Ladies n gents… the one and only, @cher!!” She added a hands-up emoji, as well as a heart and a crown.
Ladies n gents… the one and only, @cher!! 🙌🏼💕👑#LetLeniLead #LeniKiko2022 https://t.co/bnd7DsHpZz
— Pia Magalona ⁷ (@piamagalona) February 16, 2022
Even Robredo’s daughter, Aika, was overjoyed that Cher recognized her mother.
Omg happy #kakampinkwednesday 🌸🌸 https://t.co/nHk3wwkbWw
— Aika Robredo (@aikarobredo) February 16, 2022
Executive Director of the Association of Young Environmental Journalists Val Amiel Vestil “choked” after seeing Cher’s tweet.
No friggin way. I choked https://t.co/YETBtOrJkW
— Val Amiel (@valvestil) February 16, 2022
Columnist Richard Heydarian also showed his admiration for the music icon.
CHER is ♥️💖
— Richard Heydarian (@RichHeydarian) February 16, 2022
Meanwhile, ABS-CBN StarPop Label Head Roque Rox Santos stressed Cher’s statement that a woman like Robredo should lead the country.
Let women do it! – CHER (International Artist/Singer)💕Thank you so much @cher 💕💕💕#BELIEVEinLeni#AngatBuhayLahat#LabanLeniKiko2022#GobyernongTapatAngatBuhayLahat#RosasAngKulayNgBukas#YouthForLeni pic.twitter.com/26MGhs7BJ4
— Roque Santos (@roxsantos) February 16, 2022
Journalist Jules Guiang and twitter personality Philip Jamilla also interpreted Cher’s statement as an encouragement for Filipinos to “believe” in the Vice President.
Basically @cher is telling Filipinos to “Believe.”https://t.co/PBjgbtSMNz
— Jules Guiang (@julesguiang) February 16, 2022
Cher literally said do you believe in radical love
— Philip Jamilla (@pmjamilla) February 16, 2022
In the meantime, writer Jerry B. Grácio threw some shade at other celebrities who were not supporting his candidate.
Cher. Trinity the Tuck. For Leni.
Inyo na ang starlet n'yo.
— Jerry B. Grácio (@JerryGracio) February 16, 2022
Among the presidential candidates for this upcoming 2022 elections, Robredo is the sole woman up against Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, Senators Manny Pacquiao and Ping Lacson, labor leader Leody de Guzman, and former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
