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CBS is slammed for the portrayal of Philippine President on its show "Madam Secretary". In an upcoming episode called "Break In Diplomacy" airing March 12, The Philippines' unconventional new president, Datu Andrada (Joel de la Fuente), makes a pass at U.S. Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord (Tea Leoni) during their meeting to discuss his refusal to participate in an Asia-Pacific territory treaty.

The Philippine embassy says, "While Madam Secretary is a work of fiction, it tracks and mirrors current events. It is, therefore, inevitable that its depiction of world leaders will have an impact on how its audience views the real personages and the countries they represent. This highly negative portrayal of our Head of State not only casts doubt on the respectability of the Office of the Philippine President but also denigrates that way our nation navigates foreign affairs. It also tarnishes the Philippines' longstanding advocacy for women's rights and gender equality."

The embassy adds, "In view of the injurious effects that this program will have on the interests of the Philippines and the Filipino people, the Philippine Embassy urgently calls on CBS to take the necessary corrective actions."