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American political drama of CBS Network’s  Madam Secretary episode teaser have sent Twitter ablaze.

The show's 15th episode on it's third season features fictional US Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord played by Téa Leoni punching Philippine president played by actor Joel Dela Fuente.

Leoni starred in several U.S. films like Deep Impact and Jurassic Park III. 

According to the episode summary uploaded on You Tube, “Elizabeth is shocked when the Philippines’ unconventional new president, Datu Andrada makes a pass at her during their meeting to discuss his refusal to participate in an Asia-Pacific territory treaty.”

The hashtag Madam Secretary is also among the top trending topics on Twitter Philippines.

Check out some of the reactions of netizens on Madam Secretary’s episode teaser:

Let me guess what comes next:

Persona non grata ang cast ng Madam Secretary? Congressional hearing? Biblical quotes?

— Miguel Lizada (@mlizada) March 7, 2017

I think I should start Madam Secretary na???? ????????????

— Marky (@markjeuel) March 7, 2017

Madam Secretary really should edit the scene where the President was punched

to include a House Speaker, a PNP Chief, and some senators

— Aaron (@AARONPVALDEZ) March 7, 2017

a Filipino manyak gets punched on Madam Secretary?! WHAT A DREAM COME TRUE

— Clarisse (@clarissemadamba) March 7, 2017

Ok, gonna watch Madam Secretary series.

— Vahn Marty (@vahnmarty) March 7, 2017

In a report by GMANewsOnline, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella has also weighed in on the controversial episode of the American TV series.

He said, "I think they are confusing their images. I think they are projecting something that they really would like to say about their own situation. Really I think they should use a fictional U.S. president,"

Abella on American show's portrayal of PHL president: Use a fictional US president