Metro Manila, Philippines – Google has released its annual Year in Search in celebration of the people, events, contributions, and trending topics that defined that year in the Philippines.
“With 6 of the top 10 overall search terms being news, the results show that Filipinos continue to rely on Google Search to learn more about the latest news,” the company said in a statement. As an example of Filipinos looking up current events, “heat wave” came out as the #1 overall and news search term (with “climate change” itself at #6 overall and #5 in news). The Philippines encountered record-breaking heat waves in April, causing deaths, water shortages, crop losses and widespread school closures.At least seven people in the Philippines died from heat-related illnesses from Jan. 1 to April 29, according to the Department of Health. This also goes for larger world events, such as the 2024 Paris Olympics that were #3 overall and in news, while newly minted Filipino Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo made four lists — overall top trending, news, sports, and male personalities. Celebrities were consistent searches for Filipinos again. These include those who unfortunately passed this year, with veteran Filipina actress Jaclyn Jose and former One Direction member Liam Payne at #2 and #8 overall, respectively.Meanwhile, the Nation’s Girl Group BINI is the top search among female personalities after the big breakthrough in 2024, and member Mikha Lim is separately #10 on the same list. Their two breakout hits “Salamin, Salamin” and “Pantropiko” also made the top 10 list of music and lyrics searched, which was topped by R&B singer Dionela’s viral song “Sining.”As for online media, K-drama Queen of Tears, which trended in the middle of the year, was the #1 search for both series and Korean titles. The show, which simultaneously broadcasted on Netflix, is again a testament to the strength of online streaming, which saw a 12% increase in GMV this year, according to the e-Conomy SEA report.Below is the full list of the top search trends in the Philippines:
Overall Top Trending
heat waveJaclyn JoseOlympicsCarlos YuloInside Out 2climate changeCharacter AILiam PayneAI detectorGemini
News
heat waveJaclyn JoseOlympicsCarlos Yuloclimate changeNational IDLabubupertussisMpoxdemure
Sports
Carlos YuloCeltics vs MavericksNuggets vs TimberwolvesLakers vs NuggetsTimberwolves vs MavericksPremier Volleyball LeagueDallas MavericksEJ ObienaKnicks vs PacersCeltics vs Pacers
Shows or Series
Queen of TearsMarry My HusbandLovely RunnerHierarchyYoung SheldonLove Next DoorGyeongseong Creature
My Demon
Avatar: The Last AirbenderA Shop for Killers
Songs or Lyrics
SiningAPT.Maybe This TimeDie With A SmilePalagiMamma MiaSalamin, SalaminSa Susunod na Habang BuhayPantropikoDilaw
Games
Sprunki Horror Music GameDelta ExecutorAnime Defenders codesHamster KombatWuthering WavesSnake Aim toolGranny Horror MultiplayerBlock Blast solverAnime Last Stand codesNIGHT CROWS
Male Personalities
Carlos YuloNash AguasEJ ObienaDonald TrumpRico BlancoBen WangOne DirectionByeon Woo-seokKim Soo-hyunKobe Paras
Female Personalities
BINI
Charlie DizonAlice GuoEnnuiMika Dela CruzClaudine BarrettoBeyoncéKamala HarrisImane KhelifMikha Lim
Movies
Inside Out 2How To Make Millions Before Grandma DiesRewindDeadpoolDamselGomBurZaUn/Happy for YouSaltburnHello, Love, AgainLolo and the Kid
Farewells
Jaclyn JoseLiam PayneKeith MartinRico YanAkira ToriyamaPark Bo-ramSong Jae-rimChino TrinidadShannen DohertyMaggie Smith
Korean Series
Queen of TearsMarry My HusbandLovely RunnerHierarchyLove Next DoorGyeongseong CreatureMy DemonA Shop for KillersQueen WooPyramid Game
AI-related Searches
AI detectorGeminiChatGPTHumanize AIAI ChatGizmoViggle AIRunway AIPixVerse
