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Year in Search 2025: Filipinos googled AI, elections, and streaming

Filipinos searched AI, elections, quakes, streaming, and local stars in 2025.

Google has released its Year in Search 2025 report, showing the topics that Filipinos googled the most this year. The list highlights how online habits are shaped by technology, national events, and entertainment.

At the top is Gemini AI, Google’s own AI tool. Its popularity shows how quickly Filipinos are using AI for everyday tasks.

National issues also made the list. “Halalan 2025” ranked second, driven by the midterm elections, while “earthquake near me” landed in the top five after a series of tremors across the country.

Entertainment was another big driver. Netflix’s Squid Game continued to trend after its finale, while Roblox’s “Grow a Garden” became one of the most searched games among younger players.

Filipino pride also stood out. Tennis star Alex Eala topped the female personalities category, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao returned to the sports list, and singer Dionela led the male personalities.

Streaming platforms dominated the shows and series list, with Netflix titles taking the lead. Music searches were led by Tibok and Dionela’s Marilag, alongside global hits like Golden. In sports, NBA matchups and Pacquiao’s fight drew heavy interest.

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The report shows how Filipinos balance global pop culture with local pride, while also turning to search for timely updates on elections and safety.

Also Read: YouTube rolls out Recap 2025

For more details, visit https://trends.withgoogle.com/year-in-search/2025/.

Here’s the full list of top search trends in the Philippines this year:

Overall Top Trending

  1. Gemini AI
  2. Halalan 2025 results
  3. Grow a Garden
  4. earthquake near me
  5. women in STEM fields
  6. Squid Game
  7. digibooth
  8. National ID
  9. OKC vs Indiana
  10. Khan Academy

News

  1. Halalan 2025 results
  2. earthquake near me
  3. Maguad siblings
  4. National ID
  5. Senatorial candidates 2025
  6. International Criminal Court
  7. earthquake safety information
  8. new Pope
  9. LET results 2025
  10. eGovPH

Sports

  1. OKC vs Indiana
  2. Pacquiao vs Barrios
  3. NBA standings 2025
  4. Alexandra Eala
  5. FIBA Asia Cup
  6. Wimbledon 2025
  7. Premier Volleyball League
  8. Golden State Warriors
  9. Eurobasket
  10. Tyrese Haliburton

Shows or Series

  1. Squid Game
  2. When Life Gives You Tangerines
  3. S Line
  4. Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
  5. Ang Mutya ng Section E
  6. Monster: The Ed Gein Story
  7. Friendly Rivalry
  8. How To Tame A Silver Fox
  9. Head Over Heels
  10. Forever After, Never Again

Songs

  1. Tibok
  2. Marilag
  3. Golden
  4. Multo
  5. Nandito Ako
  6. You’ll Be In My Heart
  7. Dive
  8. Die with a Smile
  9. Gnarly
  10. Opalite

Games

  1. Grow a Garden
  2. Sprunki
  3. Blue Lock: Rivals
  4. Arise Crossover
  5. Minecraft
  6. Jujutsu Infinite
  7. Volleyball Legends
  8. Hunty Zombie
  9. Anime Adventures
  10. The International 2025

Male Personalities

  1. Andy Byron
  2. Ed Gein
  3. d4vd
  4. Pope Leo XIV
  5. Dionela
  6. Tyrese Haliburton
  7. Vince Dizon
  8. Bronny James
  9. Travis Kelce
  10. Kendrick Lamar

Female Personalities

  1. Alexandra Eala
  2. Bea Borres
  3. AJ Raval
  4. Twice
  5. Katherine Luna
  6. Andi Eigenmann
  7. Jo Yuri
  8. Claudia Barreto
  9. Jessica Sanchez
  10. Mika Salamanca

Movies

  1. Final Destination
  2. Kpop Demon Hunters
  3. Superman
  4. Thunderbolts
  5. Minecraft Movie
  6. The Gorge
  7. 28 Years Later
  8. Conjuring
  9. How to Train Your Dragon
  10. Weapons

Farewells

  1. Barbie Hsu
  2. Emman Atienza
  3. Pope Francis
  4. Kim Sae Ron
  5. Nora Aunor
  6. Gloria Romero
  7. Juan Ponce Enrile
  8. Ricky Davao
  9. Michelle Trachtenberg
  10. Pilita Corrales

Korean Series

  1. Squid Game
  2. When Life Gives You Tangerines
  3. S Line
  4. Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
  5. Friendly Rivalry
  6. Head Over Heels
  7. When the Phone Rings
  8. Dear X
  9. Physical: Asia
  10. Genie, Make a Wish

AI-related Searches

  1. Gemini AI
  2. DeepSeek
  3. Claude
  4. BLACKBOX.AI
  5. LMArena AI
  6. Verse
  7. “Humanize this” prompt
  8. ChatGPT
  9. Veo 3
  10. Nano Banana

Bryan Rilloraza has been a fixture in the local tech scene for over a decade, sharing his perspective as a tech enthusiast and industry veteran. Backed by an MBA from De La Salle University, a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of the Philippines, and 20 years of corporate experience in the telecommunications and banking sectors, Bryan provides a practical, real-world analysis of how technology serves the consumer.

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