Top Google searches in the Philippines for 2023

Curious to know what topics Filipinos were the most interested in in 2023? Google has the answer.

The search engine giant just released its Google Year in Search 2023, a compilation of top trending keywords and most searched topics for Filipinos.

One of the most used keywords is SIM registration, a new law implemented earlier this year. We’re also seeing a lot of NBA games, lyrics to local top hits, and updates on local and international natural disasters.

You can check the full lists below from different categories.

Google Philippines News Trending Searches 2023

SIM registration
precinct finder
persona non grata
Nipah virus
War in Israel and Gaza
lato-lato
Typhoon Egay update
Taal Volcano update
Turkey earthquake
MoCa Farm

The year 2023 is the year of the SIM Card Registration Act, which is one of the biggest developments in the telco/mobile industry in the last few years. Hence, it’s no surprise that it topped Google’s most trending in the News category.

Google Philippines Male Personalities Trending Searches 2023

Ahn Bo-hyun
Mackenyu
Marco Gumabao
Taylor Lautner
Travis Kelce
Liam Hemsworth
David Licauco
Kyle Kuzma
Juan Karlos
Chen Zhe Yuan

Topping the Male Personalties category is South Korean actor Ahn Bo-hyun known for popular K-dramas like Itaewon Class, Descendants of the Sun, and his most recent series, See You In My 19th Life available on Netflix.

We also have Japanese actor Mackenyu Maeda, who became popular by playing Roronoa Zoro from Netflix’s live adaptation of One Piece.

Google Philippines Female Personalities Trending Searches 2023

Katy Louise Saunders
Cristine Reyes
Millie Bobby Brown
Lee Da-in
Issa Pressman
Janna Dominguez
Bada Lee
Jenna Ortega
Emily Rudd
Isabel Santos

For the Female Personalities, we have Katy Louise Saunders taking the top spot, who made the headlines for her relationship with Korean superstar Song Joong-ki. Filipina actresses like Cristine Reyes and Issa Pressman are also on the list.

Emily Rudd, another star of Netfllix’s One Piece, is also on the list, as well as another rising star Jenna Ortega from the show Wednesday.

Google Philippines Farewells Trending Searches 2023

Mike Enriquez
Joey Paras
Matthew Perry
Andrei Sison
Patrick Guzman
Mario Dumaual
John Regala
Michael Gambon
Park Soo Ryun
Tina Turner

We’ve lost a couple of big, prominent personalities this year. Based on Google’s trending searches for 2023, Filipinos were the most affected by the death of Mike Enriquez, one of the most popular newscasters in the country known for his distinct delivery, voice, and antics.

Matthew Perry, known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing from Friends, was also taken from the world this year. Singer-songwriter Tina Turner, known for hits like “The Best”, also died in 2023.

Google Philippines Sports Trending Searches 2023

Lakers vs Warriors
Lakers vs Nuggets
FIBA World Cup
Miami vs Denver
Lakers vs Grizzlies
Suns vs Nuggets
Celtics vs 76ers
Heat vs Knicks
Golden State Warriors vs Kings
Ginebra vs Bay Area

Filipinos sure love basketball, hence, it’s no surprise that Google’s top trending in the sports category are all about the hoops. From different NBA games, PBA, and of course, the FIBA World Cup, which was held in the Philippines this year.

Google Philippines Korean Series Trending Searches 2023

Duty After School
Moving
The Glory
Twinkling Watermelon
King the Land
My Lovely Liar
Strong Girl Nam-soon
Alchemy of Souls
Island
A Time Called You

Of all the K-dramas people watch, these are what Filipinos are most curious about in 2023. Topping the list is Duty After School, which is a story of senior students who had to fight mysterious creatures from the sky.

Google Philippines Shows or Series Trending Searches 2023

Duty After School
Maria Clara at Ibarra
Moving
The Glory
Twinkling Watermelon
King the Land
XO, Kitty
The Last of Us
My Lovely Liar
Strong Girl Nam-soon

Duty After School also topped this one, but below it is the hit Filipino telenovela Maria Clara at Ibarra, which became popular for its innovative way of telling the story of Jose Rizal’s two most popular novels: Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo. The show also landed on Netflix this year to reach more people.

Google Philippines Songs or Lyrics Trending Searches 2023

Say You Won’t Let Go
ERE
Pasilyo
Uhaw
Lupang Hinirang English
Angels Like You
California King Bed
Rapstar
Raining In Manila
Jopay

James Arthur’s Say You Won’t Let Go topped Filipinos’ most-searched songs or lyrics. Juan Karlos’s ERE was also all over the radio and everyone’s playlist in 2023 picking interest from everyone, as well as SunKissed Lola’s Pasilyo, and of course, Lola Amour’s hit Raining In Manila.

Mayonnaise’s 2004 classic Jopay also made a comeback this 2023.

Google Philippines Games Trending Searches 2023

Blade Ball codes
Delta Executor
Soldier, Poet, or King quiz
Cosmic Values
Anime Adventures codes
Farlight
Choox Sega
Honkai: Star Rail
Minecraft 1.20
Project Slayers codes

Mobile gaming is one of the biggest markets in the gaming industry. Google’s top searches show that, with a lot of users looking for special codes on select games.

Google Philippines Movies Trending Searches 2023

Oppenheimer
John Wick: Chapter 4
Barbie
Insidious: The Red Door
The Menu
Extraction 2
I Love Lizzy
Evil Dead Rise
Nowhere
Kill Boksoon

A big chunk of 2023 was spent on “Barbenheimer” after the hype surrounding the simultaneous release of two very contrasting movies: Greta Gerwig’s bright and vibrant fantasy comedy Barbie, and Christopher Nolan’s dark, dramatic movie about the scientist that led the Manhattan Project, Oppenheimer. Both films received box office success and received critical acclaim.

The fourth installment in the John Wick series was also released in 2023, as well as another Insidious Movie, Extraction 2, and the curious movie called The Menu.

Those are the top Google searches in 2023. Did any of your searches made it to the list?

Top Google searches in the Philippines for 2023 | NoypiGeeks (2024)