Lifestyle

Top 2017 Google searches in the Philippines

Published

December 18, 2017

Isa Rodriguez

What shaped 2017? Google can tell you! The world’s biggest search engine has released information on what was searched most on Google in the Philippines, and the results may shock you.

From sports and pageants to hot song lyrics, here are the overall top searches in 2017.

10. FIBA Asia Cub

Filipinos love their basketball! The FIBA Asia Cup is the tenth most Googled topic in the Philippines. Unsurprising for a country whose favorite pastime is shooting hoops.

9. Perfect

Getting a little sentimental, Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” makes the list at the ninth spot.

8. Baby Shark

Admit it, this got stuck in your head, too. Originally marketed towards children, the kiddie song went viral and soon, everyone was singing it. The catchy tune of “Baby Shark” is number eight on the list.

7. 13 Reasons Why

The controversial Netflix show makes the list and takes the seventh spot. Starring Dylan Minnette and Katherine Langford, 13 Reasons Why is an American drama series about a young girl’s suicide and the circumstances behind it.

6. The Voice Teens

The local spin-off of a widely popular singing contest takes the sixth spot on the list. The Voice Teens featuring voice coaches Lea Salonga, Bamboo Mañalac, Sharon Cuneta, and Sarah Geronimo is a hit TV show in the Philippines.

5. Xander Ford

Local online celebrity Xander Ford trended in the Philippines a number of times this year. Love him or hate him, he definitely got people’s attention online in 2017 — enough to get him on the fifth spot!

4. Lucia Joaquin

A short story about a man’s scary online encounter with a girl named Lucia Joaquin made number four on the list. Fair warning, this is not for the faint of heart!

3. Miss Universe 2017

Miss Philippines Rachel Peters may not have bagged the Miss Universe crown, but that didn’t stop Filipinos’ insatiable thirst for all things pageant! Miss Universe 2017 takes the third top spot this year.

2. Versace on the Floor lyrics

This is definitely a country that loves to sing! Bruno Mars’ “Versace on the Floor” was a favorite, making it the second most Googled thing this year.

1. Despacito lyrics

Whether people were actually intent on singing this song with the actual lyrics remain unkown, but people surely wanted to know what Justin Bieber was saying when he performed this song at one point in 2017. So much so, that “Despacito lyrics” was the top Googled phrase in the Philippines this year.

For your enjoyment, I leave you with the song:

I bet that got you Googling the lyrics, as well.

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Features

OPPO Find X9 Pro in Mexico

Best Camera Phone For Travel?

Published

December 15, 2025

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

To find your GadgetMatch you first need to think about your needs.

As a frequent traveler, Michael Josh’s GadgetMatch is a phone that he can take with me on ALL his trips.

Insert the latest and greatest OPPO Find X9 Pro.

On a recent trip to Mexico, he took thousands of photos and tested it out.

Entertainment

Street Fighter cast unveils film’s teaser video at TGA 2025

17 character posters also revealed

Published

December 13, 2025

GadgetMatch

The cast of Street Fighter surprised audiences at The Game Awards 2025 with the upcoming film’s first sneak peek.

In attendance were the film’s stars:

Noah Centineo (Ken)
Andrew Koji (Ryu)
Callina Liang (Chun-Li)
Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai (Akuma)
David Dastmalchian (M. Bison)
Cody Rhodes (Guile)
Andrew Schulz (Dan)
Vidyut Jammwal (Dhalsim)
Orville Peck (Vega)
Olivier Richters (Zangief)
Rayna Vallandingham (Juli)
Mel Jarson (Cammy)
Jason Momoa (Blanka/Producer)

The vertical teaser video, meant for social media consumption, briefly showcases each of the cast members. Aside from that, a total of 17 character posters have also been released.

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In cinemas in 2026, Street Fighter is set in 1993, where estranged fighters Ryu and Ken Masters are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior tournament.

Behind the brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face oof against each other — and the demons of their past. And if they don’t, it’s game over.

The Paramount Pictures and Legendary Pictures film is directed by Kitao Sakurai. Executive producers are JJ Hook, Jay Ashenfelter, Kenzo Tsujimoto, and Haruhiro Tsujimoto.

Also starring in the film are Hirooki Goto (E. Honda), Alexander Volkanovski (Joe), Kyle Mooney (Marvin), and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (Balrog).

The film will be the third live-action film adaptation of the Capcom video game series. It also serves as a reboot of the film series.

Entertainment

Supergirl gets its first teaser trailer

Milly Alcock stars as the titular character.

Published

December 12, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

Before the new year starts, it’s already fair to assume that Supergirl might be one of the most anticipated movies of 2026. Premiering a year after the globally successful Superman, Supergirl will see the adventures of Clark Kent’s superpowered cousin, Kara Zor-El. Now, the next film in the sage finally has a teaser trailer.

As James Gunn mentioned previously, Supergirl will be based on Tom King’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Off traveling to other planets to party, Kara finds herself thrust back into the role of being a hero after a young girl named Ruthye Mary Knoll asks her for help.

Though the teaser trailer is mostly a montage of scenes, we already know what we can expect. According to Gunn, Supergirl will be tonally different from Superman, and we see this in the trailer.

However, we can still see influences from Gunn including the usage of “Call Me” by Blondie for the trailer. Also, the film’s space scenes look like they can fit right in with Guardians of the Galaxy.

Still, that’s what we have, and we’re excited. Supergirl will premiere on June 26, 2026.

The film will be directed by Craig Gillespie (Cruella). Milly Alcock plays the titular character. Meanwhile, she will star alongside Eve Ridley as Ruthye Mary Knoll.