Google reveals top searches in PH

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 20) — Google Philippines on Tuesday released its «Year in Search 2023,» a compilation of Filipinos' top searches in various topics like news, sports, shows, and personalities.

«SIM registration» was the most searched in the news this year, as the government enacted the SIM Registration Act to combat mobile-related fraud and other crimes.

«Lakers vs. Warriors» topped the search in sports, «Oppenheimer» was the most searched movie, while «Say You Won't Let Go» was the most searched lyrics for 2023.

Ahn Bo-hyun and Katy Louise Saunders topped the searches for male and female personalities, while «Duty After School» topped the K-drama series.

Google also created a whole new «Farewells» category to track the searches about people who passed away. Topping the list are veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez, actor and director Joey Paras, and «Friends» star Matthew Perry.

During the announcement of Year in Search 2023, Mervin Wenke, Head of Communications and Public Affairs of Google Philippines, reminded Filipinos to remain vigilant online.

«We'd like to encourage everyone to always think first or verify the information that they see online. That's why Google is here,» he said.

Wenke also vowed to exhaust all their efforts to connect Filipinos to reliable content and information online.