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  • Here’s what Filipinos Googled in 2025

    Here’s what Filipinos Googled in 2025

    It’s December once more, and as 2025 comes to an end, Google releases its annual Year In Search lists, rounding up the trends, personalities, and events that captured the interest of Pinoy netizens.

    This year’s overall top trending list showcases a great amount of diversity when it comes to topics and interests. The #1 keyword is Gemini AI, which is not only representative of Google’s AI tool, but also of the larger increase in Filipinos’ reliance on AI for many daily tasks and projects.

    Beyond AI, three search terms on the list are news items, proving that Filipinos still rely on Google Search to give them more information and context on current events.

    Halalan 2025 is #2, thanks to the all-important national midterm elections that took place last summer, while the concerning amount of earthquakes that defined the latter parts of the year drove people to turn to not only Search, but also Google’s safety alerts.

    At #6 overall, Netflix’s Squid Game remains a powerful trend after its comeback and series finale earlier this year, highlighting the grip the show continues to have over global pop culture.

    Roblox also remains one of the most popular video games in the world, with its in-game variant Grow a Garden ranking at top three overall thanks to its popularity among the Filipino youth.

    Filipino pride is also the order of the year, with homegrown pro tennis player Alex Eala ranking at both #1 in Female Personalities and #4 in Sports.

    She joins boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, who is back on the list at #2 in Sports. Local singer Dionela is the top Male Filipino Personality that people search for, with his hit “Marilag” beating even 2025’s unofficial hit song of the year “Golden” from Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters (#2 and #3 in Music, respectively).

    Meanwhile, the Shows and Series list is being composed entirely of titles that are exclusively on online streaming platforms, mainly Netflix, which is evidence of its sheer dominance in Filipinos’ entertainment habits.

    This is in line with the findings from this year’s e-Conomy Report, which shows that the Philippines has the fastest-growing online media sector in the region at a rate of 16% year-on-year from 2024, along with Indonesia and Vietnam.

    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

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  • How Google’s Gemini Storybook Works: An Explainer

    How Google’s Gemini Storybook Works: An Explainer

    Logo of the Gemini app with a gradient blue and white design on a black background.

    What is Gemini Storybook?
    Gemini Storybook is a new feature in the Google Gemini app that uses generative AI to create custom 10-page storybooks from user-submitted text, images, or children’s drawings.

    How does it work?
    Parents or children can upload a short prompt, a photo, or a piece of artwork. The AI then generates a narrative complete with illustrations and, optionally, audio narration.

    What makes it different from other storytelling tools?
    Unlike static e-books or generic story apps, Gemini Storybook tailors each story to the child’s real-life experiences, helping reinforce lessons or process emotions in a more meaningful way.

    Can it be used for learning?
    Yes. The tool is designed not just for fun but also for educational and emotional development, allowing parents to teach life skills through engaging narratives.

    Is it multilingual?
    Absolutely. Gemini Storybook supports more than 45 languages, making it useful for bilingual households or children learning a second language.

    Is it easy to use?
    The interface is designed to be simple and intuitive, allowing anyone, regardless of technical skill, to generate storybooks quickly.

    Where is it available?
    Gemini Storybook is now live globally on both mobile and desktop platforms, accessible anywhere the Gemini app is available.

    Why did Google launch this feature?
    The company aims to expand AI’s role in everyday family life by merging creativity, education, and technology in one accessible platform.

    Who is it for?
    It’s ideal for parents, educators, and even kids who want a more personalized and interactive storytelling experience.

    What’s next for Gemini?
    With Storybook, Google continues to position Gemini as more than a productivity tool, pushing further into education, entertainment, and family tech innovation.

  • 5 Powerful ChatGPT Alternatives — And What Makes Them Stand Out

    5 Powerful ChatGPT Alternatives — And What Makes Them Stand Out

    Looking for an AI assistant but wondering if there’s more out there beyond ChatGPT?

    Whether you need a different style of conversation, advanced features, or a tool specialized for a particular task, these five alternatives bring something unique to the table.

    1. Google Gemini — The Search Giant’s Brainchild

    Formerly known as Bard, Google Gemini integrates AI with Google’s vast search capabilities. It’s known for providing up-to-date, real-time information — something ChatGPT can’t always match. Plus, its seamless integration with Google services makes it ideal for productivity tasks.

    2. Claude by Anthropic — Built for Ethical AI Conversations

    Claude stands out for its focus on safe, friendly, and thoughtful dialogue.

    Created by Anthropic, a company prioritizing AI safety, Claude excels at maintaining longer, nuanced conversations without going off-track. It’s perfect for those who want more balanced, human-like interaction.

    3. Microsoft Copilot — Your Office Powerhouse

    Formerly known as Bing Chat, Microsoft Copilot is integrated directly into Windows, Office apps like Word and Excel, and Microsoft Edge. It’s a game-changer for professionals, offering AI-powered summaries, document editing, and web-enhanced answers — all without leaving your workspace.

    4. Perplexity AI — The Researcher’s Best Friend

    Perplexity AI specializes in sourcing and citing information, making it ideal for students, researchers, and fact-checkers. It presents detailed, sourced answers, helping you dive deeper into complex topics with confidence — no more guessing where the info came from.

    5. Jasper AI — The Content Creator’s Secret Weapon

    Designed for marketing teams, bloggers, and businesses, Jasper AI shines in generating ad copy, blog posts, and product descriptions.

    It’s packed with customization options, helping brands keep their tone and style consistent across all content.

    Final Take:

    ChatGPT might be the go-to name in AI chatbots, but it’s not the only player in town. Whether you’re after productivity boosts, creative content, or trustworthy research, these five alternatives offer standout features worth exploring.