Filipino “Swifties”—that is, hardcore fans of monumental pop and country icon Taylor Swift—caused the Philippines to rank number one in worldwide Google Search interest for the superstar. The Philippines scored a full 100 in worldwide search interest over time for the “Taylor Swift” search term during the week of July 2 to 8, due to the release …
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The Philippines is beautiful. There’s just absolutely no denying it! The culture is rich, the natural sights are wonderful, the towns and cities are mesmerizing, and the warmth of the people is unparalleled. Filipinos already know that, but what’s even better is the droves of foreign nationals and content creators who are discovering it for …
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No matter what season of the year it is, Filipinos are always up for a trip. As long as there’s a few days—or even weeks—off of work or school, you know we’ll take the chance to fly off somewhere! But if you're still looking for inspiration on where to go next, Google Flights has got you covered …
On March 3, Google celebrates legendary Filipina writer Paz Marquez-Benitez on her 129th birthday with her very own Google Doodle, in honor of her pioneering work in literature. Marquez-Benitez, a renowned Filipino author, is famous for her work Dead Stars, the first-ever modern short story in English from the Philippines. The Doodle features an illustration of …
MANILA, Philippines, January 29, 2023–There’s a new Google Doodle in town and this one celebrates the almost universal popularity of milk tea (or bubble tea)! To say that Filipinos love milk tea is an understatement. With its cool, refreshing taste, coupled with fun, delightful sinkers such as chewy pearls, pudding, jelly, or even ice cream, the Philippines …
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Manila, Philippines, January 18, 2023 – Watch the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival from anywhere in the world this April 14-16, and 21-23 as YouTube and Goldenvoice renew their partnership making YouTube the exclusive livestream and content platform for the festival. “It’s an absolute honor to continue our partnership with Goldenvoice to bring the …
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MANILA, Philippines, January 22, 2023– The Lunar New Year is upon us. On this day, we bid farewell to the year of the brave tiger and welcome the year of the patient rabbit. The beginning of the Lunar New Year is also called the Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival–a time to honor family, deities, …
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Following its partnership announcement to further strengthen efforts in educating Filipino kids and families about internet safety and digital responsibility, the Philippines’ leading home broadband and digital service provider PLDT Home and Google joined forces in creating a kid-oriented video series online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GoDc1WOxWU The Be Internet Awesome online series combines animation and live action — …
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MANILA, Philippines, August 2021--This National Language Month (Buwan ng Wika), Google and the Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) launched the Cebuano version of #YOUTHink magazine to highlight the importance of local language diversity in battling misinformation. #YOUTHink is a local youth-oriented magazine that aims to address misinformation through media and information …
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MANILA, Philippines, June 2, 2021—This Pride and International MSME Month, Google will hold an online event “Pride Conversations: Championing LGBTQ+ MSMEs” to celebrate LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. The campaign aims to help promote and digitize their businesses, and encourage constant support and allyship from the broader public. It will be streamed live on Google Philippines’ Facebook page and YouTube channel on June 9, 2021 at 3:00 …
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