Filipino actress and singer Maris Racal became the top trending search term on Google Philippines on December 4, as reported by Google Trends, following a viral social media post.
The surge in interest began after Jamela Villanueva, the ex-girlfriend of actor Anthony Jennings, shared screenshots of private messages allegedly between Racal and Jennings on Instagram around midnight. The posts quickly went viral, igniting widespread discussion among Filipino netizens.
By 1:00 a.m., searches for “Maris Racal” hit a peak score of 100 on Google Trends, signifying maximum search interest. The momentum continued through the morning of December 4, reflecting sustained public curiosity.
The term “Anthony Jennings” also saw a significant spike, reaching a score of 75 by 12:40 a.m., highlighting strong concurrent interest in the actor.
Remarkably, the buzz surrounding Racal and Jennings overshadowed global events, including the surprise declaration of martial law in South Korea by President Yoon Suk Yeol on the evening of December 3.
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