Here are the top 10 things Filipinos searched for in 2014

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Google has just released their lists of top searches for this year, and we’re here to check out the top searches for the Philippines.

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Topping off the searches is none other than Vhong Navarro (closely related to the issue Cedric Lee is at 6th), and coming at 2nd place is Flappy Bird. The death of Robin Williams stirred searches for him as well for 3rd place. Rude and Frozen follows for media, and Paolo Bediones and Jennifer Lawrence probably for their leaks. Malaysia Airlines and Meteor Garden were able to make it in to, closing the top 10.

For specific categories, here are the top searches:

  • Apps: Flappy Bird
  • Events: Pacquiao vs Algieri
  • Local Destinations: Philippine Arena
  • Mobile Searches: World Cup 2014
  • Movies: Frozen
  • Music: Rude (Magic!)
  • News: MH370
  • Newsmakers: Cedric Lee
  • Restaurants: Project Pie
  • TV Shows: Meteor Garden

If you want to check out the complete lists, click here or the More Top Charts link above.

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Google appoints new Country Manager for PH

Google Philippines has announced today that a new Country Manager has been appointed by the internet search giant to run its local offices here in the country.

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In an announcement sent to YugaTech, the internet search giant tapped veteran marketing manager Kenneth Lingan to spearhead Google Philippines. He joins from Unilever where he served as the Vice President for Deodorants in Southeast Asia and ANZ. He was also the marketing director for Unilever Home and Personal Care in the Gulf Region.

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“The Philippines is fast digitizing, and I am very much inspired by the possibilities that Google can bring our users, advertisers, and publishers here. I’m delighted to be part of Google’s journey in the Philippines, helping to bring tools and products that make a meaningful impact in people’s lives and enabling businesses to make the most of the Internet to grow their enterprise,” Lingan remarked.

Julian Persaud, Google’s managing director for Southeast Asia, believes in Ken as they regard his expertise and skill set can help the company grow its Manila offices. “Ken’s 16 years of experience in marketing and brand development will be a real asset as we continue to grow our business from the Manila office,” said Persaud.

Ken graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Management Engineering.

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Google appoints new Country Manager for PH

Google Philippines has announced today that a new Country Manager has been appointed by the internet search giant to run its local offices here in the country.

google-philippines-office

In an announcement sent to YugaTech, the internet search giant tapped veteran marketing manager Kenneth Lingan to spearhead Google Philippines. He joins from Unilever where he served as the Vice President for Deodorants in Southeast Asia and ANZ. He was also the marketing director for Unilever Home and Personal Care in the Gulf Region.

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“The Philippines is fast digitizing, and I am very much inspired by the possibilities that Google can bring our users, advertisers, and publishers here. I’m delighted to be part of Google’s journey in the Philippines, helping to bring tools and products that make a meaningful impact in people’s lives and enabling businesses to make the most of the Internet to grow their enterprise,” Lingan remarked.

Julian Persaud, Google’s managing director for Southeast Asia, believes in Ken as they regard his expertise and skill set can help the company grow its Manila offices. “Ken’s 16 years of experience in marketing and brand development will be a real asset as we continue to grow our business from the Manila office,” said Persaud.

Ken graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Management Engineering.

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