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Filipino actress and singer Maris Racal topped Google Search trends in the Philippines on December 4 after a viral social media post stirred widespread attention. Actor Anthony Jennings, Racal’s rumored connection in the incident, also trended prominently, cementing their dominance in online searches during the early hours of the day.
The spike followed an Instagram post by Jennings’ ex-girlfriend, Jamela Villanueva, who shared screenshots of private messages involving Racal and Jennings. The post, published just after midnight, quickly gained traction among Filipino netizens, fueling intense online discussion. By 1:00 a.m., “Maris Racal” reached a Google Trends score of 100 in the Philippines, the highest possible interest level. The search volume stayed strong throughout the morning.
Jennings was not far behind, as his name peaked at a score of 75 around 12:40 a.m. This dual surge of interest highlighted the public’s fascination with the situation.
Interestingly, this local trend managed to outpace international headlines, including the sudden declaration of martial law in South Korea by President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 3. Despite the gravity of that news, Filipinos focused heavily on the Racal-Jennings drama.
The incident demonstrates how quickly personal controversies can influence public attention in the age of social media. For those tracking real-time internet behavior, tools like Google Trends offer insights into the topics dominating public discourse.
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