GoreBox game banned amid violence worries: The controversial video game 'GoreBox' surged in searches after its temporary ban linked to violent incidents, reflecting concerns over youth exposure
Archived Pulse in Philippines
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Archived Pulse in Philippines
In the Philippines, notable trends include a controversial video game ban linked to violence, major NBA trades like Giannis moving to Miami Heat, severe flood alerts causing concern, engaging 2026 FIFA World Cup matches featuring record performances.
Active topics
24
Search volume
151.2K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports38% (9)
Entertainment17% (4)
Weather13% (3)
Politics13% (3)
Money8% (2)
World4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Life4% (1)
Why people are curious
People’s curiosity is driven by several factors: the need to understand and clarify events impacting public safety such as the GoreBox game ban related to violent incidents and severe flood warnings; following the progression and impact of major sports events including NBA trades and FIFA World Cup matches to stay updated and engage with their favorite teams and athletes; exploring entertainment developments and celebrity life events for social connection and cultural engagement; and seeking clarity on political leadership changes and legal proceedings amidst national discourse.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Giannis blockbuster trade shakes NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade to Miami Heat buzzes fans and experts on NBA team dynamics
Widespread worry over severe flood alert: Severe general flood alert drives public to seek safety info amid rising concerns
Messi shines in Argentina vs Austria: Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria highlighted by Messi breaking scoring record in World Cup 2026
Barbie Forteza wedding buzz online: Fans speculate on Barbie Forteza's wedding after her social media posts spark debate
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Philippines
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01Entertainment
gorebox
'GoreBox' is a controversial video game recently banned by the CICC in the Philippines after being linked to violent incidents.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
gorebox gamejuvenilewhat is gorebox game
02Sports
giannis
Giannis Antetokounmpo's blockbuster trade to the Miami Heat has sparked widespread attention and analysis.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
giannis tradegiannis antetokounmpo
03Weather
general flood alert (severe)
There is rising concern about a severe general flood alert prompting people to seek updates and safety information.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
04Sports
argentina vs austria
People are following the Argentina vs Austria match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting Messi's record-breaking performance.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
05Entertainment
barbie forteza wedding
Netizens are debating whether Barbie Forteza has gotten married after she posted wedding-related photos online.
10K+ searches · 800% growth
barbie forteza
06Sports
france vs iraq
Fans are following the France vs Iraq World Cup 2026 match featuring Kylian Mbappe's two goals after a long weather delay.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
france national football team vs iraq national football team standingskylian mbappé
07Sports
norway vs senegal
Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 in a World Cup match with Erling Haaland scoring twice to secure Norway's place in the last 32 round.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growth
erling haalandhaalandnorway
08Weather
weather forecast typhoon francisco
Typhoon Francisco, also known as Mekkhala, is intensifying and threatening parts of the northern Philippines with possible flooding and rough seas.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growth
typhoonsuper typhoon franciscotyphoon francisco 2026
09Sports
julius randle
Julius Randle was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team NBA deal involving multiple players and draft picks.
2K+ searches · 700% growth
nba trade julius randlejulius randle trade
10Sports
fever vs mercury
People are searching intensively about the WNBA game between Fever and Mercury, focusing on players like Caitlin Clark and the game's live viewing information.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growth
wnba scores today
11Politics
president of the senate of the philippines
There is growing curiosity about the role and current officeholder of the President of the Senate of the Philippines.
2K+ searches · 800% growth
12Entertainment
sigabo
Viewers are interested in watching 'Sigabo,' a new TV show premiered by Coco Martin, with many tuning in online for its episodes.
2K+ searches · 200% growth