Kanlaon Volcano moderately erupts, raising safety concerns: Kanlaon Volcano erupted with ash affecting nearby Philippine communities.
Archived Pulse in Philippines
Country pulse digest
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Archived Pulse in Philippines
The Philippines is experiencing heightened public concern due to natural disasters including a volcanic eruption and a super typhoon, alongside active interest in political developments such as the possible impeachment of former President Arroyo.
Active topics
13
Search volume
71.9K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
13
Sports23% (3)
Technology15% (2)
Weather15% (2)
World15% (2)
Politics8% (1)
Entertainment8% (1)
Life8% (1)
Money8% (1)
Why people are curious
The public's curiosity around these trending topics is driven largely by concerns for personal and community safety due to natural disasters, prompting searches for timely weather updates and travel advisories. The political interest stems from a desire to stay informed about governance and accountability issues, particularly regarding the impeachment of a prominent political figure. Sports and entertainment trends engage users seeking live updates, insights, and discussions about ongoing events and award recognitions. Technology interests, especially about OpenAI and gaming codes, reflect an intent to follow innovations and enhance user experience.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Super Typhoon Inday causes travel suspensions in Bicol region: Super Typhoon Inday impacts Catanduanes with suspended travel and strong winds.
Arroyo impeachment discussions gain momentum: Potential impeachment of former President Arroyo draws significant political attention.
PVL gains popularity amid exciting volleyball matches: Premier Volleyball League matches attract strong following, spotlighting key players.
Strong interest in WNBA Sparks vs Fever game: WNBA game Sparks vs Fever sees increased interest with fans tracking live updates.
2026 Emmy nods stir public debate: 2026 Emmy nominations spark discussions on surprising inclusions and snubs.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Philippines
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
TechnologyNew
gakuran codes roblox
People are searching for Gakuran codes in Roblox to gain in-game benefits in July 2026.
2K+ searches · 600% growthFirst recent appearance
02
WeatherNew
kanlaon
Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines recently experienced a moderately explosive eruption, causing ash to blanket surrounding areas.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
mt kanlaonkanlaon volcano
03
WeatherSurging
walang pasok july 9 2026 philippines
Super Typhoon Inday prompted travel suspensions and heightened alerts in Catanduanes and nearby regions of the Philippines.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
catanduanes
04
PoliticsSurging
arroyo opposition ombudsman impeachment
There is increased attention on the possible impeachment of Arroyo over opposition actions related to the Ombudsman in the Philippines.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
05
SportsEmerging
pvl
The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) in the Philippines is currently experiencing a surge in interest with updates on matches like Creamline vs Nxled and players like Gumabao.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
pvl livecreamline vs nxled
06
SportsNew
sparks vs fever
There is strong interest in the WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks, with fans looking for live streams and updates.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
07
EntertainmentSurging
emmy nominations 2026
The announcement of the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations has led to considerable public interest, including discussions around notable surprises and snubs in the nominee.
2K+ searches · 800% growthSearch volume up 1900%
08
LifeSurging
time
Users are searching about 'time' in varying contexts with increased interest in the Philippines.
1K+ searches · 200% growthSearch volume up 400%
i
09
TechnologyNew
openai
There is significant interest in OpenAI's latest AI developments and industry impact in the Philippines.
1K+ searches · 300% growthFirst recent appearance
artificial intelligence
10
SportsNew
martina navratilova
Martina Navratilova remains a popular figure in tennis with recent strong interest in the Philippines.
500+ searches · 800% growthFirst recent appearance
11
WorldNew
batanes
Chinese academics have recently claimed that Batanes belongs to China, sparking interest in the Philippines.
200+ searches · 600% growthFirst recent appearance
12
MoneyNew
bitcoin
Bitcoin prices remain volatile amid geopolitical tensions and major financial shifts.
100+ searches · 500% growthFirst recent appearance
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 2K+ recent searches and 600% growth. People are searching to take part in a game, challenge, or playful trend.
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