Tacloban school shooting: deaths and arrests: A tragic school shooting in Tacloban claims three lives and raises urgent school safety concerns.
Archived Pulse in Philippines
Country pulse digest
Monday, June 22, 2026
Archived Pulse in Philippines
In the Philippines, recent trends show significant concern over a tragic Tacloban school shooting and approaching Super Typhoon Francisco. Meanwhile, sports fans follow Argentina's World Cup success highlighted by Messi.
Active topics
24
Search volume
72.4K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports33% (8)
Politics17% (4)
Money13% (3)
Weather13% (3)
World8% (2)
Entertainment8% (2)
Life8% (2)
Why people are curious
The public’s curiosity is driven by multiple intents. Many are following breaking news to stay informed about the Tacloban school shooting and developing weather conditions surrounding Super Typhoon Francisco for safety planning. Sports fans are watching live and catching up on highlights from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, particularly Argentina’s matches and Messi’s historic achievements. Others are seeking explanations to understand the reasons behind rising fuel prices and changing Japan visa fees, reflecting concerns about economic impacts and travel regulations.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Argentina vs Austria: Messi's historic performance: Argentina wins over Austria in the World Cup, boosted by Messi's record-breaking two goals.
Super Typhoon Francisco threatens Northern Luzon: Super Typhoon Francisco intensifies over Northern Luzon as authorities issue alerts.
Filipino basketball star Kai Sotto expecting first child: Kai Sotto and wife announce pregnancy, captivating Filipino basketball fans.
Japan announces major visa fee increase: Japan hikes visa fees by over 500%, the first increase since 1978, impacting travelers.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Philippines
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
PoliticsDeclining
japan visa fees
Japan is increasing visa fees for the first time since 1978, raising costs more than fivefold starting July 1.
5K+ searches · 500% growthLast seen 9 days ago
japan visa fee increasejapan visa
02
WorldDeclining
tacloban shooting
A school shooting in Tacloban, Philippines resulted in three deaths and several injuries, with two students arrested.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 9 days ago
tacloban school shootingtacloban
03
SportsDeclining
argentina vs austria
Argentina defeated Austria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup match with Messi scoring twice.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 9 days ago
04
MoneyDeclining
lotto result june 22 2026
Many are searching for the Lotto results of June 22, 2026, in the Philippines.
5K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 9 days ago
lotto result june 22 2026 philippines todayjune 22 2026 lotto result
05
WeatherDeclining
luzon
Super Typhoon Francisco is intensifying in Northern Luzon, Philippines, prompting weather alerts and preparations.
5K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 9 days ago
weather forecast typhoon philippinessuper typhoon francisco
06
SportsDeclining
kai sotto
Filipino basketball player Kai Sotto and his wife Rere Madrid announced they are expecting their first child, sharing the news on social media.
5K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 9 days ago
rere madrid
07
EntertainmentDeclining
house of the dragon season 3 episode 1
Season 3, Episode 1 of 'House of the Dragon' has generated substantial viewer interest with reviews and recaps highlighting key plot developments.
5K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 9 days ago
hbo maxhotdjace targaryen
08
SportsDeclining
argentina
Lionel Messi has broken the World Cup all-time goalscoring record as Argentina beats Austria.
5K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 9 days ago
lionel messimessiargentina world cup
09
WeatherDeclining
france vs iraq
The France vs Iraq World Cup match in Philadelphia was delayed due to severe weather conditions including heavy rain and lightning.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 9 days ago
weather update todayfifa world cup standings
10
PoliticsDeclining
juvenile justice
People are searching to understand recent developments and challenges in juvenile justice systems.
2K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 9 days ago
balita june 22 2026
11
MoneyDeclining
philippines june 23 oil rollback
Many are seeking explanations for rising gasoline prices despite conditions that might suggest otherwise.
2K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 9 days ago
doe gasoline diesel price decreasegasoline fuel prices
12
WorldDeclining
fraud
There is growing attention on a major healthcare fraud case with recent captures and legal actions.
2K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 9 days ago
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 9 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 5K+ recorded searches. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
Last seen 9 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978 - BBC
Japan to increase visa fees by more than five times starting on 1 July - Euronews.com
Japan to raise visa fees for foreign nationals in first revision in 48 years - The Japan Times
Japan to Raise Visa Fees for Foreigners in 1st Revision in 48 Years - nippon.com
Japan announces sudden 500-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country - SoraNews24
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.