Looking back at the top trending topics of 2023, several of the most talked about subjects include Filipino heritage and talents.
Key Points
- In January 2023, Miss USA and Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel, whose father is Filipino, was trending. Despite representing the USA, many Filipinos applauded her for being proud of her heritage.
- In its 57 years since its conception in 1966, Sesame Street only released its first Filipino-American muppet, TJ The Muppet.
- The Philippine National Women's Football Team, Filipinas, made their historic FIFA Women's World Cup debut in July, sealing a match win against one of the host countries, New Zealand with their lone goal.
- Hollywood star Vanessa Hudgens, whose mum is Filipino, visited the Philippines in April, and was awarded the country's global tourism ambassador.
- After 11 years of being on-and-off screen partners, Filipino love-team Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla confirmed the end of their relationship.
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