Just three days after it’s launch, the Philippines already has a huge (and growing) community behind Pokémon GO. We even a growing number of local celebrities who have caught the fever! Check out the who’s who of the Philippines who are training to catch them all!
Singer and Actor Christian Bautista shows off his starter Pokémon, Squirtle.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIyuOS3DskY/
Ashely Gosiengfiao, singer and YouTube personality, posts a cute Eevee in their living room.
Eevee running around our living room. 😂#pokemonGOPhilippines pic.twitter.com/tBPDVd5kQb
— Ashley Gosiengfiao (@ashlili) August 6, 2016
Aiza Seguerra posted in her Instagram account that she was able to catch 37 Pokémon and is calling it a night.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BI0XG9ZBFNb
While at dinner, Rapper Andrew E. and kids plays Pokémon GO.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIxTCIuD2Au/
Both Megan Young and Nadine Lustre see the potential of Pokémon GO for exercise purposes.
Totally gonna "go jogging" later. #PokemonGo
— Megan Young (@meganbata) August 6, 2016
https://twitter.com/hellobangsie/status/761781459690541056
Psyduck has invaded Victoria Court as posted by businessman Ian “Angie” King.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIygZjYh-kE/
Producer Olive Zarate snaps a photo of Ratata with Vice Ganda and writer MJ Felipe.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIzXpDZhXuR/?taken-by=olivezarate
Interest to the game have also attracted News personalities TJ Manotoc, Shakira Siason, Jeff Canoy, and Mark Zambrano .
Ok, this getting outta hand 😳 #pokemonGOPhilippines #PokemonGoPH #PokemonGo pic.twitter.com/yyeYYPiFLU
— TJ Manotoc (@tjmanotoc) August 8, 2016
#PokemonGoPH Litany#Charmander, be with us.#Ratata, leave us.#Snorlax, pass us.#Spearow, fear us.
In #Pikachu's name, amen.@jprmercado— Shakira Sison (@shakirasison) August 7, 2016
Today's haul. Not bad. #pokemonGoPH #adik #wagtularan pic.twitter.com/crkeA6jYlI
— Jeff Canoy (@jeffcanoy) August 7, 2016
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIzXkUugp1z
Even the personalities in field of Philippines Politics got the fever.
James Jiminez shares a screenshot of Squirtle in his Instagram account.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIwEs_oD8uu/?taken-by=jabjimenez
Tweeted by GMA News, Marikina Congressman Miro Quimbo proudly shows a Pikachu catch.
Marikina Rep @miroquimbo proudly shows off his Pikachu. #PokemonGOPhilippines via @tinapperez pic.twitter.com/mpSsho9h6R
— GMA News Breaking (@gmanewsbreaking) August 8, 2016
Join the fever! Pokémon GO is available in the Philippines can be downloaded from
Learn more about the game and get to know the tricks and tools of the trade, visit
- Here’s 11 tips and tricks to get you started with Pokémon GO
- Pokémon GO Tools to help you get your next Catch or Evolution