LOOK: Pinoys welcome Pokemon Go with 'hugot' lines, memes
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LOOK: Pinoys welcome Pokemon Go with 'hugot' lines, memes
ABS-CBN News
Published Aug 08, 2016 07:52 PM PHT

MANILA -- Filipinos have proven once again that they can find "hugot" in practically anything.
MANILA -- Filipinos have proven once again that they can find "hugot" in practically anything.
When the popular mobile game Pokemon GO was launched in the country last Saturday, Pinoy netizens immediately welcomed it with some witty "hugot" lines.
When the popular mobile game Pokemon GO was launched in the country last Saturday, Pinoy netizens immediately welcomed it with some witty "hugot" lines.
Here are some of them:
Here are some of them:
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Kunyare may hinuhuling Pokemon pero pinipicturan na pala si crush. Don't me 🙄
— ✖HUGOT✖ (@HugotText) August 8, 2016
Kunyare may hinuhuling Pokemon pero pinipicturan na pala si crush. Don't me 🙄
— ✖HUGOT✖ (@HugotText) August 8, 2016
Rule: pag nag break free ka more than once, di na kita huhulihin! I'll run. Unless rare ka or you're my favorite Pokémon. 💔 charot! #hugot 😛
— Raspberry Syrup Ayri (@anomarii) August 8, 2016
Rule: pag nag break free ka more than once, di na kita huhulihin! I'll run. Unless rare ka or you're my favorite Pokémon. 💔 charot! #hugot 😛
— Raspberry Syrup Ayri (@anomarii) August 8, 2016
There might be a lot of options, but time will come when we'll hear the words "I choose you!" - Pokemon #PokemonGo #PokemonHugot
— Ricci Castillo (@riccicutie) August 8, 2016
There might be a lot of options, but time will come when we'll hear the words "I choose you!" - Pokemon #PokemonGo #PokemonHugot
— Ricci Castillo (@riccicutie) August 8, 2016
Oo na! Pokestop na tingin mo sa akin! Na lalapitan at paiikutin mo para lang may makuha ka. #POKEMONhuGot
— UAAP Updates (@SportsLivePH) August 7, 2016
Oo na! Pokestop na tingin mo sa akin! Na lalapitan at paiikutin mo para lang may makuha ka. #POKEMONhuGot
— UAAP Updates (@SportsLivePH) August 7, 2016
Others even created memes to make their "hugot" more dramatic.
Others even created memes to make their "hugot" more dramatic.
While Pinoys continue their quest to become the best Pokemon trainer, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board have asked public transport drivers to refrain from playing the app while driving.
While Pinoys continue their quest to become the best Pokemon trainer, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board have asked public transport drivers to refrain from playing the app while driving.
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), on the other hand, cautioned Pokemon Go players to be mindful when they are crossing streets and foot bridges.
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), on the other hand, cautioned Pokemon Go players to be mindful when they are crossing streets and foot bridges.
The MMDA added that players should avoid trespassing and to be wary of thieves.
The MMDA added that players should avoid trespassing and to be wary of thieves.
With over 50 million downloads worldwide, Pokemon GO was recently rolled out in over 15 countries across Asia and Oceania, including the Philippines. It is currently available for Google Play and iOS users.
With over 50 million downloads worldwide, Pokemon GO was recently rolled out in over 15 countries across Asia and Oceania, including the Philippines. It is currently available for Google Play and iOS users.
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