Jayson Bustamante and netizens found amusement in his viral post where he was spotted on Google Maps while walking and carrying takeout food from a birthday party he attended.
In this digital age, Google Maps plays a significant role, especially when you’re looking for a place or person whose location you’re unfamiliar with. Using GPS in your vehicle or the Google Maps app on your cell phone, it’s easy to navigate. It was first launched in 2005 to make locations known worldwide, starting with simple and select areas that it covered. As time went on and with continuous upgrades to equipment and programs, its coverage expanded and became clearer through the use of satellites.
In January 2021, Google announced new features such as displaying COVID-19 vaccination sites and updating the route planner to accommodate electric vehicle drivers. These are just a few of the benefits of Google Maps, including checking accurate locations during inclement weather to be prepared and avoid potential damage from upcoming disasters.
In an unexpected turn of events, Jayson Bustamante found his attendance at a birthday party and his journey home with takeout food captured by Google Maps. In his humorous caption, he exclaimed, “Ano ba Google maps! Kitang kita pagiging sharonian ko”. This was a reference to a commercial where a mother, also returning from a birthday party with a lot of takeout food for her family, sang along to the popular song “Balutin Mo Ako” by the famous singer Sharon Cuneta. Many people found this amusing and commented on the post, leading it to go viral.
