Thursday's Senate hearing created a buzz among netizens, coupled with live-streaming and real-time social media posts. Some of the related terms that trended on Twitter included the hashtag "#PatrolPork," the official hashtag of the ANC and ABS-CBN News coverage; and the hashtag "#IinvokeMyRight," among others. Netizens blasted Napoles for her answers during the hearing, with comments criticizing the businesswoman for her repeated denials.