2012's My Choice

All of the news, trends and personality this year are equally important and has an impact to the people and the history as well have change it. Before this year closes, let me voice out my opinion as I will choose what are the best and have left a mark among them.

NEWS OF THE YEAR: The Corona Impeachment Trial
An action and tension between the prosecution, the defense panel and senators. Senator Santiago's witty dialogues and Senator Lapid's humbling statement. Corona's challenge against those who signed to impeach him. Many tune in to this impeachment trial that concludes with the 20-3 vote, removing CJ Corona from his position. This impeachment trial have left a mark in the history of the Philippines.

Runaway winner for the NEWS OF THE YEAR: Scarborough Stand Off
The tension that started when the Philippine government seizes a Chinese fishing vessel along the territorial dispute of Scarborough shoal has elevated into a tension between China and the Philippines. This lead to a stand-off between the navy fleets of the two countries. The Philippines made a move to change the name "South China Sea" to "West Philippine Sea".
Other news: Former DILG Sec. Robredo's plane crash, Typhoon Pablo, RH Bill, Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012

 

TAGLINE OF THE YEAR: Its more fun in the Philippines
Its more fun in the Philippines is the new tourism slogan of the Department of Tourism introduced this year that aims to attract foreigners to come and visit the Philippines and experience more fun than any other. What I like with this campaign is that it swept me with the feeling of its lightness and positiveness and opened up the doors of creativity . Netizens have posted their own "More Fun in the Philippines" and some of those pictures were included in the tourism campaign advertisement that was shown in CNN.
Runaway winner: Amalayer, "Wah"

PINOY YOUTUBE SENSATION OF THE YEAR: Random Girl
Zendee Rose Tenerefe also known as Random Girl became an instant celebrity when a netizen uploaded a video of her, singing "And Am I Telling You" in a mall. She became guest to numerous TV shows, made her own recording album and ultimately, goes to the US to guest in The Ellen deGeneres Show.
Runaway winner: JaMich

TRENDING SONG OF THE YEAR: Gangnam Style
The first Youtube video to achieve 1 billion hits, referred by others as one of Nostradamus' prediction, the dance craze that captured the hearts of not only Kpop fanatics but also the world and used by the Department of Health as a campaign jingle against firecrackers. And more to mention.
Runaway winner: Call Me Maybe

GOOD NEWS OF THE YEAR: Framework Agreement between GPH and MILF 
The framework agreement between the Philippine government and Moro Islamic Liberation Font have topped the good news of the year. Among the conditions in the agreement is the scrapping of ARMM and the establishment of Bangsamoro autonomous region. This promises to end the conflict in Mindanao and finally bring peace that had displaced people in the region.

Runaway winner: high economic growth rate

(Credits to those who owned the pictures used in this entry. )