GMA News Online released its list of top 10 newsmakers or buzzwords this 2012. These words or terms, some of which came from Filipino manipulation of word structures, are deemed the biggest and most popular catchy words in 2012.
Leading the list is "Sinotto", derived from the name of Senator Sotto, which is used to address something as plagiarized or copied without retribution.
The top 10 buzzwords of 2012 are as follows:
- Sinotto – something copied without consent of original author, especially during the online buzz surrounding Senator Sotto's alleged plagiarism issues
- Habagat – cause of the inundation that ravaged Metro Manila and most parts of the country this year
- Gangnam – refers to the first word of Korean pop star PSY's song Gangnam Style
- Amalayer – term that questions someone's (especially the asker's) honesty
- Palusot – word that hounded during the impeachment proceedings of the precedent Chief Justice
- Wha! – denotes surprise or shock
- Epal – now a politically inclined word, this refers to politicians who grab the opportunity to impress for the upcoming elections
- Friend zone – area between friendship and one-sided love; platonic love on offer
- Noynoying – refers to the act of chilling; used for attacking political inaction
- Magpaka-Robredo – defines the late DILG's exemplary public service
