2012 proved to be an eventful year for the Philippines, and it seemed like there was something new to buzz about every month. The country admittedly had a lot of cringe-worthy moments that repeatedly made us wonder where exactly our nation is headed to. But on the flipside, there were also a lot of good things that happened to the Philippines this year, reminding us exactly of the reason why we’re proud to be Pinoy.

To commemorate the end of 2012, we sat down to pick the top 10 news highlights of the year. Take a trip down memory lane by viewing the gallery below.