The Tito Sotto Plagiarism Controversy refers to a series of incidents in 2012 where the Philippine Senator was accused of lifting content for his speeches from various bloggers and international figures without attribution. The most famous instance involved blogger Sarah Pope, leading to the viral term 'Sinotto'—a humorous portmanteau of his surname and the concept of copying. This meme typically features the Senator defending his actions with illogical explanations or simply being depicted as a 'copy-paste' expert. It remains a staple of Filipino internet culture, used to satirize intellectual dishonesty, lack of originality, and the perceived impunity of high-ranking officials.