Unang Hirit
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Unang Hirit is a Philippine morning news and talk show
aired every Weekday mornings by GMA Network
. Previously, it is aired weekdays at 5:15 to 8:30 AM (PST
) but as of September 19, 2011, the show started airing from 5:00 AM to 8:15 AM. It is also aired internationally thru GMA Pinoy TV
at various times.
's top-rated morning show, Alas Singko Y Medya
, replacing Mornings @ GMA
. Mornings' hosts Lyn Ching, Suzi Entrata, Ryan Agoncillo
with new faces of Mickey Ferriols, Arnold Clavio
, and Miriam Quiambao
started the show as the original hosts pitting up against ABS-CBN's Alas Singko Y Medya.
On March 22, 2010, corresponding with the summer season, newly upgraded graphics have been shown with a summer aspect to it. This was also the day when Pia Archangel, Connie Sison, Luane Dy and Monica Verallo were formally announced on-air that they are officially part of the UH Barkada. A new OBB was also launched again corresponding with the summer season.
On June 7, 2010, the new opening billboard is launched corresponding with the school opening.
On January 3, 2011, the show was renamed or had an added tagline "Bagong Dekada" in the show's name.
On February 21, 2011, along with 24 Oras
, Saksi
and GMA Flash Report
, the program introduced a new studio set, new graphics, new theme, and new OBB.
On April 11, 2011, UH original host Edu Manzano
returned to the show. A day later, Lhar Santiago accidentally broke his right arm and his injured right eyebrow during the show's game called "Tumbang Preso". He was later sent to the hospital.
Breakfast television
Breakfast television or morning show , is a type of infotainment television program, broadcast live in the morning...
aired every Weekday mornings by GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
. Previously, it is aired weekdays at 5:15 to 8:30 AM (PST
Philippine Standard Time
Philippine Standard Time , also known as Philippine Time , is the official name for the time in the Philippines. The country only has one time zone, the UTC+08:00 time zone. The country used the daylight saving time for a short time...
) but as of September 19, 2011, the show started airing from 5:00 AM to 8:15 AM. It is also aired internationally thru GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV, incorporated in February 2004 by GMA Network and its subsidiaries GMA International & GMA Worldwide and launched in 2005 primarily in Japan and USA, is a 24-hour international Filipino television station. The channel is targeted towards Overseas Filipino and their families in the...
at various times.
Background
Unang Hirit was first aired on GMA on December 6, 1999, copying the format of ABS-CBNABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
's top-rated morning show, Alas Singko Y Medya
Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas
Magandang Umaga Pilipinas is ABS-CBN's former early morning show. It started at 5:15am and ended at 8:30am on weekdays.-History:...
, replacing Mornings @ GMA
Mornings @ GMA
Mornings @ GMA was a morning show in the Philippines, broadcast on GMA Network from April 13, 1998 to December 3, 1999.The morning show started at 5:30 AM. The show was nominated for four awards including Best Morning Show Nomination in the 1999 Star Awards for Television.There are plans to change...
. Mornings' hosts Lyn Ching, Suzi Entrata, Ryan Agoncillo
Ryan Agoncillo
Kristoffer Lou Ryan Agoncillo , popularly known as Ryan Agoncillo, is a Filipino Film and Television actor, model, singer, photographer, and TV host.-Early life:Agoncillo was born on April 10, 1978...
with new faces of Mickey Ferriols, Arnold Clavio
Arnold Clavio
Arnold Clavio is a popular radio and television newscaster, journalist, and a TV host in the Philippines. He currently co-anchors GMA Network's late-night newscast, Saksi with Vicky Morales and hosts a morning radio show, One on One with Igan on DZBB.-Biography:In his elementary and high school...
, and Miriam Quiambao
Miriam Quiambao
Miriam Redito Quiambao is a television personality, TV/Film Actress and a former beauty queen from the Philippines.Born in Quezon City to Magdalena Redito of Oas, Albay and Medgardo Quiambao of Bacacay, Albay on May 20, 1975, she is the first of two children...
started the show as the original hosts pitting up against ABS-CBN's Alas Singko Y Medya.
On March 22, 2010, corresponding with the summer season, newly upgraded graphics have been shown with a summer aspect to it. This was also the day when Pia Archangel, Connie Sison, Luane Dy and Monica Verallo were formally announced on-air that they are officially part of the UH Barkada. A new OBB was also launched again corresponding with the summer season.
On June 7, 2010, the new opening billboard is launched corresponding with the school opening.
On January 3, 2011, the show was renamed or had an added tagline "Bagong Dekada" in the show's name.
On February 21, 2011, along with 24 Oras
24 Oras
24 Oras ' is the flagship national network news broadcast of GMA Network. A nightly national newscast which airs in the Philippines and worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. It is aired Weeknights at 6:30-8:00 PM, Saturdays at 5:15 to 6:00 PM and Sundays at 6:00 to 6:45 PM...
, Saksi
Saksi
Saksi is the late night news broadcast of GMA Network in the Philippines. It was formerly the early evening and flagship newscast of the network from 1995 to 2002. The newscast is currently anchored by Arnold Clavio and Vicky Morales. It is aired Mondays to Thursdays at 11:15-11:45 pm and Fridays...
and GMA Flash Report
GMA Flash Report
GMA News Flash Report is an hourly news bulletin of GMA Network in the Philippines, replacing GMA News Live. Every weekends, between 11:00 PM and 12:00 AM, a thirty-minute edition of the newscast entitled Flash Report Special Edition is aired with Mariz Umali as news anchor. Previously, its special...
, the program introduced a new studio set, new graphics, new theme, and new OBB.
On April 11, 2011, UH original host Edu Manzano
Edu Manzano
-Television:*Unang Hirit *Family Feud: The Showdown Edition *Asar Talo Lahat Panalo! *Pilipinas Game Ka na Ba? *1 Vs...
returned to the show. A day later, Lhar Santiago accidentally broke his right arm and his injured right eyebrow during the show's game called "Tumbang Preso". He was later sent to the hospital.
Current Barkada
- Arnold ClavioArnold ClavioArnold Clavio is a popular radio and television newscaster, journalist, and a TV host in the Philippines. He currently co-anchors GMA Network's late-night newscast, Saksi with Vicky Morales and hosts a morning radio show, One on One with Igan on DZBB.-Biography:In his elementary and high school...
(1999–present) - Lyn Ching-Pascual (1999–present)
- Suzi Entrata-Abrera (1999–present)
- Danilo Federez voice of Arn-Arn (2000–present)
- Lhar Santiago (2001–present)
- Rhea Santos-De GuzmanRhea SantosRhea Santos is an award-winning broadcast journalist, Host and newscaster in the Philippines. She currently co-anchors GMA Network's Unang Hirit and hosts several news and public affairs programs on GMA Network.-Profile:...
(2001–present) - Love Añover (2003–present)
- Drew ArellanoDrew ArellanoAndrew James E. Arellano, also known as Drew Arellano, is a Filipino actor. He is one of the traveling hosts of the daily morning show, Unang Hirit and the former show Coca Cola's Ride To Fame shown by GMA Network, he is also the host of Balik-Bayan in QTV.-Television shows:* Weekend Getaway *...
(2004–present) - Winnie Monsod (2005–present)
- Pia Archangel-HaliliPia ArcangelPia Arcangel-Halili is a television newscaster and journalist in the Philippines. She is currently a co-anchor of GMA News TV's afternoon newscast, Balitanghali with Raffy Tima and formerly a host of Art Angel, a weekly children's show, on GMA Network. She is married to PBA SOLAR Sports...
(2010–present) - Luanne Dy (2010–present)
- Susan Enriquez (2010–present)
- Connie Sison (2010–present)
- Monica Verallo (2010-present)
Former Hosts
- Jolina MagdangalJolina Magdangal-Filmography:Pasan ko ang Daigdig-Television:-Studio albums:-Compilation albums:-2007:* FAMAS Awards - Golden Artist Awardee* PMPC Star Awards for TV - Favorite Female Host Starstruck: The Next Level* UNICEF Ambassadres of Goodwill...
(2005-2009) - Ryan AgoncilloRyan AgoncilloKristoffer Lou Ryan Agoncillo , popularly known as Ryan Agoncillo, is a Filipino Film and Television actor, model, singer, photographer, and TV host.-Early life:Agoncillo was born on April 10, 1978...
(2001-2002) - Mickey FerriolsMickey FerriolsMichelle Forster , better known by her stage name Mickey Ferriols, is a Filipino actress.-Personal life:She has a son with ex-partner Archie Alemania named Brent Marcus Alemania and she is the older half-sister of Jackie Foster and youngest biological granddaughter of actor and former NFL tight...
- Miriam QuiambaoMiriam QuiambaoMiriam Redito Quiambao is a television personality, TV/Film Actress and a former beauty queen from the Philippines.Born in Quezon City to Magdalena Redito of Oas, Albay and Medgardo Quiambao of Bacacay, Albay on May 20, 1975, she is the first of two children...
- Hans Montenegro
- Paolo BedionesPaolo BedionesPaolo Bediones is a Filipino commercial model, television host, journalist, newscaster, and radio announcer.Bediones started his career as a commercial model, and later transitioned to television show hosting. He is best known for hosting GMA Network's Extra Challenge and Survivor Philippines...
(2007-2009) - Daniel Razon (2001-2005)
- Martin AndanarMartin AndanarMartin Andanar is a Filipino TV news anchor in TV5. He currently anchors Sapul sa Singko, Dokumentado and Andar ng mga Balita on Radyo5 92.3 News FM and AksyonTV, sister stations of TV5. He is also a voice-over of News5, AksyonTV, and Radyo5 92.3 News FM...
(2000-2004) - Oscar Oida (?-?)
Former Segment Hosts
- Regine Tolentino
- Eagle Riggs
- Jackie Lou Blanco (Feel Good With J-lou)
- Kat Manalo (Liga ng Kagandahan, stylist)
- Fanny Serrano
- Cory Quirino
- Rene Salud
- Drs. Manny and Pie Calayan
- Jerry Liao
- Luchi Cruz-ValdezLuchi Cruz-ValdezLuisita “Luchi” Cruz-Valdez is a Filipino broadcast journalist formerly affiliated with the GMA News and Public Affairs and the ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs...
Segments
- Bwenamanong Balita - Top Hirits Headlines and Wake-Up News of the Day
- Top Hirits - Top News and Stories of the Day
- Ronda Reports - Police Reports
- Hirit Panahon - Weather Forecast (Love Añover)
- Hirit ni Mareng Winnie (Winnie Monsod and Arnold Clavio)
- Kapuso sa Batas (Atty. Gabby Concepcion)
- Unang Balita - Morning Newscast anchored by Arnold ClavioArnold ClavioArnold Clavio is a popular radio and television newscaster, journalist, and a TV host in the Philippines. He currently co-anchors GMA Network's late-night newscast, Saksi with Vicky Morales and hosts a morning radio show, One on One with Igan on DZBB.-Biography:In his elementary and high school...
, Rhea SantosRhea SantosRhea Santos is an award-winning broadcast journalist, Host and newscaster in the Philippines. She currently co-anchors GMA Network's Unang Hirit and hosts several news and public affairs programs on GMA Network.-Profile:...
, Pia ArcangelPia ArcangelPia Arcangel-Halili is a television newscaster and journalist in the Philippines. She is currently a co-anchor of GMA News TV's afternoon newscast, Balitanghali with Raffy Tima and formerly a host of Art Angel, a weekly children's show, on GMA Network. She is married to PBA SOLAR Sports...
and Connie Sison (5:15, 6:00 and 7:30)- Headline Balita - Top Stories of the Day
- Ronda Balita - Police Reports
- Balitang Abroad - Worldwide News
- Sports - Sports News
- Ratsada Probinsya - Provincial/Regional News
- High Tech Balita - Technology News
- Amazing Balita
- Unang Chika - Showbiz News (Luanne Dy)
- Hirit Trapiko - Traffic Update (Love Añover)
- Kapusong Totoo - Stories from GMA Kapuso Foundation
- e-Hirit - Trivia Question
- Check Your Lifestyle with Edu (Edu Manzano)
- Showbiz Hirit - Showbiz News (Lhar Santiago)
- Talakayan with Igan - One-on-One interview (Arnold Clavio)
- People, Places, and Events - Press/Media Releases
PMPC Star Awards for Television
- 2001 Winner, Best Morning Show & Hosts
- 2002 Winner, Best Morning Show & Hosts
- 2008 Winner, Best Morning Show & Hosts
- 1999 Nominated, Best Morning Show & Hosts
- 2000 Nominated, Best Morning Show & Hosts
- 2003 Nominated, Best Morning Show & Hosts
- 2004 Nominated, Best Morning Show & Hosts
- 2005 Nominated, Best Morning Show & Hosts
- 2006 Nominated, Best Morning Show & Hosts
- 2007 Nominated, Best Morning Show & Hosts
- 2009 Nominated, Best Morning Show & Hosts