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MANILA, Philippines – GMA’s morning show “Unang Hirit” celebrates the historic milestone of its 25th year on the air.
“Unang Hirit” first aired in 1999 as a morning show offering daily news and lifestyle stories.
“We’ve been bringing you news and surprises for 25 years. Thank you to those who wake up early in the morning. Part of our life is to make you happy, to give you hope, to be your alarm clock and an important source of information,” said presenter Arnold Clavio.
“Nothing has changed since then. Staying ahead of the competition is our promise for 25 years,” he added.
Another presenter, veteran broadcast journalist Susan Enriquez, also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the loyal viewers who have supported the show over the years.
“Thank you for your continued support. 25 years of ‘Unang Hirit’ are thanks to all of you who have followed us. “Thank you so much, Sana. It’s been 25 years,” she said.
Commenting on the latest trends, another co-host, Ms. Lin Chin, expressed her gratitude to loyal viewers who have made the morning crew a part of her life for 25 years.
Activities throughout the week
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, “Unang Hilit” will be going all out with a week of anniversary specials packed with homages to its traditions, surprises and features.
Ahead o, of the grand anniversary celebration, the show launched the highly popular series “Sorpresa Bente Singko,” which offers viewers incredible deals such as rice for only P25 per kilo and LPG for only P25. But the surprises don’t end there: many of these key items were given away completely free of charge.
As part of the celebrations, “Unang Hirit” will perform a rearranged version of its iconic theme song. This special performance will be performed live by the legendary Jose Mari Chan and singers Zephany and Mark Bautista. The trio will deliver a fresh, contemporary interpretation of the classic, paying a fitting tribute to 25 unforgettable years.
To add to the nostalgia, the popular Sexbomb Dancers, who are also celebrating their 25th anniversary, will reunite for a special performance. Celebrities, influencers, and other notables will also be joining the week-long celebration, making it an unforgettable celebration.
“As someone who was part of ‘Unang Hirit’ from day one, 25 years ago, you can imagine what I felt. I’m so excited,” said Suzie Entrata-Abrera. “It was so emotional when we celebrated our silver wedding anniversary. Who would have thought that 25 years later we’d still be doing this? And we know that our viewers are still very appreciative of us and thank you for enjoying the show for the past 25 years. And we want to say a big thank you to everyone who witnessed this show in front of the camera, but especially those who were off camera and made Unang Hirit even better:
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