Unang Hirit is the flagship morning show of GMA Network Inc. from the Philippines, which airs news and information that Filipinos need to know upon waking up coupled with live features and events. It first aired on December 6, 1999 replacing Mornings @GMA.In 2009, the show marked its 10th anniversary, making it the longest-running morning show in the Philippines.
UH caters news, information, and entertainment to the general public.
UH set the trends of fresh, straight-forward, no bias news reporting and a no-nonsense but a jolly camaraderie among the hosts in its every episode.
UH's objective has always been to pack morning viewing with everything you need to jump start your day.
Our morning katambay includes news personalities Arnold Clavio, Rhea Santos, Pia Arcangel, and Connie Sison; hip moms Suzi Entrata-Abrera and Lyn Ching-Pascual; entertainment ka-chika Lhar Santiago and Luane Dy; and the ever-lovable Arn-Arn continue to start your day right.
Varied events, festivals, and even our UH Serbisyong Totoo caravans all over the country are regularly featured on the show by your up and bubbly "Pare" Drew Arellano, kumareng Susan Enriquez, and the morning princess Monica Verallo.
For early birds in search of the perfect route to their destinations, you can rely on our "Reyna ng Kalsada" (Queen of the Road) Love Añover.
Economic concerns of the common Filipino are answered by respected economist and UP Professor Mareng Winnie Monsod. Legal issues are not left behind with the timely and wise legal opinions of our "Kapuso sa Batas" Atty. Gaby Concepcion and get fit, wise and healthy with returning UH Barkada, Edu Manzano!
Be fit in every morning with our fitness diva, Regine Tolentino; and get fab with image consultant Ms. Olen Juarez-Lim.
On it's 10th year, Unang Hirit began organizing service-oriented segments making it a full-pledge public service show. On the same year, it was already recognized as such after the prestigious Catholic Mass Media Awards chose it as the Best Public Service TV Program, beating other more established public service shows.
Before this, Unang Hirit has already been recognized by various award-giving bodies. Unang Hirit has received the following recognitions:
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
UP Gandingan Awards
• 2008 Winner, Best Morning Show
Anak TV Seal
• 2004 Anak TV Seal Awardee
• 2010 Anak TV Seal Most Popular Program
For more information about Unang Hirit visit www.unanghirit.tv