The country's longest running morning show, 'Unang Hirit' (UH), is turning a year older this December!
As they cross the 22-year mark, the UH barkada has certainly forged an unrivaled bond beyond the confines of the show.
“Hindi na kami co-workers eh. Magkakadugtong na rin 'yung mga [buhay namin]. Hindi mo maipagpapalit 'yung naging friendship na binunga nitong programang ito,” multi-awarded newscaster and UH host Arnold Clavio said.
From their make-do potluck “carinderia” in the studio to their shared moments filled with laughter, the UH barkada has created colorful traditions and memories from both in front and behind the camera.
In this gallery, prepare to get clued up about the one-of-a-kind members of the UH barkada.
A pioneer in 'Unang Hirit,' Arnold considers himself as the “tatay ng barkada” since he's been in the program the longest. He's also been into one of the most classic dad sports ever - golfing.
Everyone in the UH barkada refers to Susan as the life of the group. Both on-screen and off-screen, her contagious goofy side would always make everyone laugh.
Susan also recently debuted in the world of Tiktok where she posts videos of her doing trendy challenges with other members of the UH barkada.
Connie Sison is the definition of “mommy on the go,” but according to her, finding the right balance between her duties as a reporter and a mother especially during the pandemic is still a work in progress.
In front of the camera, Ivan is a seasoned journalist, but during his free time, Ivan is also quite a pro in riding motorcycles. When he's not taking his motorcycle out for a run, he's probably making treasured memories with his wife and two children.
Behind the camera, Mariz is also a loud and proud Hallyu fan girl, specifically of the K-pop megastars BTS and the ultimate K-drama boyfriend Park Bo-gum.
Filled with her ever-present youthful glow and bubbly charm, Lyn Ching is always a breath of fresh air in the UH barkada. She also never misses out on the chance to inspire others with thoughtful words and compassionate actions.
From her “Eat Girl” nickname, it's no secret that Love is absolutely in love with food. Count her in for any adventure that involves food and traveling!
Despite the ever-changing weather, Nathaniel Cruz or Mang Tani is a dependable voice to the Filipino people. Whether he's doing it from home or the studio, he stays firmly committed to his duty of informing the people about how to prepare for the weather.
Mareng Winnie, as what most would call her, is a multi-faceted host at Unang Hirit. Apart from her expertise in economy and politics, she's also a master in cooking and vlogging.
Kapuso sa Batas Atty. Gaby Concepcion uses a conversational approach in explaining legal matters to the people. Her role in the UH barkada is to help make the law more understandable for others to better be protected by it.