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May 8 - 21 , 2018

Unang Hirit nominated for Live Breaking News in Monte-Carlo TV Festival ’ s Golden Nymph Awards

Unang Hirit makes it as a nominee in the Live Breaking News category of the 2018 Golden Nymph Awards of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival in Monaco . It is the sole Philippine nominee this year in the entire awards , alongside entries from Al Jazeera English , BBC News , Sky News , and Russia ’ s RT for the said category .
The Monte-Carlo Television Festival has , for more than half a century , presented the very best of television from around the world . Over the course of the Festival , an international jury of leading actors and industry professionals attend screenings of all the programs in competition . The Festival culminates in the Golden Nymph Awards which will be on June 19 this year .
Veteran singer Gary Valenciano on Sunday underwent an emergency open heart surgery .
In a statement posted by his management company Manila Genesis Entertainment and Management Inc ., Valenciano said he started to feel “ a sensation I ’ d never felt before ” after his performance with his son , Gabriel , to celebrate his 35th anniversary .
“ Two weeks ago , I celebrated my 35th anniversary in entertainment with a dance performance with my son , Gabriel , and a beloved team that ’ s second family to me ,” Valenciano wrote .
“ To some , it may have looked like routine movements for my songs from yesteryears , but that performance is one I won ’ t ever forget . My life from that point would never be the same .
“ After that dance , I felt a sensation I ’ d never felt before -- not even during the times I would push myself , riding my mountain bike on the trails for extended periods of time -- I felt tightness and pain in my chest ,” he revealed . According to Valenciano , it was after his check up that he discovered that his left anterior descending artery has been blocked
Unang Hirit ’ s entry is its coverage of the Resorts World Manila attack in June 2017 . What was initially thought to be an attack related to the ongoing siege of the ISIS-linked Maute group in the Southern Philippines was soon revealed to be the work of a lone gunman , a disgruntled gambler indiscriminately firing at casino guests and setting gambling tables on fire .
News anchor Connie Sison rushed to the scene and asked then NCRPO Chief and now PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde in a live ambush interview the questions the public was asking . As the event unfolded , Unang Hirit provided the first information about the attacker and put to rest speculations of a terror attack . A seasoned and relentless journalist , Connie also interviewed a worker who helped save escaping employees . She was also among the first to obtain a photo of the dead suspect .
Reporters Vonne Aquino , Jay Sabale and Victoria Tulad were among the first at the scene as the attack began past midnight . By the time Unang Hirit aired , they had pieced together the complete picture which includes
Unang Hirit ( news anchors Arnold Clavio & Connie Sison ) up for Live Breaking News award
victims , witnesses , Resorts World officials and the authorities .
In this age of instant information which includes fake news , GMA ’ s Unang Hirit holds fast more than ever to uncovering the truth . First and only . It ’ s their Serbisyong Totoo .

Gary Valenciano undergoes surgery

due to diabetes .
“ Friends - the good news ? I have a good , strong heart . The doctors are amazed . My heart and all its blood vessels , with the exception of one , are miraculously in excellent condition . Surprising after 39 years of Type 1 diabetes . The tough news ? The one exception - the main valve , my left anterior descending artery ( LAD ) is 95 % blocked and now has very thin walls , because of diabetes ,” he wrote .
Valenciano also apologized to all the companies and shows he might have to miss because of his surgery . Outpouring support Messages of support from his colleagues in the industry poured in for Gary Valenciano after he went through an emergency open heart surgery on Sunday .
Fellow singers Martin Nievera , Ogie Alcasid , Zsa Zsa Padilla and Jaya all took to social media to share their get-well-soon messages for Valenciano .
We are behind you ! Prayers for a
quick recovery bro !” Nievera wrote in his Instagram post .
Alcasid , likewise , posted a message of encouragement for his fellow “ Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids ” judge .
“ Dear bro , you will definitely be back stronger !! We are all here for you and cheering you on to your full recovery !! God be praised for your beautiful faith . We love you bro !” he wrote .
Padilla and Jaya also posted
Unang Hirit is the Philippines ’ No . 1 and longest-running morning show . For nearly two decades , it has been the morning habit of television viewers by delivering the day ’ s freshest news and featuring the latest personalities , places and trends .
Unang Balita is the newscast within Unang Hirit and is anchored by multi-awarded hosts Arnold Clavio , Rhea Santos , Ivan Mayrina , Connie Sison , and Susan Enriquez . It delivers the news as it happens and provide in-depth discussion on the latest important issues with newsmakers and experts . ●
- GMA News
their photos with Valenciano , both hoping for his speedy recovery .
Aicelle Santos was also among those who wished her “ Tito Gary ” a quick recovery .
“ Sending hugs and prayers , and declaring complete recovery and total healing on you Tito , in Jesus ’ name ,” Santos wrote .
Meanwhile , Valenciano ’ s children also posted their messages of support for their father . ●
- ABS-CBN News