Considered one of the country’s most-respected seasoned journalists and broadcasters, GMA News pillar Arnold Clavio is celebrating 30 years as a broadcast journalist.
In 1989, Arnold joined GMA Network as a radio reporter for DZBB. He wrote for various news programs before he became an on-camera reporter. As a reporter, he first appeared in Brigada Siete in 1994.
Over the years, Arnold has been known for his hard-hitting yet informative and entertaining reporting style.
At present, Arnold co-hosts the country’s longest-running and top-rating morning show Unang Hirit and anchors GMA’s late night newscast Saksi, both shows Monday to Friday. Also, he hosts the public affairs program Alisto every Tuesday after Saksi.
On GMA News TV, Arnold hosts the talk show Tonight with Arnold Clavio (TWAC) every Wednesday evening. And on DZBB, he co-anchors the radio program Dobol A sa Dobol B, weekdays at 10 a.m.
On top of being a trusted figure in the media, Arnold has also established the iGan ng Pilipinas Foundation, Inc. to help sick children, especially those with diabetes, being a diabetic himself.
Arnold highlighted his 30th year in the industry by launching his very own book, Iskets, Piktyur at Tula in an intimate gathering of friends and family on Aug. 5.
At the book launch, Arnold shared how Iskets, Piktyur at Tula came to life, saying how grateful he was that he was blessed with such talent.
“Ito ay nabuo bilang pasasalamat ko rin sa Panginoon na 30 taon na naglilingkod ako sa propesyong napili ko. Salamat sa talent na ibinigay ng nasa taas,” he said. He added that technology helped him in sharing his works. “Nagkaroon ng social media, technology, bagong apps, mas naging madali nang i-express kung ano man ang nasa loob.”
He told those present to explore their artistic side as well. “Sana tuklasin ninyo rin. Alam kong bawat isa sa atin may binigay na regalo. Tuklasin natin ‘yan para sa pagpuri sa Kanya. Kapag gumagawa ako ng sketch at tula, gumagaan ang pakiramdam ko parang andun ‘yung biyaya kasi binabalik ko sa Kanya, hindi mo sinasayang ‘yung binigay niyang talent.”
He also shared a message to those who became part of his three-decade journey, “Maraming salamat sa lahat ng mga kaibigan noon at ngayon na nakiki-celebrate sa aking 30 taong paglilingkod.”
During the book launch, Arnold also shared some of his sketches and artwork in an exhibit. Part of the proceeds will go to iGan Foundation.