Unang Hirit goes to the Holy Land in Israel this Holy Week with Rhea Santos anchoring the live telecast.
Santos takes viewers to various pilgrim sites connected to the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. These include: Bethphage—the place where Jesus entered the City of Jerusalem which is now commemorated every Palm Sunday; the Upper Room—the site of the Last Supper; and the Via Dolorosa—the path that Jesus walked on his way to his Crucifixion.
Unang Hirit will also feature the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the present Mt. Calvary where Jesus was crucified and the tomb where Jesus’ body was laid to rest.
Included in Santos’ itinerary is a visit to other places that were part of Jesus’ life such as Bethlehem where he was born, the Jordan River where he was baptized, the Sea of Galilee where Jesus walked on water, and the Mount of Temptation where Jesus was tempted by the devil.
This live Lenten coverage from the Holy Land in Israel runs until March 28. It aims to make the coming Holy Week more meaningful for Filipino viewers. Selected reports also air on 24 Oras.
A first on Philippine television, Unang Hirit will also be featuring local customs, finds and food haunts.
