Where’s Arn-Arn now? The sad state of the former “Pambansang Puppet ng Pilipinas” revealed!

• Anthony Taberna’s mascot Tonton has sparked curiosity about Arn-Arn’s whereabouts.
• It is said that the puppeteer of Arn-Arn got sick and is unable to come to work anymore, resulting for the puppet to be stored in a room at the Network.

Anthony Taberna‘s introduction of Tonton at the opening of the 8th branch of Ka Tunying at SM North, has sparked curiosity about a certain puppet’s whereabouts.

Unlike Arnold Clavio‘s Arn-Arn, Tonton has the capability to walk, dance, and entertain the attendees of the event. But Arn-Arn also has his advantages. One of which is that he can talk.

Look-Up with Tito Arnold Clavio and Arn-Arn! pic.twitter.com/FN8XxCAwbw

— Eat Bulaga! (@EatBulaga) March 10, 2014

But before people talk about a showdown between the two, where is Arnold Clavio’s sidekick?

Arn-Arn used to appear in Unang Hirit daily, helping with the commentary and reporting of news.

According to a staff of Unang Hirit, the puppet is sadly stored away in a corner of a room at the News and Current Affairs department of GMA Network.

Magpapahuli ba naman si Arn-Arn sa #ALDUBEBForLove? Of course not! Cutie! ♥ (Photo by Janela Paguio) pic.twitter.com/z2Gl9Jblod

— Unang Hirit (@UnangHirit) September 26, 2015

It is said to be that the puppeteer got sick and is unable to work anymore.

“Nakatago na lang si Arn-Arn. Nagkasakit kasi yung puppetter kaya hindi na siya puwedeng magtrabaho.”

Arn-Arn was known as the “Pambansang Puppet ng Pilipinas” who even had its own Twitter account.