CNN's Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour congratulated the network saying, "Happy birthday, CNN Philippines! You've had a very great first year, may there be many more!"
The new morning team will also include former 'Umagang Kay Ganda' host Andrei Felix, and Claudine Trillo.
Jarin-Bennett is joining the local CNN station after almost two decades of experience with CNN International.
The veteran journalist will become the new executive producer of the long-running 'The World Tonight.'
His exit comes amid a larger shakeup in the management ranks at CNN Philippines.