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Umagang kay Ganda host Atom Araullo bids goodbye to his home network after 13 years.
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Atom Araullo revealed that he wants to pursue new opportunities outside ABS-CBN.
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ABS-CBN management supports Atom Araullo’s decision.
ABS-CBN broadcast journalist, Atom Araullo announced on Umagang Kay Ganda that he is leaving ABS CBN after 13 years. He shared that he wants to pursue new opportunities outside his home network.
“Marami pa kasi akong planong gawin, gustong subukan, kailangan mag-focus pero siyempre ganon pa rin naman ‘yung trabaho natin sa mundo ng journalism pero ang dami rin kasingopportunities ang nagbubukas nitong mga nakaraang buwan dahil na rin sa mga nagawa natin dito sa UKG. Alam niyo naman ang interes ko halo-halo rin ‘yan napasok na tayo sa larangan ng film-making, ‘yung Citizen Jake, mahilig rin akong kumuha ng litrato. So marami, marami akong susubukan,” he stated.
Atom also expressed his gratitude to ABS-CBN Management for supporting his decision. Atom has been part of the network for 13 years. He started in ABS-CBN’s Studio 23 in 2004.
“Ako naman eh tuwang-tuwa dahil supportive naman ang management at wala naman kaming napag-awayan dito sa mangyayaring ito. Napagkasunduan namin na may mga bagay na may simula at katapusan at ito na ‘yung panahon na kumbaga sumubok lang ng bagong landas,” Atom shared.
Meanwhile, ABS-CBN released a statement about Atom’s departure and wishes him on his future endeavors.
“ABS-CBN has allowed journalist Atom Araullo to explore new interests in film, broadcast and digital media outside of the company. Atom says the training and exposure he got from the network as reporter and TV host have equipped him to try out other opportunities in the media industry here and abroad. ABS-CBN wishes Atom all the best in his future endeavors. He will always remain a Kapamilya,” the statement said.
On an Instagram post, he shared his farewell message to his home network for more than a decade.
Netizen expressed their sentiments about Atom’s departure from Kapamilya Network.
“Atom Araullo is saying goodbye to Umagang Kay Ganda. God, his face is one of the few things that makes me wanna get up in the morning. Why?”
“I wanna be like Atom. Following your heart & chasing your dreams even if you’re leaving the people who made you into who you were.”
“Atom Araullo leaves ABS CBN and I don’t know where the good “good morning” went na. ”
“Atom Araullo is one of the best news anchors on the Philippine TV.”
“There’s a vlog by Bianca G that featured Atom saying you should look for passion in your current job. Days after, umalis siya sa dos.”
Some celebrities also showed support through social media.
“Atom Araullo Fans Club forever! ❤ @atomaraullo”
Drew Arellano commented in instagram, “Release those wings.”
Sam YG also replied, “@atomaraullo 👊👊”
