Atom Araullo leaves ABS-CBN

MANILA – Atom Araullo is leaving ABS-CBN after working for the network for over a decade.

While he considers his time with the organization an "amazing adventure," Araullo said the time has come for him to explore emerging opportunities and challenges.

"Although I am taking a new path, I have nothing but respect and gratitude for the company that helped me become the journalist I am today," he said in a statement. "To all the hardworking men and women of ABS-CBN, maraming maraming salamat.”

In a statement, ABS-CBN wishes Araullo the best in his future endeavors.

"ABS-CBN has allowed journalist Atom Araullo to explore new interests in film, broadcast and digital media outside of the company," the network said in a statement.

"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," it added.

Despite his decision to leave, ABS-CBN said Araullo will always remain a Kapamilya.

During his stay at ABS-CBN, Araullo earned several accolades including a bronze world medal at the New York Festivals Awards for his documentary “Warmer” in April this year.

The same documentary earned a nod at the 38th Catholic Mass Media Awards.

In May 2017, he was also hailed by the University of the Philippines Los Baños community as the Best Public Service Program Host for his show “Red Alert.”

In 2014, Araullo was proclaimed as one of the winners in the SUPER (Salute to Unparalled People, Endeavours and Resources) Awards for risking their lives while covering the wrath of super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in November 2013.

 Just recently, Araullo tried his hand at acting for the upcoming film "Citizen Jake.”

The movie, billed as the comeback movie of acclaimed auteur Mike de Leon, will be Araullo’s acting debut.

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The Grand Trans-Siberian journey to Mongolia

Journalist Atom Araullo took a journey across Europe and Asia, travelling on the Grand Trans-Siberian Train, the world's longest railway, towards Mongolia. Here's a look at the last leg of his trip.

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Atom's documentary gets bronze at New York Festivals

MANILA – Atom Araullo's documentary "Warmer" won a bronze world medal at the New York Festivals Awards for international TV programs and films.

 The documentary, which delves into grave climate conditions as experienced in two different parts of the world, was a winner in the climate change and sustainability category.

Other ABS-CBN programs and productions that got a finalist certificate were: "Lando's Wrath" (best coverage of a continuing news story); "Typhoon Lando" (best newscast); and "Mukha: Serbisyo" (current affairs).

ABS-CBN Integrated News head Ging Reyes presented an award in this year's NYF, a competition that aims to honor the world's best television and film work from more than 40 countries.

Reyes took the stage at the awards gala held in Las Vegas on April 25, alongside other prominent industry executives and international award-winners such as NAB executive vice president of conventions and business operations Chris Brown, CBS Sports' Ken Aagaard, and Clayton Conservani and Carolina Barcellos of Brazil's TV Globo.

"This year more than ever before, content creators across all platforms and all genres engaged viewers in an immersive conversation about the important topics and critical issues facing us today," said NYF vice president and executive director Rose Anderson.

"From climate change documentaries to primetime drama to major sports events, the art of storytelling and the science of new technology gave audiences new ways to experience and to navigate our ever-changing world."

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Atom Araullo documentary a finalist in New York international TV, film fest

Atom Araullo's "Warmer," a documentary that delves into grave climate conditions as experienced in two different parts of the world, made it as a finalist in the climate change and sustainability category in the New York Festivals Awards for international TV programs and films.

Other ABS-CBN programs and productions that reached the final lists of their respective categories include "Lando's Wrath" (best coverage of a continuing news story), Typhoon Lando (best newscast), Mukha: Serbisyo (current affairs).

The awards gala will be held in Las Vegas on April 25.

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Atom Araullo marks birthday on 'UKG'

MANILA -- Broadcast journalist Atom Araullo celebrated his birthday on "Umagang Kay Ganda" on Tuesday, one day before he turns 34 on Wednesday.

Araullo thanked his "UKG" family for being part of his "morning routine ko for the past years."

"Siyempre 'yung family ko na lagi akong ginigising kapag 'di ako nagigising ng umaga, at sa lahat ng mga manood na na hindi nakakalimot, thank you, thank you," he added.

Umagang Kay Ganda, October 18, 2016

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ABS-CBN News reporter Atom Araullo resigns from reportorial duties

Netizens have different reactions to the said news.

Some rumors said that Atom opted to resign mainly because of his strong opinions about the controversy surrounding the burial of former President Ferdinand Marcos in which some people accused him of being a biased reporter, thereby affecting the integrity of the News Department.

Unfortunately, it is true. Atom has decided to drop all his duties as a reporter for TV Patrol, Bandila, and ANC to explore opportunities and pursue his other interests.

According to Ging Reyes, head of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs:

“Atom Araullo had filed his resignation from his reportorial duties but will remain an on camera talent of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs as an anchor in Umagang Kay Ganda and Red Alert. He said he arrived at this decision to be able to pursue other endeavors that would also help him grow as a journalist and as a host. He is aware that the news organization has included him in its future plans and will continue to assign him stories, coverage and events, befitting his position as a journalist.”

Araullo became a segment producer for ABS-CBN then eventually became a field reporter a couple of years after.



(Sandra Agno)

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LOOK: Atom Araullo looks dashing in new mag cover

MANILA - ABS-CBN reporter and host Atom Araullo looked dashing as ever as he again graces a cover of a local lifestyle magazine -- this time, for the March issue of Esquire Philippines.

On Thursday, Esquire unveiled its cover for its travel issue featuring Araullo, dubbed as a "man on the move," sporting an enormous grey coat over a combination of a white shirt, black tie, dark pants, and leather shoes.

The issue will also include an article on Araullo where he talks about the lessons he learned from his parents, and his training as a physicist and journalist, among other things.

Araullo was photography by Jason Quibilan with styling by Clifford Olanday and Muriel Vega Perez.

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LOOK: Atom Araullo poses for travel mag

MANILA – ABS-CBN reporter and host Atom Araullo is as charming as ever as he appears on the pages of a local travel magazine.

Araullo is featured in the latest issue of Explore Philippines magazine, where he is seen posing on a motorcycle and enjoying a meal, among others.

Netizens were abuzz last month as Araullo was linked to Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach while he was interviewing her via satellite on the ABS-CBN show “Umagang Kay Ganda”.

The two had the chance to meet face-to-face when Wurtzbach visited the ABS-CBN compound.


Check out Araullo’s photos for Explore Philippines magazine which were photographed by Gabby Cantero.

Mobile users can view the desktop version of the slideshow here.

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What Atom Araullo learned from his father

MANILA – ABS-CBN reporter Atom Araullo credited his father as one of the people who is responsible for the person he has become today.

In celebration of Father’s Day, Araullo greeted his dad on air during his DZMM show on Sunday morning.

“Happy Father’s Day, Papski. Iyan po ang responsable sa lalaking nakikita niyo ngayon. Kung ano man ang resulta, siya po ang sisihin niyo o purihin niyo. Iyan po si Mike Araullo,” he said.



In a previous interview with Smart Parenting, Araullo said he learned to live a “fuller life” from his father.

"One of the things that [my father] taught me that stuck was to be a well-rounded person. When I was younger my dad encouraged me to try so many things, and to explore opportunities that I didn’t even know I was interested in,” he said.

He added: “Because of all those experiences and the people I’ve met along the way, I feel like I live a much fuller life and I’ve gained a lot of perspective.”

Acknowledging his father as his role model, Araullo said what he taught him “also influenced how I plan to raise my family in the future."

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Throwback: Atom Araullo remembers Yolanda's wrath

TACLOBAN - ABS-CBN correspondent Atom Araullo was the last reporter to give an update on the weather condition in Tacloban before it was ravaged by super typhoon Yolanda on November 8, 2013.

This is what he saw.

ABS-CBN UMAGANG KAY GANDA, November 7, 2014

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Atom Araullo graces magazine cover

MANILA – ABS-CBN News reporter Atom Araullo gets a makeover as he graces the cover of Mega Man, the men’s edition of the local fashion magazine Mega.

Araullo was photographed in Divisoria for the cover, where he is seen wearing a blue blazer and an orange polo paired with denim jeans.

A blurb on the magazine referred to Araullo as “that guy in the rain,” referring to his daringcoverage of super typhoon “Yolanda” (international name Haiyan) last year.

“We admit we caused traffic on the busy roads of Divisoria when we shot this month’s Mega Man cover. It wasn’t surprising that news reporter Atom Araullo literally stopped people in their tracks. With an undeniable charm and humor to boot, he has risen to become a leading man of sorts, albeit reluctantly,” a write-up on the magazine’s website read.

In a newspaper interview last December, Araullo declined the “Superman” tag given to him by netizens for braving the strong rains of “Yolanda” and helping residents cross deep floods.

“I’m not a hero. I was just one of the guys covering the storm,” he stressed.

Araullo, who started his television career via the ‘90s educational show “5 and Up,” was hailed by the lifestyle website Spot.ph in 2010 as the “cutest newsman” in the Philippines.

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Will Atom Araullo join showbiz?

MANILA -- ABS-CBN reporter Atom Araullo admitted that there are offers for him to do acting projects but said he simply can't do it.

"Hindi kasi pwede sa mga reporters. Hindi kami pwedeng mag-crossover. Mayroon akong mga kaibigan sa theater, sa film, kasi I was acting when I was younger. Maraming mga interesting projects, sa totoo lang, especially mga indie films. They talk to me if I’m interested in specific roles. Unfortunately, hindi talaga pwede," Araullo said in an interview on Tuesday.

"Generally speaking, as a profession, hindi talaga nangyayari iyon. Kasi people like journalists as journalists, entertainers as entertainers, I guess. I’m not sure if that will change in the future. But that’s how it is now. Ito talaga ang trabaho ko," he added.

Sexy reporter

In the interview, Araullo was also asked for his reaction to online polls that list him among the sexiest reporters.

"Syempre I’m flattered. Sino ba naman ang hindi matutuwa? But I don’t see myself as sex symbol. Siguro kung may spectrum ng cute at sexy, feeling ko mas nandoon pa ako sa kabilang side (sa cute). Growing up, I always felt a little awkward. So, that’s certainly something new, pero I’m not complaining," he said.

Araullo said that with his work, it's a conscious effort to really look good on television.

"We have to be conscious of how we look to a certain extent. But not so much. It’s a far second consideration. But, yes, we have to take care of our fitness at least. It’s not so much the looks. Pero parang kailangan you look fit, magbibihis ka ng maayos, ganoon lang. Mabilis naman ang mga viewers. Sa totoo lang mas importante sa kanila 'yung magaling mag-deliver ng news. They get past that very quickly," he added.

Aside from co-hosting "Umagang Kay Ganda," Araullo is also hosting News and Current Affairs show "Hiwaga," which airs every Friday at 4:15 p.m..

"This is a higher gear. Noong nagsimula kami, karamihan sa topics naming, nasa paranormal. Now, we’re trying to discuss things that are unexplained, but more on natural phenomenon, like sleepwalking, hypnosis, kulam," he said.

Araullo said hosting "Hiwaga taught him "to keep an open mind."

"Ako 'yung pinakamalaking skeptic. Kasi hindi naman ako madalas maka-pick up ng ganitong mga unusual phenomenon. Ako hindi ako nakakakita or nakakaramdam. Pero having said that, sa dami ng mga nakausap namin na may particular na karanasan, mapapaisip ka rin. At hindi mo rin pwedeng i-dismiss talaga 'yung ganoong klaseng paniniwala ng mga tao," he explained.

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