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Many were surprised back in February 2018 when one of the most recognizable Kapuso news reporters Steve Dailisan made a huge decision to leave his career. Read on and find out why and where he is now.

Many were surprised back in February 2018 when one of the most recognizable Kapuso news reporters Steve Dailisan made a huge decision to leave his career and study to become a pilot.

In a recent Facebook post, Steve shared the reason why he chose a different path after being a reporter for over a decade.

Steve said that it was not an easy decision to turn his back to his 'first love.' “People ask me, 'Why do you have to leave a stable and decent job? You've already invested a lot in broadcast journalism, isn't that enough? Wouldn't it be too late to start anew?'

“Sa totoo lang, hindi birong iwan ang "first Love" mo. Mahirap talikuran ang mga bagay na nakasanayan mo na. Pero kapag dumating ang araw na kakailanganin mong mag-desisyon, pipiliin mo ang bagay na mas magpapatapang sa'yo.”

Steve added that he is thankful to GMA Network and his colleagues for honing him to become a good journalist but he knows that starting again from nothing is a leap of faith.

“I owe a lot to GMA Network, my bosses, colleagues, friends from other network and even sources who entrusted their stories - life stories - with me. They honed me to become a good journalist. And so when I bid goodbye to my career of 12 years, I know there's no more looking back.”

Steve left everything behind and used his savings for his crazy love of flying. And after months of training, he got the chance to fly solo. Steve shared the unforgettable experience in his life with his followers.

“On the 8th of October, 2018 I was released to conquer the skies. I can't help but feel emotional as Capt. Shiel Von Dy radios the tower activating the flight plan intended for my 1st solo flight. My heart throbs as I was taxiing to enter the active runway.

“Indeed, there's that unexplainable feeling. Magkahalong kaba, takot at excitement. 'Di matutumbasan ang takot sa daming beses na nalagay sa bingit ng alanganin ang buhay ko noong reporter pa. But flying a plane requires a lot of preparation, concentration, discipline and hardwork. It's no easy job because you only have minutes or seconds to respond. The result can either be catastrophic or a huge success. And I landed safely on runway 19.”

The former GMA News reporter admitted that he is struggling financially now, but his family and friends is what keeps him going.

"It may be true, being a pilot was never my childhood dream. But our future is not just about our dreams. It's about fulfilling our mission, our destiny and our life purpose as a whole. Mahirap man siyang pangarapin noon, hindi naman nangangahulugang hindi mo na siya puwedeng pagsikapang maabot ngayon. I may have been struggling financially now but my family and friends are more than enough to keep me going.”