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Social media is buzzing with the announcement of Kapamilya news reporter, Atom Araullo, that he's leaving ABS-CBN. In his Instagram post this September 15, he shared his farewell message to his home network of more than a decade.

LOOK: Stars support Atom Araullo's big career move

 

Working with ABS-CBN for over a decade has been an amazing adventure. However, the time has come to explore emerging opportunities and challenges beyond the organization. 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. To all the hardworking men and women of ABS-CBN, maraming maraming salamat :)

A post shared by Atom Araullo (@atomaraullo) on Sep 14, 2017 at 5:25pm PDT

Atom said, “However, the time has come to explore emerging opportunities and challenges beyond the organization.”

What’s more, Atom also landed in the top trending topics in Twitter Philippines this Friday morning.

Several celebrities also took to social media to react to Atom's departure from the Kapamilya network.

Atom Araullo Fans Club forever! ? @atomaraullo

— Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) September 15, 2017

Here are some reactions of Atom Araullo regarding his career move.

Wow Atom..my 3 grown up girls will be thrilled you came back. We are looking forward to watch more projects for you .We need u 4 our nation.

— @doryme56 (@AdoraCarabeo) September 15, 2017

Aww aalis na si Atom ????????

— Lorenzo Santos (@superinzong) September 15, 2017

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.

— MARIA (@cryzpkring24) September 15, 2017

Buti pa si Atom. Ginawa niyang mag-let go sa tv para i-pursue ang ibang bagay. Siya naaaaa. Passion vs practical things.

— . (@_abbywinner) September 15, 2017

Such an admirable act. Be brave to take risks and do things to your heart's content. Never stop dreaming. Thank you, @atomaraullo ????#Atom

— zara oliveros (@zaraoliveros) September 15, 2017

Atom @atomaraullo
A-bsolutely,
T-otally
O-utstanding
M-an#atom#salute

— Dennis O. Dumrique (@dennisdumrique) September 15, 2017

Several netizens also speculated that the Atom will be transferring to GMA-7.

I want to see Atom on GMA documentaries

— ivan (@ivanmagone) September 15, 2017

Oh Atom Araullo is leaving ABSCBN and might be back in GMA.

— Keeno (@keenoxyrhaegal) September 15, 2017

uhmmmm lilipat ba tlga si atom sa kapusooooo

— angus stonedfish |-/ (@itisjoeymuch) September 15, 2017

I got a tip that Atom Araullo is joining GMA Public Affairs. Congrats to the network!

— Jerald Callum Uy (@jeralduy) September 15, 2017