Atom Araullo

Alfonso Tomas "Atom" Pagaduan Araullo (born October 19, 1982) is a Filipino model, TV presenter, triathlete and a former news reporter of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs shows like Umagang Kay Ganda, TV Patrol World and Bandila. He was also a contributor to Studio 23's Y Speak. Araullo is currently an Advocate for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in the Philippines. He received a star on the Eastwood City Walk of Fame on November 21, 2017. 2Early life and education Born to an activist family, Araullo spent most of his early childhood days with his parents battling it out during the Marcos dictatorship. This has exposed him to the political struggle in the country. During his early elementary school days, his parents exposed him to sports and the theater. As a result, he became part of several plays and has joined various competitions as a triathlete. He finished his elementary education at the Ateneo de Manila, and his high school education at the Philippine Science High School. Araullo graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics from the University of the Philippines (Diliman Campus