Alvin Elchico bid TV Patrol Weekend farewell as he will become part of the daily TV Patrol newscast starting Monday, September 2.

In the Sunday episode of TV Patrol Weekend, Alvin announced that he will be embracing a new chapter in his career.

"Ngayon po ang huling araw ko sa TV Patrol Weekend. At sa loob ng mahigit 13 taon mula 2011, ito po ang trabaho ko taga-weekend, Sabado at Linggo, ang maghatid sa inyo ng mga nagbabagang balita," he said in his farewell message.

Alvin highlighted the big contribution of the weekend news program to his career.

"Malungkot ko pong iiwan ang mahal kong TV Patrol Weekend dahil dito ako nag-grow bilang isang news anchor. Dito po ako nahasa sa tulong ng lahat ng staff at ng production team ng TV Patrol Weekend. Kaya sa aking huling newscast, gusto kong pasalamatan ang lahat ng bumubuo ng TV Patrol Weekend," he remarked.

He also said that he will be missing working with his fellow broadcaster Zen Hernandez.

As he is set to commence a new chapter in his career, he expressed his gratitude to the management and to the Filipino audiences for the trust that has been given to him.

"Simula bukas panibagong yugto naman ng aking buhay sa newsroom ang aking tatahakin at araw-araw na akong magbabalita sa TV Patrol. Maraming, maraming salamat po sa tiwala," he said.

He went on: "Salamat po sa lahat ng Kapamilya na patuloy na tumatangkilik sa ABS-CBN News. Ipanapangako po namin na hindi namin kayo iiwan at patuloy naming paggagandahin ang pagkalap ng balita at impormasyon para sa sambayanang Pilipino sa Pilipinas at sa buong mundo," he remarked.  

READ: Henry Omaga-Diaz bids goodbye to ‘TV Patrol’ as he moves to Canada

Netizens were quick to react to the announcement.

"Magaling po siyang magdeliver ng news. Modulated pa ang boses. Congrats sir Alvin. You deserve this promotion and new assignment," one netizen commented.

"Congrats po, Alvin Elchico! At good luck sa TV Patrol sa Lunes, makakasama mo sina Bernadette Sembrano, Karen Davila at kabayan Noli de Castro," another netizen posted.

The move happened following Henry Omaga-Diaz's departure from TV Patrol as he migrated to Canada.

It was on Friday, August 30 when Henry announced that he will be leaving the daily news program as he will be joining his family overseas.