Alden Richards, naging sentimental matapos ang simpleng bonding kasama ang kuya

Published 20 Oct 2026 at 6:26 PM

by Stacy dela Fuente

3 min read

Alden Richards visited his older brother in San Francisco after his work stint at the Pinoy Fiesta in Las Vegas
The actor shared how a simple day of hiking and spending time at a park became meaningful for them
Alden admitted that he felt separation anxiety and sadness when it was time to return to the Philippines
His short US trip made him appreciate family moments more as he grows older

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Alden Richards opened up about a meaningful family experience during his recent trip to the United States, revealing how spending time with his older brother gave him a deeper appreciation for their relationship.

Alden Richards, naging sentimental matapos ang simpleng bonding kasama ang kuya — Photo: Alden Richards
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The Code Grey actor visited his brother in San Francisco following his work stint at the Pinoy Fiesta in Las Vegas, Nevada. In a report by Aubrey Carampel on 24 Oras on Monday, October 19, Alden recalled how they spent time together during his brief visit.

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Their activities were simple, but the experience left a lasting impression on the actor, especially because of how they interacted with each other while growing up.

“Nag-hike kami. Nag-date kami sa park. Kaming dalawa lang. We were just catching up sa life, basically,” he shared.

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Alden explained that the experience was particularly meaningful because he and his brother were not typically expressive with their affection toward each other when they were younger.

“And I appreciated that kasi I never knew that we are capable of that kind of moments, e. Kasi growing up, 'di kami showy. 'Di kami clingy sa isa't isa, so talagang na-appreciate ko 'yung moment na 'yun,” he added.

The actor also admitted that leaving his brother and returning to the Philippines brought feelings of sadness. He described experiencing “sepanx,” or separation anxiety, as their time together came to an end.

Despite the short duration of his visit, Alden considered the trip beneficial in more ways than one. Beyond fulfilling his professional commitments, he was able to reconnect with his family and create memories that he could cherish.

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“I think this US trip has done me good in so many ways, and parang it made me treasure family more. Like family moments,” he said.

Alden also reflected on how his perspective toward family has changed over the years. As he gets older, he finds himself becoming more sentimental about the time he spends with his loved ones.

“But iba, kahit short trip lang, punong-puno siya ng fun, love, and shared moments together,” he added.

His experience highlights how even a brief visit can strengthen family connections. For Alden, the trip was not only an opportunity to fulfill work commitments abroad but also a chance to appreciate a relationship that has taken on a deeper meaning with time.

Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr., professionally known as Alden Richards, is a prominent Filipino actor, television host, model, and singer. As a longtime artist of GMA Network, he has starred in numerous hit television series and blockbuster films, including the record-breaking movie Hello, Love, Goodbye.

In another report, Alden Richards caught the attention of social media users after leaving a playful comment on Scuderia Ferrari’s Instagram post featuring Nadine Lustre. The actor wrote “Panisssss” on the upload, which showed the actress at the racing team's garage. At the time the screenshot was taken, his short remark had already garnered 3,199 likes. Ferrari also tagged Nadine in the post and captioned it, “Spotted in the garage.”