Alden Richards visits Japanese tunnel as learning experience for 'Pulang Araw' role

Alden Richards recently took to Davao City in Mindanao to join in on the Philippine Independence Day festivities held this week.

During his trip down south, Alden made time to visit a historic Japanese tunnel in Davao City, which dates back to World War II.

The visit served as a learning experience for Alden, who plays the role of Eduardo in the family drama "Pulang Araw," which is set in the backdrop of World War II.

According to Rgil Relator on "24 Oras," Friday, the 300-meter two-way Japanese tunnel served as headquarters of the Imperial Japanese Forces and was dug by war prisoners.

Aside from the stalactites and stalagmites, as well as the birds that lived in the tunnel, war artifacts and a jail facility are also exhibited in the site. Per the report, six prisoners of war were found in that very jail, which Asia's Multimedia Star checked out for himself.

"Na-enrich nito 'yung experience ko while doing my character and also it enriched my knowledge and parang mga ideas ko about what really happened," said Alden.

He also shared that he found the war scenes in "Pulang Araw" challenging, as well as learning the way of speaking Filipino from that time period.

"Ngayon lang ako talaga nag-full-on character na involve sa giyera and wala akong masyadong good side dito, may good side man pero hindi siya 'yung pakitang-pakita. Kumbaga mahilig sa away pero ang nanaig kasi doon is 'yung pagmamahal niya sa bayan niya at sa mga taong mahal niya," he said.

Aside from Alden, Kapuso stars Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, David Licauco, and Dennis Trillo will also headline the groundbreaking series.

"Pulang Araw" is set to premiere on Netflix on July 26.

— CDC, GMA Integrated News