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Alden Richards starts pilot training: 'Reaching new heights'

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Alden Richards is setting his sights on a new goal: becoming a pilot.</p><p>On his Instagram page, Alden shared snapshots from an aviation training center in Clark Pampanga, writing, &quot;Reaching new heights, one flight at a time✈️.&quot;</p><p>In his post, Alden is seen posing beside a &quot;Ready for Training&quot; sign and inside a flight simulator, giving fans a glimpse of his latest endeavor.</p><p>Fans were quick to express their excitement and support for Alden.</p><p>&quot;Hope to fly with you in the near future, Capt. Faulkerson. Blue skies and tailwinds always! 💙&quot; one fan wrote.</p><p>&quot;I am so happy and excited for you!&quot; another commented.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DI3lQIhJATD/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=553&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A192621.09999999404%2C%22ls%22%3A192289.20000000298%2C%22le%22%3A192292.09999999404%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="0" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe><blockquote class=" instagram-media-registered" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DI3lQIhJATD/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" id="instagram-media-payload-0" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 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He shared that it’s a crucial part of maintaining his mental health.</p><p>&quot;&#x27;Yung running kasi is more than just a sport already. Number one reason niya is for my sanity talaga. Medyo psychological na &#x27;yung effect sa akin ng running so ito kagaya nito, iba eh, it&#x27;s a different world for me,&quot; he relayed.</p><p>On March 21, Alden announced that he was spearheading a fun run event to support Filipino filmmakers.</p><p>&quot;LIGHTS, CAMERA, RUN! 🏃‍♂️ Takbo Para Sa Pelikulang Pilipino 🎬 Registration kicks off TOMORROW/LATER, MARCH 21, at 4PM! 🔥 Stay tuned!—you wouldn’t want to miss this! 🚀&quot; the actor posted on social media.</p><p>&quot;All the proceeds of the fun run will go directly to Mowelfund,&quot; Alden said in a previous interview.</p><p>The event is scheduled for May 11 at the Mall of Asia and is open to the public. Participants are encouraged to come in costume, dressed as their favorite movie characters whether from local or international films.</p>

<p>Alden Richards has started his pilot training at an aviation training center in Pampanga. </p>

Alden Richards has started his pilot training at an aviation training center in Pampanga.