Primetime action hero Ruru Madrid recently made a visit to Tondo, Manila.
The short trip is part of the actor's preparation for an upcoming role.
He received a warm welcome from the residents, gave out snacks to kids, and played billiards.
In an Instagram post, Ruru said that he instantly fell in love with the place.
Check out Ruru Madrid's visit to Tondo, Manila in this gallery.
Ruru Madrid dropped by Tondo, Manila.
"Mahal na kita agad, Tondo," Ruru said of the place.
Ruru's visit to Tondo is part of his preparation for an upcoming series.
Residents went out of their way to greet him.
He gave out snacks to kids who were very enthusiastic about meeting him.
He took the time to take photos with the people on the street.
A lot of them recognized him from his previous TV roles in shows like Lolong and Encantadia.
A kid gets a fist bump from his idol.
Ruru shows off his skills at the billiards table."
Ruru also visited a local Tondo-based clothing brand.