Dading (2014)

Carding (Gabby Eigenmann) is an adult gay man who decided to raise as his own daughter the love child of his best friend, Beth (Glaiza de Castro) and her lover, Joemer (Benjamin Alves). Despite Beth's shortcomings as a mother to Precious (Zarah Mae Deligero), Carding patiently understands and even assures Beth how grateful he is to be a parent to Precious. Meanwhile, Beth continues to strive and finish her studies not only for herself but for the future of her daughter. In the story, Beth even chooses to work in Manila to provide a better life for Precious but even so, she still makes sure that her presence is felt by constantly communicating with her daughter. Despite being teased by her classmates of having a gay father, Precious dearly loves Carding. She grows up as a cheerful and talented girl. They are living as a happy family when Joemer suddenly enters the picture. Despite Beth's attempts to get rid of him, Joemer will eventually convince Beth that he just wants to get to know his daughter and has no plans of ruining her marriage. Carding agrees to Beth's decision but not when he starts to notice that Beth is falling in love again with Joemer. Who is the rightful father for Precious? How can Beth work things out for her daughter? Can Joemer make up for the chances he lost with his daughter?