The story follows Kent () and Harvey ( Jesse Guinto ), a gay couple who have been together for seven years. Having originally met at a sex party, the duo has maintained a successful open relationship since the very inception of their bond. For Kent, the non-monogamous lifestyle is a natural expression of freedom and a core component of his identity.
Organizers are already planning year-round “Bigayan Hubs” in every municipality, plus a national “Bigayan Day” every March (birth month of the Pantawid Pamilya program). The goal: make giving a daily habit, not just a crisis response.
: In late 2023 and throughout 2024, "Bigayan" has been used as a theme for year-end celebrations and community outreach programs, such as "Bigayan na ng Biyaya" (Time for Giving Blessings), emphasizing sharing and gratitude within local neighborhoods.
Ivan Andrew Payawal, who brings his trademark sensitivity and authentic framing of queer intimacy. Bigayan -2024-
Platforms like GoGetFunding and GCash's "GGives" or "GLend" are used to raise funds quickly for urgent medical or emergency needs.
However, the central conflict ignites when one of the partners decides he is ready to leave the polyamorous lifestyle behind. Harvey proposes that the couple transition into a strictly closed, monogamous relationship.
By giving a platform to the specific nuances of queer polyamory, Ivan Andrew Payawal has once again pushed the boundaries of what Philippine cinema can explore on screen. The story follows Kent () and Harvey (
At its launch, Boss Toyo gave away PHP 100,000 in a segment called "Pera o Sobre." Fellow social media personality Whamos Cruz also gave away PHP 20,000 to a lucky contestant in Tondo, Manila, through a segment known as "Akyat Bahay." Reflecting on the show's impact, Boss Toyo shared, "The real goal of this program is to help as much as I can. I am happy to see that I am making people happy and helping others." He also promised more prizes and segments in future episodes. "Bigayan Na" is an example of how modern digital platforms were used to foster a culture of giving and community support in 2024.
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While many of these are legitimate marketing hacks to unlock user bonuses, they have also become a breeding ground for budol-budol (scams). Ivan Andrew Payawal, who brings his trademark sensitivity
By using this keyword, the film subverts traditional romantic expectations. It poses a modern question: In a non-traditional relationship, does "giving" mean giving your partner the freedom to explore others, or does it mean giving up your own freedom to offer them security? Creative Team and Cast
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Bigayan is the kind of place that resists a quick description. At first mention it sits somewhere between a name, a ritual, a rumor and a geography of feeling — an inward-facing village that keeps its stories close but whose presence, once noticed, feels like a slow tide reshaping the map of small things. In 2024, Bigayan is both anchor and aperture: grounded in traditions that still hum with meaning, and quietly porous to the currents that arrive from beyond — migrants, mobile phones, seasonal work, the stray modernity that slips in on rubber tires and satellite signals.