To claim that illness is deserved is to abandon compassion and to weaponize theology in place of understanding. It is no coincidence that with the rise in reported HIV cases, conveniently timed during Pride Month, some voices of religious bigotry have crawled out and hastily used this moment to justify their religiously motivated homophobia and […]
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“Any dogma based primarily on faith and emotionalism is a dangerous weapon to use on others, since it is almost impossible to guarantee that the weapon will never be turned on the user.” – Isaac Asimov We are past the days of burning witches at the stake, executing people accused of heresy, or forcing people
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On April 19, HAPI Green held its second annual “Celebrating Through Stories” book donation drive at the Ilihan Library in Batangas City. The event aimed to promote early literacy and environmental sustainability by donating second-hand books to the local community. During the event, we spoke with Macie Manalo, the librarian at Ilihan Barangay Library and
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“He who fights monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster.” This was a wise saying from the nihilist philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche. The statement also translates to, we must not become the very thing we despise and avoid the same pitfalls that our nemeses have committed. It applies to us,
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On March 3, 2025, Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) joined the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in the latter’s 10th Purple Action Day at CHR Liwasang Diokno in Quezon City. Various civil society organizations (CSOs), non-government organizations (NGOs), policymakers, and individuals advocating for human rights and gender equality came to reflect, raise awareness, and take
HAPI Proudly Stands for Human Rights in CHR’s Purple Action Day Read More »
Comparing global data regarding peacefulness, happiness, honesty and social progress. In the twenty-first century, we have global data on almost every aspect of human life. For example, we can find out quite easily – usually by doing a quick search on the Internet – what the average income is in this or that country, what
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In celebration of Get Caught Reading Month, an annual event observed by many organizations around the world to promote literacy and the joy of reading, HAPI-Green organized the “Get Caught Reading Month: HAPI Green Secondhand Books Donation” event in Ilijan, Batangas City. On May 26th, 2024, amidst the relentless downpour of Bagyong Aghon, representatives from
Cover Photo (c) Nguyễn Hiệp on Unsplash Blood donation is a vital part of healthcare systems worldwide, a silent yet profound gesture of solidarity and compassion. Approximately 120 million units of blood are donated yearly, with 40 percent of these donations collected in high-income countries (as per the World Health Organisation). The Philippine Red Cross
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In a world full of questions and uncertainties, many people find comfort and guidance in humanism. Grounded in human values and ethics, it provides a framework for understanding our existence and living a purposeful life. The journey to humanism is unique for everyone, shaped by personal experiences and reflections. Here are a few ways people
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How does hate shape a person? Can a human be complete without hate? Does hate ever leave? A reinterpretation by famous mangaka Naoki Urusawa (who created works such as Monster and 20th Century Boys) of the classic Astro Boy by Osamu Tezuka, Pluto reimagines the original story as a police-procedural. It highlights Geischt, a robot
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