When we say “atom,” different people get different mental images. Those that grew up on the Knowledge Channel and/or were avid readers of their science textbooks would have the image of a nucleus with electrons revolving around it in circular orbits. Those that grew up during the Cold War would be reminded of the nuclear […]
How we learned the shape of the Atom, and created the Atom Bomb Read More »
The Philippines had been free of polio for the preceding 19 years, but the 2019–2021 polio epidemic in the country placed children in danger of paralysis for life. Although polio has been nearly eradicated thanks to the polio vaccine, it still poses a threat to communities, especially those in rural regions where it is not
HAPI: Towards a Polio and Measle-free Community Read More »
There has been a buzz surrounding ChatGPT lately that has generated various opinions from people. Some see the AI chatbot as a negative thing that poses a lot of threats to our society while others see it as a tool that can help humanity be more efficient and productive. Published in this article is my
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“It’s more fun in the Philippines.” For years… this famous tagline has attracted tourists and businesses to the Philippines. But it relates to more than just the tourist destinations like El Nido and Baguio: it refers to the happy-go-lucky nature of Filipinos too. Filipinos are indeed joyful despite crises and disasters; they are still able
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When people think of environmentalism, they often think of trees, birds, and flowers in the middle of a forest or a sea turtle swimming freely in a crystal clear ocean in the Pacific… and that is okay and valid! At the end of the day, we are doing our best not only for our species
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Humanism is a philosophy that emphasises the importance of human values and dignity. It is a value system that celebrates the potential for human beings to achieve greatness in both their personal and collective endeavours. Therefore, it is essential to include humanism in schools. One of the primary reasons for this is that humanism provides
Beyond Academics: Teaching Humanism in Schools Read More »
“The garden suggests that there might be a place where we can meet nature half way.” – Michael Pollan HAPI-Bulacan has been working tirelessly for the growth and maintenance of its hydroponics garden. This community garden aims to increase food security, improve local ecology, and promote unity among the locals. “HAPI CFO Mutya Valenzuela started
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The HAPI-CDO team conducted the HAPI Arroz Caldo for Kids feeding activity at Sitio San Pedro Taguanao, Brgy. Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City last April 23, 2023. The activity was supported by Kagawad Bruno Exequil of Brgy. Indahag, the Sangguniang Kabataan of Indahag, and Sitio San Pedro officers. The feeding activity took place in a
Spreading Joy: HAPI-CDO Program to Feed and Delight Children in Need Read More »
HAPI-Cagayan de Oro successfully conducted a feeding activity at a relocation area in Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City last February 26, 2023. The initiative was organized by Johnny L. Denden, HAPI-CDO Lead Convenor, in collaboration with the Phase 1 Habitat Youth Organization headed by Kerwin Goro and Lowen Pantaleon. About 100 children were present
Nourishing Young Minds: HAPI-CDO Nutritious Feeding Activity for Kids Read More »
Humanist Alliance Philippines International (HAPI) is proud to report that two of its members, Javan Lev Poblador and Diosa Marie Aguila-Aguirre, have taken on new responsibilities as part of ClimateEducate. As humanists, they are dedicated to promoting the welfare and well-being of humanity and the environment, and they see climate change as a pressing issue
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