Author name: Shawn Quiming

Books n’ Wheels: A HAPI Roadside Humanistic Reading Room

In a world where children are increasingly confronted with diverse beliefs, rapidly shifting environments, and growing social pressures, the need for critical thinking and genuine empathy has never been more urgent. Yet in many communities, the values of humanism, secularism, and rational thought remain in the background, often overshadowed, under-taught, or simply out of reach. […]

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Mag-isip Bago Mag-Unzip: A HAPI HIV/AIDS Prevention and Human Rights Seminar

For many Filipino teens, conversations about sex, HIV, and reproductive health remain shrouded in silence. Instead of guidance, they are met with raised eyebrows, hushed voices, and the unspoken message that such topics are shameful. In this silence, misinformation thrives, leaving countless young people vulnerable. A simple question about contraception or HIV testing can brand

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HAPI Plastic-Free July 2025: A Nationwide Call to Action

The “HAPI Plastic-Free July 2025: A Nationwide Call to Action” project recently concluded, running from July 10 to August 10. This initiative, undertaken by the HAPI-Green Movement aimed to expand our internal reach and impact, focusing on reducing plastic waste across various HAPI chapters. Key Community Engagement Moments A significant part of our efforts included

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HAPI Editor Addresses the UN on Freedom of Expression in the Philippines

When a joke gets you killed, when cultural and personal expression is silenced, and when defending your ancestral land brands you a terrorist, freedom of expression is not merely threatened, it is under siege. At the 59th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council held in Geneva, Switzerland this past June, Sherwin Dane Zauro

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The Trailblazer’s Journey: Marking Another Year of HAPI’s Founder

In a fun and meaningful gathering, the HAPI Youth of Alabang and Bulacan came together to celebrate the birthday of Marissa Langseth, fondly known as “Ms. M,” the inspiring founder of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI). It was a lively celebration made possible through the collective efforts of the youth members, who brought food to

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From Purpose to Passion: HAPI-Bulacan Participates in a Basketball League!

Last March 23, HAPI-Bulacan proudly joined the Barangay Pinagbakahan Basketball League, a thrilling opportunity for the kids to venture into the vibrant world of sports. While HAPI remains committed to nurturing minds through science, secularism, critical thinking, and humanism, it also recognizes the importance of physical activity in a child’s overall development and interests. Through

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HAPI Learners to Leaders: Nurturing the Next Generation of Humanists

The HAPI-Bulacan Chapter launched the HAPI-Bulacan Youth Group at the HAPI Headquarters last February 1, marking a significant step in HAPI’s mission to promote humanist values among young individuals. The event included the election of the group’s first set of officers, many of whom have been part of the HAPI community since their childhood; some

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Little Thinkers of Tomorrow: HAPI-Bulacan’s Critical Thinking Workshop

“Critical thinking is not just a skill; it’s the key to unlocking tomorrow’s solutions, and today’s kids are already ahead of the game.” The HAPI kids of Bulacan embarked on an inspiring journey into the world of critical thinking through engaging workshops held last November 17 and 18, 2024. These sessions aimed to equip the

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HAPI-Cavite: A Wave of Community Restores Coast’s Beauty

HAPI-Cavite organized a coastal clean-up project in Brgy. Julugan 8, Tanza, Cavite last August 11 to promote environmental consciousness and community involvement. With the support of local riders and residents, the initiative aimed to restore the area’s beauty and cleanliness by removing litter from the shoreline. The day’s efforts resulted in the collection of over

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