PROLOGUE: Everyone grows up believing in something. For some, beliefs remain unchanged throughout life. For others, they become the beginning of a lifelong search for truth. For HAPI’s Chief Financial Officer Diosa Marie Aguila-Aguirre, or “Sasa” as she is affectionately known, that search was never about rejecting where she came from. Rather, it was about […]
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MAKATI CITY, Philippines: In a warm and welcoming gathering ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB), Humanist Alliance Philippines International (HAPI) brought together advocates, scholars, and community members for a meaningful afternoon of dialogue and shared learning. Held last May 9, 2026, at the Ministry Lounge Bar & Café in Makati
“Diyos Ko, Ang Judgmental Mo!” | How Religion Fuels Queerphobia Read More »
To every Filipino youth who has felt the sting of someone’s judgment while holding a cold beer or the silent condemnation of a relative for skipping Mass, there is a hidden history behind that shame. We are a nation taught to fear our own shadows, conditioned to view everyday habits as moral failings without ever
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YOU GAVE ME LIFE. I was not raised to bow my head before answers – I was raised to ask better questions. I have a mother who never handed me a fixed script for life. Instead, she handed me a compass. And it didn’t point to heaven or hell. It pointed to humanity. In our
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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.
Books n’ Wheels: A HAPI Roadside Humanistic Reading Room Read More »
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
Mag-isip Bago Mag-Unzip: A HAPI HIV/AIDS Prevention and Human Rights Seminar Read More »
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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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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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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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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