events

“You can’t really be present for the people for the people in your life if you aren’t taking care of yourself.” – Kerry Washington Health is something that all of us humans inherently have. Generally, it is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. […]

To celebrate a decade of humanist activism, Humanist Alliance Philippines International (HAPI) successfully held HAPI Con last December 7-9, 2023! The celebration took place at Canoe Beach Resort in Zambales. Before HAPI Con, founder Marissa Torres Langseth (fondly called “Ms. M”) and attendees visited the St. Francis Learning Center Foundation, Inc., dedicated to the indigenous

Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) celebrated a momentous occasion last October 21 and 22, 2023, as it hosted an inspiring Youth Leadership Training Program. This transformative event, generously sponsored by Humanists International, gathered bright young minds from various chapters – HAPI-Sorsogon, HAPI-Bacolod, HAPI-Alabang, HAPI-Bulacan, HAPI-Cagayan De Oro, and HAPI-National – at the heart of Dampol

Schools serve as an ideal platform to educate and empower the next generation. In a recent effort to stop human trafficking in our country, HAPI-Cagayan de Oro successfully carried out anti-human trafficking education workshops at Agusan and Indahag High School. Johnny Denden, HAPI-CDO Lead Convenor, led the workshops where over 300 students participated. The goal

May is Women’s Health Care Month and aims to encourage women from all walks of life to focus on their physical and mental health. May 28th is specifically known as Menstrual Hygiene Day. It highlights the importance of menstrual care and raises awareness about issues faced by those who do not have access to sanitary

HAPI-Bulacan’s Year-End Celebration for 2022! By Glemir Sordilla Associate Editor “Truly accountable leadership is the only way to build an organization” – Vince Molinaro HAPI-Bulacan has been one of HAPI’s most impressive chapters in 2022. From educational events, a blooming community garden, and fun-filled activities, the HAPI people of Bulacan are always ready to take

HAPI Hallowfest: A Children’s Halloween Celebration By Shawn Evans Quiming HAPI Scholar Once more, trick or treating with the HAPI Kids is in order! The HAPI Bulacan children gathered at the Headquarters last November 6, 2022 for the annual Halloween party. The occasion was celebrated through a remarkable costume exhibition that highlighted children’s creativity. The

Celebrate Halloween: The HAPI Way By Glemir Sordilla HAPI Scholar | Member, HAPI-Bacolod “There is a child in every one of us who is still a trick-or-treater looking for a brightly lit front porch” – Robert Brault The Filipino Halloween experience involves watching scary movies, lighting candles for our relatives who passed away, and eating

HAPI-Bulacan’s Blooming Garden By Glemir Sordilla Member of HAPI-Bacolod | HAPI Scholar   “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow” – Audrey Hepburn Seeds of hope and change were planted in HAPI-Bulacan’s Community Garden last September 15, 2022, at the homey HAPI Headquarters in Malolos, Bulacan. The mothers of Bulacan, who filled the