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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A priest consecrates the sacred host and suddenly, it is no longer just bread. It becomes the literal body of Christ. For believers, this is actually the case. However its truth only relies on the fact that it exists solely as a ‘meaning’ or a belief that is projected by those who believe. The bread
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“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”— Stephen R. Covey Listening is one of the most essential skills an individual can cultivate, yet it is often neglected in daily interactions. In a world where expression is frequently prioritized over understanding, the act of genuinely listening
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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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I’m glad I was exposed to finding different communities online; people often talk about the dangers of making friends online but by doing so, they forget to consider the benefits of being surrounded by many different viewpoints. Quarantine was a time when everyone had to get creative fast in every aspect of their lives. In
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Most of us have told a white lie at some point in our lives. A friend may have asked for our opinion on a new outfit, and we offered a reassuring smile with a quick “You look great!” even if we weren’t entirely convinced, or when the colors didn’t quite complement them. Maybe we praised
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A life that only glows because God lit the flame was never burning on its own – and it is extinguished the moment one discovers the fire was imagined. One of the common accusations believers throw against those who disbelieve in religion is the idea that life loses its meaning and purpose without God. They
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“Sometimes we’re born into families who don’t know how to love us properly. They can – but the rest is up to our friends. They can love you all the time without judgment.” – Ryan O’Connell I believe that friendships that begin in childhood – or those formed during our early teenage years – are
An Ode to Friendship… and How the Good Ones Endure. Read More »
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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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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