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 […]
To My Mama, the First Humanist I Met Read More »
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
HAPI Learners to Leaders: Nurturing the Next Generation of Humanists Read More »
“Being a humanist is a fulfillment of my ambition to make a difference in the Philippines and beyond. Being a woman makes it unique because I have better ammunition based on my background and life experiences.” – Marissa Langseth Women have made significant contributions to the development of humanist thought and activities, though their roles
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“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more” – H. Jackson Brown Jr. The importance of the holiday season in the Philippines cannot be understated. There is even a popular Filipino song with the lyrics “Iba talaga ang Pasko sa ‘Pinas,” which basically translates to Christmas season in the
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In this busy, modern world, it is easy to forget and replace the unique love that grandparents have to share. Nevertheless, this connection is one of the most priceless treasures that life has to offer. Extended families are the cultural norm in the Philippines, and grandparents are a core part of everyday life. It’s common
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