humanism

We are part of a marvellous natural cycle where the sun sets and rises, the seasons change, and flora and fauna cohabit in perfect harmony. The world is mostly a peaceful place, as shown by its oceans, mountains, and forests. But as soon as humans are included in the mix, the balance is thrown off […]

As destructive behaviors go, crab mentality harms not only individuals but society as a whole. Among Filipinos, this infamous mentality can be traced back to colonial-era Philippines, where the colonizers pitted the people against each other to maintain control. Tragically, Filipinos came to perpetuate crab mentality themselves after decades of internalisation, leading to unhealthy competition

Though we still have a long way to go, it’s wonderful to see how far women have come. In the growth and advancement of society, women are fundamental. A modern, productive world is unimaginable without them. Brig Young famously said that “if you are educating a man, then you are educating only one person, but

Thought experiments are famous for a reason. They’re fun tools that simplify scientific concepts without involving much of the unwieldy math. In essence, they are springboards to rigorous scientific discussion, using intuition first and mathematics and experimentation after. But therein lies the catch: intuition. Like with any field, common people who are not involved in

People often say that students are the future. This may be true, but it doesn’t mean they are immune to the effects of smart shaming. Smart shaming is when someone puts you down publicly, often on social media, for expressing or giving them the correct information. It implies that you are stupid, trying hard, or

Last February 4, 2023, the kids of HAPI-Alabang’s Reading Room made Valentine’s Day cards containing kind messages for beneficiaries of the chapter’s food security event. As an extension of their lesson on kindness, this activity focused on being kind to people whom they do not know but are in dire need of compassion. After the

Looking at the state of the world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and believe that there is nothing to be grateful for. After all, a lot of people are in a financial slump. Families could barely make ends meet. Homeless and unemployed individuals abound. What is there to be grateful for? Well as it happens,

This past 18th and 19th February, the HAPI Bulacan Reading Room held two programs for two separate age groups led by HAPI CFO Mutya Valenzuela. The lecture focused on being kind to our world and how to properly care for it. The kids utilized their creativity and craftsmanship to deliver the concepts. The kids engaged

The Philippines marks its first EDSA commemoration under the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. He is the son of the President ousted by the original EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986 and a frequent apologist of his misgivings. Have Filipinos completely forgotten about EDSA and what it meant for the country? Here’s what Filipino humanists