humanism

“Her”Story By AJ Ballares Member, HAPI Board of Trustees The movie “Liway” struck me to the core for two reasons. First, because this movie is based on the true story of a Negrense activist mother who was shielding her son from the trauma of their life as political prisoners; and second, because this woman was […]

Globalization x Humanism By Krysia Gayle Solon HAPI Scholar In the fast pace of modern society, we don’t immediately perceive the impact of our actions on the world around us. However, the truth is that even menial things like subscribing to Netflix, patronizing Samsung or Apple devices, or collecting Rick Riordan’s books are great contributors

The Human Element in the Russo-Ukrainian War By Edgar Louis de Gracia HAPI Scholar Disclaimer: The writer’s opinions and views do not necessarily reflect that of the whole organization. It was February 24, 2022. Russia invaded Ukraine under the guise of “de-nazifying” and “de-militarizing” the country. As awful as the war is and as much

Turtles Still Matter: A HAPI Trip to PawikanCare Sanctuary By Shawn Evans Quiming HAPI Scholar HAPI CEO Javan Lev Poblador and CFO Mutya Valenzuela recently joined HAPI-Zambales Leaders Van Catayong and Garry Rabang in visiting the PawiCare Center in La Paz, San Narcisco, Zambales. Escorted by “Kuya Rey”, one of the sanctuary’s heads, they watched

How HAPI Impacted Me (#10) An essay series featuring retrospectives by HAPI members, staff, and leaders in celebration of its 8th Anniversary. “I can still remember the first time me and my friends were invited to a ‘meeting’ by Humanist Alliance Philippines, International. By the time we went out of that meeting, I was already elected

Why “Encanto” Feels Close to the Filipino By Junelie Anthony Velonta HAPI Scholar Filipinos, even months after the release, can’t seem to shut up about Disney’s latest animated movie: Encanto. Well, how could they not? From young to old, many Pinoys who have seen the movie identify with one or many of the Madrigals. Breadwinners

HAPI-Bacolod Welcomes New Officers! By Glemir Sordilla HAPI Scholar | HAPI-Bacolod Member “The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress,” go the famous words of Charles Kettering, the innovative engineer. Change, despite being daunting and difficult, can be what everyone needs. Management reform is a challenge for every organization.

HAPI and PawiCare Hatch More Baby Turtles! By Angie Driskell HAPI Junior Ambassador HAPI CEO, Javan Poblador, and HAPI CFO, Mutya Valenzuela, recently visited the PawiCare Center in La Paz, San Narciso, Zambales. They were accompanied by HAPI-Zambales Lead Convenor, Van Catayong, and Assistant Lead Convenor, Garry Rabang. PawiCare is a Pawikan Protection and Conservation

How HAPI Impacted Me (#5) An essay series featuring retrospectives by HAPI members, staff, and leaders in celebration of its 8th Anniversary.   Before I became a HAPI Scholar, I was just a normal high school student, with my life revolving around studying, playing games, and being around my friends and family. When my mother suddenly

HAPI Jr. Holds Brunch and Gift-Giving for Bulaceño Kids! By Angie Driskell HAPI Jr. Ambassador The children of HAPI-Bulacan said goodbye to 2021 and welcomed 2022 with a brief year-end activity last January 2, 2022. Thanks to very generous donors, the HAPI Jr. Bulacan Brunch and Gift-Giving ensured that each child participant received a toy