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- [The Beauty of Curiosity: A Spotlight on Diosa Aguila-Aguirre](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/08/03/the-beauty-of-curiosity-a-spotlight-on-diosa-aguila-aguirre/) - From curious child to activist leader, this profile reveals how asking boldly and showing up can build a kinder world - this is Diosa Aguila Aguirre's journey.
- [(Si Lord Tahimik Lang) | A Musing on Schellenberg’s Divine Hiddenness](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/08/03/si-lord-tahimik-lang-a-musing-on-schellenbergs-divine-hiddenness/) - Investigate divine hiddenness with this essay on Schellenberg's work: can a loving God allow non-resistant non-belief and still exist?
- [The Limits of Polite Disagreement](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/07/26/the-limits-of-polite-disagreement/) - Defending human dignity means drawing lines on racism, misogyny, and oppression. These are not just opinions you can debate away politely.
- [Doses of Sexual Awareness with HAPI Pride, HAPI Cebu, and LoveYourself Cebu](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/07/29/doses-of-sexual-awareness-with-hapi-pride-hapi-cebu-and-loveyourself-cebu/) - From December 2025 through February 2026, HAPI Pride and HAPI Cebu, in collaboration with LoveYourself Cebu, a volunteer organization dedicated to HIV awareness and support, have continued their partnership by organizing a series of educational caravans and workshops. This ongoing alliance showcases their commitment to promoting sexual health and compassion within the Cebu community. The
- [A Vision of Compassion in Cebu City](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/07/19/a-vision-of-compassion-in-cebu-city/) - In a heartwarming display of grassroots community support, another targeted donation drive in Cebu was held in Barangay Apas, Cebu City, just steps away from the bustling IT Park, on June 24, 2026. Designed to provide essential food supplies to visually impaired residents, the initiative was spearheaded by Agustina Torres - sister of Marissa Langseth,
- [A HAPI and Colorful Start: Equipping the Special Students of Consolacion Central School](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/07/25/a-hapi-and-colorful-start-equipping-the-special-students-of-consolacion-central-school/) - On June 11, 2026, a remarkable display of community spirit and compassion unfolded in Consolacion, Cebu as Agustina Torres spearheaded a heartwarming donation drive dedicated to supporting special needs education. As the sister of Marissa Torres-Langseth, the esteemed founder of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI), Agustina carried forward a strong family legacy of civic duty
- [Behind the Eldest Daughter's Sacrifice](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/07/24/behind-the-eldest-daughters-sacrifice/) - In many families, the eldest daughter is expected to carry responsibilities far beyond her years. She is often viewed as a second parent, a role model, and eventually a provider. Even during childhood, she may hear words like, "Skwela mayo para ikaw mabulig sa utod mo." (Study well so that you can help your sister/brother).
- [The MUA Life: How I Found Myself Through Make-Up](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/07/23/the-mua-life-how-i-found-myself-through-make-up/) - As a student, balancing academic responsibilities and financial needs is never easy. There are moments when school expenses, personal necessities, and daily transportation become difficult to sustain, especially when resources are limited. In my journey as a college student, I discovered that passion can also become a source of strength and stability. What started as
- [HAPI-CDO Shares the Love via School Supplies](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/06/19/hapi-cdo-shares-the-love-via-school-supplies/) - HAPI-CDO acknowledges the value of education as a potent instrument for influencing the world, and as one of the most crucial methods for learning and comprehending the universe we live in. To that end, we seek to promote education by sharing educational materials; our hope is that these books and tools inspire kids to continue
- ["Diyos Ko, Ang Judgmental Mo!" | How Religion Fuels Queerphobia](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/06/16/diyos-ko-ang-judgmental-mo-how-religion-fuels-queerphobia/) - A morning of reflection on religion, stigma, and dignity - four speakers offer diverse perspectives to foster understanding and human rights.
- [The Art of Being Human: A Spotlight on Kelly Kim Sepida](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/06/09/the-art-of-being-human-a-spotlight-on-kelly-kim-sepida/) - From Bacolod to international stages, Kelly Sepida's work demonstrates humanism in practice - kindness, equality, and purposeful creativity that inspire conversation and action.
- [Religious Expectations are Failing Our Youth](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/05/25/religious-expectations-are-failing-our-youth/) - 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
- [Beyond Borrowed Honor: On the State of Philippine Politics](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/05/26/beyond-borrowed-honor-on-the-state-of-philippine-politics/) - For many Filipinos today, uncertainty has become a quiet but constant part of both daily life and the broader systems that surround it. Beyond the everyday burdens of financial strain, academic or professional demands, and the quiet challenge of simply getting by, there is also a growing awareness of instability within the systems meant to
- [The Youth of HAPI Bulacan Delve into Secular Humanist Philosophy](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/05/14/the-youth-of-hapi-bulacan-delve-into-secular-humanist-philosophy/) - Last April 22, 2026, the youths of HAPI Bulacan participated in a seminar-lecture with the theme “Lakbay Isip at Laro:” HAPI Team Building. The event was made possible through the support of Humanist Mutual Aid Network and Hank Pelliser, the main sponsor. Organized by Anne Christine Valenzuela and executed by HAPIsko Irine Dipano, the team
- [In the Image of Man | Religion as a Projection](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/05/20/in-the-image-of-man-religion-as-a-projection/) - 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
- [Listening is an Art Form](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/05/15/listening-is-an-art-form/) - “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
- [When Your Passion Starts to Fade, What Then...?](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/04/10/when-your-passion-starts-to-fade-what-then/) - Navigate the struggles of following your passion with insights on self-compassion, resilience, and staying true to yourself.
- [My Growing Disappointment in the Philippine Government](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/04/09/my-growing-disappointment-in-the-philippine-government/) - Find out why Filipinos feel betrayed by their government’s inaction on vital issues, and what needs to change for their future.
- [How the Ladies of HAPI Empower the Future](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/03/29/how-the-ladies-of-hapi-empower-the-future/) - Celebrate Women’s Month with HAPI’s inspiring leaders, including Janice Buenaventura and gender-diverse champions, showcasing resilience and empowerment.
- [Do Christians Worship the Same God? How Theology Multiplies the Divine.](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/03/06/do-christians-worship-the-same-god-how-theology-multiplies-the-divine/) - Is God one and the same across all believers, or is "God" a construct shaped by theological lenses? Calvinists believe in a Jesus that died for the elected and that God’s grace is irresistible. They also believe that those who will be condemned to hell have already been determined. Arminians believe that grace can be
- [The Cost of Political Lies, from Chernobyl to Cebu](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/03/05/the-cost-of-political-lies-from-chernobyl-to-cebu/) - I have always been fascinated by the dark logic of true crime, yet lately, my interest has shifted toward the systemic nature of disasters. This curiosity led me to the 2019 HBO series Chernobyl, a masterful retelling of the 1986 nuclear disaster. While taking creative liberties for dramatic flow, it remains deeply anchored in the
- [Why Filipinos Love Alex Eala Loudly and Proudly ](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/03/04/why-filipinos-love-alex-eala-loudly-and-proudly/) - See the story of how one athlete's journey is uniting Filipinos everywhere, making tennis a symbol of national pride and cultural vibrancy.
- [To My Mama, the First Humanist I Met](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/03/02/to-my-mama-the-first-humanist-i-met/) - Find out how a humanist upbringing emphasizes compassion and critical thinking over dogma, shaping a boy's life into one dedicated to dignity and understanding.
- [The “Factory Reset” Trend is a Step Back for Queer Identity](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/02/03/the-factory-reset-trend-is-a-step-back-for-queer-identity/) - Lately, I’ve been seeing a troubling trend online called “factory reset,” where some people who once identified as part of the LGBTQIA+ community later return to identifying as heterosexual. Honestly, as someone who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community, I find this frustrating and hurtful. It gives the impression that being part of the community
- [Women, the Hidden Victims of the Climate Crisis](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/02/04/women-the-hidden-victims-of-the-climate-crisis/) - Climate change does not impact everyone equally, and nowhere is this more evident than in the lives of women and girls around the world. While rising temperatures and extreme weather events affect entire communities, women, particularly those in low-income and rural areas, experience disproportionate burdens due to existing social inequalities and economic vulnerabilities. Global reports
- [The Original Body of God | A Review of "God: An Anatomy"](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/02/02/the-original-body-of-god-a-review-of-god-an-anatomy/) - The common interpretation held by believers of the Bible about God is that he does not have a body. God is a spirit, transcendent of human reality, incorporeal, with no visible and tangible form, and that all depictions of him having a body throughout the Scripture are all metaphors. However, as biblical scholar Francesca Stavrakopolou
- ["I Made Myself Empathize": Page from a Teacher's Diary](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/01/26/i-made-myself-empathize-page-from-a-teachers-diary/) - What happens when this educator really makes himself empathize with a particularly mischievous student? Positive things, it turns out.
- [When It's the Holidays But You Feel Something Missing](https://hapihumanist.org/2026/01/05/when-its-the-holidays-but-you-feel-something-missing/) - “May there be comfort knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.”– Julie Herbert The holidays have always been a time for gathering, laughter, and togetherness. For many Filipinos, this season represents more than just festive meals and decorations, it’s a deep celebration of family. Christmas and New Year are marked by the closeness
- [When Freedom Horrifies the Mind: Intrusive Thoughts and Anguish](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/11/30/intrusive-thoughts-and-anguish/) - Trigger Warning: Self-harm and harming others (in hypothetical situations). Please only proceed if you are comfortable with a mature discussion of the topic. Have you ever caught yourself thinking about doing stuff you would abhor or be disgusted with… yet you somehow feel compelled to do it? Say you’re in a family reunion and your
- [Books n’ Wheels: A HAPI Roadside Humanistic Reading Room](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/11/23/books-n-wheels-a-hapi-roadside-humanistic-reading-room/) - In a world where children are increasingly confronted with diverse beliefs, rapidly shifting environments, and growing social pressures, the need for critical thinking and genuine empathy has never been more urgent. Yet in many communities, the values of humanism, secularism, and rational thought remain in the background, often overshadowed, under-taught, or simply out of reach.
- [From Compassion to Action: My Journey as a Social Work Student Intern ](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/11/16/from-compassion-to-action-my-journey-as-a-social-work-student-intern/) - My journey as a social work student intern became more meaningful when viewed through the lens of humanism, an approach that places dignity, autonomy, and the full potential of every person at the center of helping. Humanism taught me that social work is more than addressing problems; it is about recognizing the inherent worth of
- [Sabel](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/11/03/sabel/) - I found Benedicto Cabrera's art while looking for artworks to replicate for a school project. He made a series of paintings with a girl named Sabel, an impoverished young lady whom he viewed as a symbol of isolation and despair. Much like how I chanced upon BenCab's art, the painter found Sabel on the streets
- [Freedom is Our Right](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/12/06/freedom-is-our-right/) - Freedom is Our Right By Edgar Louis de Gracia HAPI Scholar Freedom is one of the most cherished rights that any human can have. It's the ability to do what you want, when you want, without interference from others. Unfortunately, not everyone is free to enjoy this right. Some people have no freedom at
- [When Existence Precedes God: Meaning Without Religion](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/08/27/when-existence-precedes-god-meaning-without-religion/) - 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
- [Becoming HER](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/06/06/becoming-her/) - Pride Month is often filled with colors, celebration, and loud declarations of love and identity. But for many of us, behind the rainbow is a long, complicated path – one paved with silence, fear, judgment, and eventually, acceptance. For me, Pride is not just about being seen, it's about becoming who I truly am, and
- [My Religious Family Finally Found Out I'm an Atheist](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/27/they-found-out-im-an-atheist/) - By Glemir Sordilla HAPI Scholar Ever since I was a kid, I bombarded my parents with my curiosity. “Why does the moon follow me everywhere?” I used to ask, or “Why did you say Santa gave me my gift when I know it’s from you?” Despite my genuine interest and hunger for answers, they always
- [Mubarak Bala is Free – Here is Why It's Historic](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/02/17/mubarak-bala-is-free-here-is-why-its-historic/) - “Freedom is a light that no darkness can extinguish.” On April 28, 2020, Mubarak Bala, the President of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, was arrested at his home in Kaduna State. His arrest was based on accusations of blasphemy after he’d posted comments on Facebook critiquing Islam and the Prophet Muhammad. This marked the start
- [The Indifference of Storms: Stoicism and Epictetus in a Nutshell](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/10/27/the-indifference-of-storms-stoicism-and-epictetus-in-a-nutshell/) - It is not events that disturb people but their judgments concerning them. – V, Enchiridion, Epictetus It is a common response for man to cry out when he experiences a misfortune and undergoes the trials of life. However, according to the Stoics like Zeno, Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, it is not really the misfortunes
- [Power to the People: My Time at the Trillion Peso March](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/10/07/power-to-the-people-my-time-at-the-trillion-peso-march/) - “The power of the people is much stronger than the people in power.” – Wael Ghonim The Trillion Peso March was a huge wave of protests that swept across the Philippines on September 21, 2025. People from all walks of life - including church groups, student organizations, labor unions, civic groups, and political movements -
- [Mag-isip Bago Mag-Unzip: A HAPI HIV/AIDS Prevention and Human Rights Seminar](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/10/04/mag-isip-bago-mag-unzip-a-hapi-hiv-aids-prevention-and-human-rights-seminar/) - For many Filipino teens, conversations about sex, HIV, and reproductive health remain shrouded in silence. Instead of guidance, they are met with raised eyebrows, hushed voices, and the unspoken message that such topics are shameful. In this silence, misinformation thrives, leaving countless young people vulnerable. A simple question about contraception or HIV testing can brand
- [Cheers to the Ones We Once Were](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/10/02/cheers-to-our-past-versions/) - All of us carry the memories of who we used to be. Old versions of ourselves that live on in photographs, in the memories of others, and in the quiet reflections we have about where we have come from. Sometimes those past versions of ourselves make us smile with affection, while at other times they
- [Against the Shipwreck of Thought and the Speed of Knowing: Paul Virilio and AI Dependence for Learning](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/10/02/against-the-shipwreck-of-thought-and-the-speed-of-knowing-paul-virilio-and-ai-dependence-for-learning/) - “Beautiful things take time but the wait is the best part. The anticipation, the hope, that’s what keeps everyone alive. That’s what makes us, us. Our desire to see our wishes come true. Our desire to one day touch the stars and not be afraid of the emptiness beneath us.” – Kian Sabik, "And the
- [Behaving Like a Humanist Online](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/09/22/behaving-like-a-humanist-online/) - 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
- [Honesty - is it Kind or Cruel?](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/09/20/honesty-is-it-kind-or-cruel/) - 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
- [Don't Measure Your Progress with the Wrong Ruler](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/09/18/measure-progress-the-wrong-ruler/) - Each generation faces its own challenges, but the truth is that the circumstances today are vastly different from those experienced by our parents and grandparents. The environment has transformed, and so has the nature of competition. For many young people, there is a persistent feeling of being perpetually behind, whether from delayed homeownership, an uncertain
- [This Activist Found a Quieter Kind of Resistance](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/09/17/activist-quiet-resistance/) - In a world that seems to be constantly in crisis, such as climate change, social injustice, and political problems, it’s hard not to feel the weight of responsibility. For those of us who were once deeply involved in activism, that weight can be even heavier. I used to be on the front lines, attending protests,
- [Why Filipino Resiliency Should Equate Accountability](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/08/18/why-filipino-resiliency-should-equate-accountability/) - Filipino resiliency has long been admired by the world, especially during times of calamities and other natural disasters. Despite the countless storms that batter the country each year, an estimated 20 typhoons, Filipinos continue to rebuild and support their communities with unwavering strength. It's easy to see that this resilience is rooted in a deep
- [HAPI Plastic-Free July 2025: A Nationwide Call to Action](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/08/30/hapi-plastic-free-july-2025-a-nationwide-call-to-action/) - The “HAPI Plastic-Free July 2025: A Nationwide Call to Action” project recently concluded, running from July 10 to August 10. This initiative, undertaken by the HAPI-Green Movement aimed to expand our internal reach and impact, focusing on reducing plastic waste across various HAPI chapters. Key Community Engagement Moments A significant part of our efforts included
- [What It's Really Like for a Youth Leader](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/09/04/what-its-really-like-for-a-youth-leader/) - As one of the youth leaders in our barangay, I have learned that leadership is not as simple as people think. Many expect us to know everything – as if we have all the answers to the problems of the youth. But the truth is, we are still learning too. What makes the role challenging
- [Choosing Friends Wisely](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/08/01/choosing-friends-wisely/) - “Ayusin mo ang pagpili ng mga kaibigan mo!” was something my mom always told me whenever I had to transfer to a different school. I never really thought about it much since I had a naive belief that the right friends would choose me based on how I showed myself to them. As I’ve grown
- [Make Sustainability Trendy Again](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/07/28/make-sustainability-trendy-again/) - “It takes collective effort to turn a barren land green.” - Ummesalma M. As we face the acceleration of climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation, there is a dire need for society to adopt a trend centered on consuming sustainable materials and resources. Since everything (e.g. consuming large quantities of unnecessary products for a
- [The Fire That Purifies Belief: The Practice of Popper’s Falsification in the Secular Mind](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/07/17/the-fire-that-purifies-belief-the-practice-of-poppers-falsification-in-the-secular-mind/) - “The tragedy of faith isn’t that it’s false — it’s that it cannot even risk being false.” From silencing heretics to branding doubt as sin, many religions had long treated honest inquiry as a threat than a tool. When Copernicus proposed that the Earth revolves around the Sun, and Galileo dared to confirm it with
- [Don't Use Yourself Up! | Why Resiliency Isn't Always Pretty.](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/07/15/dont-use-yourself-up-why-resiliency-isnt-always-pretty/) - When I was in elementary, I watched videos of foreigners experiencing the culture and personality of our country and the citizens within. Those videos that I watched had a few things in common – the hospitality and the capability of Filipinos to continuously put a smile on their faces no matter what calamity they’re going
- [HAPI Editor Addresses the UN on Freedom of Expression in the Philippines](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/07/09/hapi-editor-addresses-the-un-on-freedom-of-expression-in-the-philippines/) - When a joke gets you killed, when cultural and personal expression is silenced, and when defending your ancestral land brands you a terrorist, freedom of expression is not merely threatened, it is under siege. At the 59th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council held in Geneva, Switzerland this past June, Sherwin Dane Zauro
- [How Social Work is Humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/07/05/how-social-work-is-humanism/) - “Taga-bigay lang kayo ng ayuda, ‘di ba?” That’s one of the most frustrating yet common remarks I’ve heard since choosing to study Social Work. For many, our profession is limited to a one-dimensional image: someone who hands out relief goods, processes cash assistance, or shows up during calamities with sacks of rice and canned goods.
- [Nursing. Why did I choose this path?](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/06/28/nursing-why-did-i-choose-this-path/) - Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions we make in life. Initially, I was drawn to nursing by the prospect of a promising career abroad and the financial benefits it could offer. However, as I began my journey, my perspective shifted. As I immersed myself in my studies, I learned about human
- [There's No Such Thing as a “Bobo”](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/07/04/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-bobo/) - Have you ever felt like you're not good enough because you're not excelling in a particular area? You're not alone. Many of us struggle with feelings of inferiority when comparing ourselves to others. But what if I told you that you are exceptional in your own way? The Theory of Multiple Intelligence says yes! It
- [I Was Bullied, So I Embraced Imperfection.](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/07/02/i-was-bullied-so-i-embraced-imperfection/) - One of the predominant disorders and prevalent threats to our social wellbeing is bullying. Bullying is a painful experience that many of us face, especially during our childhood and teenage years. As a child with a bigger build, I encountered various forms of bullying. Classmates would call me names like "tambok (fat)," "baboy (pig)," and
- [Every Paw Matters: A Call for Compassion](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/06/30/compassion-without-exception/) - In the bustling streets of the Philippines, it's common to see abandoned and mistreated animals - a limping dog on a crowded road, a cat scavenging through waste for scraps, or a carabao left tethered in the sun without access to water. These distressing sights are not isolated incidents but rather symptoms of a deeper,
- [The Gaps in the Philippines' Health Care System](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/07/03/the-gaps-in-the-philippines-health-care-system/) - On the surface, the Philippines is a paradise with stunning beaches and majestic mountains. Filipinos are also known for their cheeriness and resilience, staying positive even in the most devastating situations like typhoons. However, hidden beneath this pretty façade is a rather malignant problem, particularly in our healthcare system. While people in cities like Metro
- [How Being a Humanist Can Feel Isolating](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/07/01/how-being-a-humanist-can-feel-isolating/) - In a world where religious beliefs frequently shape moral norms and social connections, opting to be a humanist can evoke a sense of solitude amidst the masses - present, yet unnoticed. Humanism, with its emphasis on reason, ethics, and human rights without reliance on the supernatural, is more than just a perspective; it embodies a
- [Youth's Voice: Catalysts for Change](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/06/29/youths-voice-catalysts-for-change/) - Kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan - this widely known Filipino saying captures the potent role of the youth as not only inheritors of the nation but also as dynamic agents of change, particularly within the sphere of electoral politics and democratic governance. The country has a large youth population, which gives the youth great potential
- [Virus! Not A Verdict: The Myth of HIV as Divine Punishment](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/06/27/virus-not-a-verdict-the-myth-of-hiv-as-divine-punishment/) - To claim that illness is deserved is to abandon compassion and to weaponize theology in place of understanding. It is no coincidence that with the rise in reported HIV cases, conveniently timed during Pride Month, some voices of religious bigotry have crawled out and hastily used this moment to justify their religiously motivated homophobia and
- [An Ode to Friendship... and How the Good Ones Endure.](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/06/18/an-ode-to-friendship-and-how-the-good-ones-endure/) - “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
- [The Trailblazer’s Journey: Marking Another Year of HAPI’s Founder](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/06/12/the-trailblazers-journey-marking-another-year-of-hapis-founder/) - In a fun and meaningful gathering, the HAPI Youth of Alabang and Bulacan came together to celebrate the birthday of Marissa Langseth, fondly known as “Ms. M,” the inspiring founder of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI). It was a lively celebration made possible through the collective efforts of the youth members, who brought food to
- [Why Humanism Matters in the 21st Century](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/05/30/why-humanism-matters-in-the-21st-century/) - In a period of rapid technological progress, globalization, and social upheavals, humanism still matters. It has always mattered – but never more so than today. The 21st century has pushed many technologies forward, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. AI has greatly influenced many industries and everyday life. As powerful as these new tools
- [Clifford’s Razor: Slicing Blind Faith and Dogmatism ](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/05/19/cliffords-razor-slicing-blind-faith-and-dogmatism/) - “Any dogma based primarily on faith and emotionalism is a dangerous weapon to use on others, since it is almost impossible to guarantee that the weapon will never be turned on the user.” – Isaac Asimov We are past the days of burning witches at the stake, executing people accused of heresy, or forcing people
- [Fake News: Still a Danger in 2025](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/04/07/fake-news-still-a-danger-in-2025/) - Our day usually starts with reading news from any kind of sources that would inform us regarding the activities or important events or anything that concerns our immediate community. However, for the past few years it has been used in a different way where it divides or misleads people. News that is supposed to help
- [The Pains and Struggles of Becoming a Young Adult](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/05/11/the-pains-and-struggles-of-becoming-a-young-adult/) - Are you one of those people who strive to survive despite the struggles of bills, debts, relationships, and careers that come with adulting? It’s a transitional stage wherein plenty of young adults experience anxiety and depression. Often, we feel like going back to our teenage or kindergarten years when problems and worries were small. The
- [Leveling Up: HAPI-Bulacan Kids Become HAPI Youth](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/05/09/leveling-up-hapi-bulacan-kids-become-hapi-youth/) - “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” - John F. Kennedy Transitioning from any stage of your life to another will always be a daunting feat. It is particularly admirable when you progress from being a "kid" to being a responsible youth - one who utilizes their skills to not only help an organization
- [Celebrating Through Stories: HAPI Green's Book Donation Drive (Year ‎‎2)‎](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/05/10/celebrating-through-stories-hapi-greens-book-donation-drive-year-2/) - On April 19, HAPI Green held its second annual "Celebrating Through Stories" book donation drive at the Ilihan Library in Batangas City. The event aimed to promote early literacy and environmental sustainability by donating second-hand books to the local community. During the event, we spoke with Macie Manalo, the librarian at Ilihan Barangay Library and
- [Why Good Health is Your Greatest Treasure](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/05/06/why-good-health-is-your-greatest-treasure/) - Our dreams are our ultimate priority, and a desire for relentlessly chasing them drives us. Fueled by passion and ambition, we sacrifice sleep for productivity, drink too much coffee like it's the elixir of life, and push our limits beyond the breaking point, convinced that the end justifies the means. And it becomes a lifestyle
- [Divorce is a Matter of Law, Not Faith](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/07/04/opinion-divorce-is-a-matter-of-law-not-faith/) - The Philippines stands out in Asia as the sole country without an absolute divorce law. Despite the unavailability of divorce, legal alternatives such as annulment and legal separation exist, each with its grounds and conditions post-approval. Many Filipinos find themselves in unhappy or abusive marriages due to various reasons. While religious beliefs are deeply rooted
- [How Secular Humanism Avoids the Errors of Militant Atheism](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/04/24/how-secular-humanism-avoids-errors-militant-atheism/) - “He who fights monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster.” This was a wise saying from the nihilist philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche. The statement also translates to, we must not become the very thing we despise and avoid the same pitfalls that our nemeses have committed. It applies to us,
- [From Purpose to Passion: HAPI-Bulacan Participates in a Basketball League!](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/04/29/from-purpose-to-passion-hapi-bulacan-participates-in-a-basketball-league/) - 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
- [Rising from the Ashes: HAPI-Sorsogon Aids Local Fire Victims](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/04/28/rising-from-the-ashes-hapi-sorsogon-aids-local-fire-victims/) - After a devastating fire hit Barangay Banuyo in Pilar, Sorsogon last March 13, the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) Sorsogon Chapter responded with compassion and urgency. The group quickly organized a relief effort to support the families who lost their homes and belongings. With the help of volunteers and generous donors, they gathered and distributed
- [Bayanihan: How It Encapsulates Filipino Volunteerism](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/04/18/bayanihan-how-it-encapsulates-filipino-volunteerism/) - Have you ever lifted a house with your community before? It's not fictional; it happens in the Philippines. Through bayanihan, you can observe a community coming together to lift a house and move it to a different site. Mostly observed in the provinces, bayanihan is common in Filipino society and involves people banding together to
- [Teen Talk: Importance of Sex Ed for the Future](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/03/28/teen-talk-importance-of-sex-ed-for-the-future/) - “Investing in adolescent health is key to unlocking lifelong health, productivity, and prosperity.” - Stefan Peterson, Chief of Health, UNICEF With all the changes happening in their physical and mental health, teenagers need to be more aware of their bodies as they grow into adults. If overlooked, these adolescent changes can be overwhelming and confusing.
- [Faith and Reason: Bridging the Gap](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/03/17/faith-and-reason-bridging-the-gap/) - History reveals that reason and faith are two approaches humans have adopted to understand the world. From trying to answer the fundamental questions of life or simply trying to understand the concept of existence, humans have utilized these two methods of knowing for centuries. While some tend to regard faith and reason as two conflicting
- [HAPI Learners to Leaders: Nurturing the Next Generation of Humanists](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/03/26/hapi-learners-to-leaders-nurturing-the-next-generation-of-humanists/) - 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 Proudly Stands for Human Rights in CHR's Purple Action Day](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/03/11/hapi-proudly-stands-for-human-rights-in-chrs-purple-action-day/) - On March 3, 2025, Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) joined the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in the latter's 10th Purple Action Day at CHR Liwasang Diokno in Quezon City. Various civil society organizations (CSOs), non-government organizations (NGOs), policymakers, and individuals advocating for human rights and gender equality came to reflect, raise awareness, and take
- [Women in Humanism, Then and Now](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/03/05/women-in-humanism-then-and-now/) - “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
- [Grief Through Superstitions](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/02/27/grief-through-superstitions/) - “Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch.” Jack Thorne Filipinos have always held strong beliefs in their cultural traditions, which often combine indigenous practices with colonial and religious influences. Passed down through word of mouth and deeply entrenched in family values and respect for those who came before,
- [Becoming HAPI's Head of the People... and a HAPIsko!](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/11/10/becoming-hapis-head-of-the-people-and-a-hapisko/) - My journey with the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) began in 2022 when I joined its Sorsogon chapter. Little did I know that this first step would spark a passion for advocacy that has grown stronger over time, eventually leading me to assume roles of greater responsibility and purpose. This first step would spark a
- [HIV and AIDS Awareness: A Humanistic Lens](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/12/17/hiv-and-aids-awareness-a-humanistic-lens/) - In the midst of a continuous worldwide health crisis, HIV and AIDS awareness is a vital component of public health discourse. While advances in treatment and prevention have improved the quality of life for many people infected with the virus, the stigma and ignorance around it remain. From a humanist standpoint, HIV and AIDS awareness
- [Addressing the Teenage Pregnancy Crisis in the Philippines](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/02/12/addressing-the-teenage-pregnancy-crisis-in-the-philippines/) - Teen pregnancy remains a significant concern in the Philippines, affecting not only young mothers and their children but also the nation’s overall development. With one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in Southeast Asia, the country faces challenges such as disrupted education, economic instability, and health risks for both mother and child. Addressing this issue
- [HAPI Gets Festive at the House of Somang](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/01/13/hapi-gets-festive-at-the-house-of-somang/) - “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
- [Grandparents' Love: A Timeless Treasure](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/01/04/grandparents-love-a-timeless-treasure/) - 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
- [Academic Burnout: A Quiet Crisis](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/01/13/academic-burnout-a-quiet-crisis/) - Academic life is increasingly revealing a dark reality: burnout. The constant pressure to graduate, publish research, get grants, and manage a heavy load leaves many students feeling drained, disillusioned, and unable to cope. This isn't just "stress"; it's a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion, with cynicism, detachment, and a sense of failure. Unlike
- [Speaking of Faith with a Heart of Hate](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/01/08/speaking-of-faith-with-a-heart-of-hate/) - Religious beliefs possess an undeniable power, shaping moral codes, inspiring acts of selfless compassion, and offering solace in times of grief. Yet this same potent force can be manipulated and distorted, transforming it into a formidable weapon used to justify violence, oppression, and hatred. This piece is not an attack on faith itself, but rather
- [Veterinarian Humanism: Caring for Animals, Caring for Humanity](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/01/07/veterinarian-humanism-caring-for-animals-caring-for-humanity/) - Trigger Warning: This content tackles topics like the loss of a pet and suicidal thoughts. Please take care and only proceed if you feel comfortable. The bond between humans and animals is profound, a connection that transcends simple companionship. Veterinary professionals, given their distinctive role at the heart of the human-animal connection, frequently find themselves
- [Nurture, Not Control: A Better Path to Parenting](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/01/06/nurture-not-control-a-better-path-to-parenting/) - Parenting is a delicate balance of nurturing, guiding, and disciplining children. While parents play an important role in shaping their children’s development, research has shown that when parents are unable to effectively manage their own emotions, particularly anger, and instead respond to their children with hostility, aggression, and provocation, it can have far-reaching and detrimental
- [The Power of Human Connection](https://hapihumanist.org/2025/01/03/the-power-of-human-connection/) - "No man is an island." It's a saying we've heard before, but do we truly understand its profound meaning? This timeless phrase speaks to the fundamental truth that as human beings, we are inherently connected to one another. Its original author John Donne states that all people are linked to each other like a continent.
- [The Gift That Keeps on Giving](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/12/23/the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving/) - The most anticipated time in the Philippines has arrived! Christmas season brings with it the chance to embrace the spirit of kindness and charitability. It's also an opportunity to reflect about ourselves and what matters—kindness, empathy, and giving. Christmas isn't just about giving gifts for the sake of giving; it is about spreading joy. Don't
- [The Weight of Words](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/12/26/the-weight-of-words/) - Words are more than just a collection of sounds and letters linked together; they hold incredible power. Whether spoken, written, or thought, the words we choose have the power to encourage, harm, inspire, or discourage. Think of how encouraging it would be to hear “Good job!” or “I believe in you.” from someone. These simple
- [Little Thinkers of Tomorrow: HAPI-Bulacan’s Critical Thinking Workshop](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/12/19/little-thinkers-of-tomorrow-hapi-bulacans-critical-thinking-workshop/) - "Critical thinking is not just a skill; it’s the key to unlocking tomorrow’s solutions, and today’s kids are already ahead of the game." The HAPI kids of Bulacan embarked on an inspiring journey into the world of critical thinking through engaging workshops held last November 17 and 18, 2024. These sessions aimed to equip the
- [HAPI-Bulacan Kids Learn about First Aid Education ](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/12/18/hapi-bulacan-kids-learn-about-first-aid-education/) - “Every single person in the world has the capacity to save a life- it is an essential gesture of solidarity. First aid education should be accessible to all without discrimination.” - Grace Lo First aid refers to the initial help or treatment provided to someone who is injured typically before professional medical help arrives. It
- [HAPI Chapters Celebrate Halloween!](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/12/08/hapi-chapters-celebrate-halloween/) - Halloween season is one of the most anticipated annual events globally. More than just a time for adults to enjoy horror movies and spooky vibes, it is a day for children to have fun and live out the fantasy of being their favorite fictional characters. Two HAPI chapters organized enjoyable and interactive Halloween events for
- [Personal Relationships Still Matter in the Digital Era](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/12/04/personal-relationships-still-matter-in-the-digital-era/) - The luckiest among us have relatives, friends, and coworkers who've understood our plight from the beginning. In doing so, they inspire us to pursue our objectives while offering insightful remarks. However, in contrast to the pre-digital world when we had to physically engage with people, many of us now converse online. While it is a
- [The Power of Online Campaigns in Social Movements](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/11/15/the-power-of-online-campaigns-in-social-movements/) - In today’s digital age, online campaigns have emerged as a force for driving progressive movements and effecting societal change. Unlike traditional grassroots in which one is always constrained and limited in terms of outreach, the instant availability of the internet allows people to reach almost anyone anywhere instantly. It can’t be overstated how this connection
- [Hope and Action During Bangon Oragon Donation Drive](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/11/17/hope-and-action-during-bangon-oragon-donation-drive/) - “The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” - Mahatma Gandhi As one of the countries located in the Pacific Typhoon Belt, the Philippines averages up to 20 typhoons per year. Typhoon Kristine was one of the recent strong storms that struck our country. Developing from
- [How Humanism Changed My Worldview](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/11/16/how-humanism-changed-my-worldview/) - I have lived a rather confusing life. My ever-shifting perspectives have caused me a great deal of problems throughout it. I have lived both a faithful life and a life devoid of it. I tip-toed around these two beliefs as they were the only ones I knew before, but as I grew older, new experiences
- [HAPI-Cavite: A Wave of Community Restores Coast’s Beauty](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/11/14/hapi-cavite-a-wave-of-community-restores-coasts-beauty/) - HAPI-Cavite organized a coastal clean-up project in Brgy. Julugan 8, Tanza, Cavite last August 11 to promote environmental consciousness and community involvement. With the support of local riders and residents, the initiative aimed to restore the area’s beauty and cleanliness by removing litter from the shoreline. The day’s efforts resulted in the collection of over
- [The Competition between Religious and Secular Countries](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/11/13/the-competition-between-religious-and-secular-countries/) - Comparing global data regarding peacefulness, happiness, honesty and social progress. In the twenty-first century, we have global data on almost every aspect of human life. For example, we can find out quite easily - usually by doing a quick search on the Internet - what the average income is in this or that country, what
- [Children’s Path to Awareness in Navigating Social Media](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/10/13/childrens-path-to-awareness-in-navigating-social-media/) - In an effort to encourage responsible digital citizenship, HAPI Kids in Bulacan participated in a two-day Global Social Media Literacy program last August 24-25, 2024. The event featured esteemed speakers PCPL April Elvambuena, WCPD Investigator from Malolos CPS; PCPT/Atty. Mary Grace Esguerra, a Legal Service Officer from Camp Crame; and HAPI CFO, Mary Jane Quiming.
- ["Inspirational or Discouraging?": The Power of Social Media](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/10/01/inspirational-or-discouraging-the-power-of-social-media/) - In today’s generation, social media has revolutionised the way we communicate and interact with each other. It has brought people closer together and helped them connect in ways that were never possible. Social media opens up exciting opportunities for us to share ideas, content, information, and news at an incredible speed. It enhances global connectivity,
- [Stop Body Shaming](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/09/28/stop-body-shaming/) - Body shaming is the action or inaction of subjecting someone to humiliation and criticism for their bodily features. It is common in our society, and we can't deny it. Anyone, regardless of age, gender, or origin, can be a victim of body shaming. Whether it’s the skinny-shaming of individuals who are perceived as “too thin”,
- [#NoToJeepneyPhaseout: A Campaign to Preserve a Cultural Icon](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/09/05/notojeepneyphaseout-a-campaign-to-preserve-a-cultural-icon/) - “What a country chooses to save is what a country chooses to say about itself” – Mollie Beattie In the archipelago of the Philippines, the jeepney stands as more than just a mode of transportation. It’s a symbol of Filipino ingenuity, culture, and a strong communal spirit. However, recent developments have sparked a significant movement:
- [Humanism in Modern Society](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/09/07/humanism-in-modern-society/) - In a world filled with differing ideologies, humanism is a unique perspective that emphasizes the importance and agency of every human being. At its core is a strong belief that observation, logical thinking, understanding, and the scientific method can help humanity grow as a society. Since humanism emphasizes the agency of every human, this also
- [HAPI: A Collective Effort to Battle Typhoon Carina](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/09/05/hapi-a-collective-effort-to-battle-typhoon-carina/) - On July 22, 2024, Typhoon Carina landed in the Philippines and left significant damage in the community. In response to the situation, Humanist Alliance Philippines International (HAPI) quickly organized and stepped in to support the surrounding communities. Typhoon Carina brought heavy rains and strong winds, resulting in severe flooding and food scarcity, forcing many residents
- ["Classroom to Career": The Pains of Going into the Real World](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/08/08/classroom-to-career-the-pains-of-going-into-the-real-world/) - “Success is directly proportional to the degree of positive adaptation to change.” – Vishwas Chavan Many students find themselves on the brink of an intimidating new reality as the graduation ceremony concludes, signalling the end of one chapter and the start of another. The transition from student to worker is frequently portrayed as a major
- [Boundaries and the Art of Saying “No”](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/08/02/boundaries-and-the-art-of-saying-no/) - Sometimes, we get drained by the demands of others, and saying “no” to their requests can leave us feeling guilty. Worry no more because setting boundaries can help with that! Boundaries are not about pushing people away; they're about protecting your time, energy, and well-being. They serve as guidelines or invisible fences on how one
- [What “Utang na Loob” Should Be](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/08/01/what-utang-na-loob-should-be/) - Utang na loob, or “debt from within,” is a deeply ingrained Filipino culture and a complex idea that goes beyond simple gratitude. It embodies a deep sense of obligation to repay those who have done you a favor. While it fosters strong social bonds and a spirit of community, utang na loob can also create
- [HAPI-Bulacan Steps Up in Medical Mission](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/07/06/hapi-bulacan-steps-up-in-medical-mission/) - “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.
- [A Gateway to Imagination: HAPI’s Reading Room](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/07/07/a-gateway-to-imagination-hapis-reading-room/) - The newly established HAPI Reading Room has generated great excitement among children and parents, particularly during events held on June 26 and 28, 2024, at the HAPI-Bulacan Headquarters. This space provides a nurturing environment that stimulates curiosity and critical thinking in children. Thanks to the Young Humanist grant awarded by Humanists International, the reading room
- [HAPI-Cagayan de Oro Leads Anti-Human Trafficking Talks in Bukidnon](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/07/08/hapi-cdo-leads-anti-trafficking-talks/) - On June 26, 2022, HAPI-Cagayan de Oro and Youth Volunteers for Peace and Development (YVPED) along with the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Pualas conducted the second leg of their Anti-Human Trafficking Symposiums at Barangay Pualas, Baungon, Bukidnon. The workshop gathers local youth to discuss Anti-Trafficking in Person (ATIP) and Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OSAE),
- [On Failed Relationships and Their Legal Implications](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/07/05/on-failed-relationships-and-their-legal-implications/) - The biggest misconception about dating is thinking that all it takes are two people who love each other very much. Unfortunately, this isn't all that it takes for there are also other factors to consider. Factors like differences in beliefs, culture, teachings, and personal issues can all impact your relationship. Even the most minor inconveniences
- [How Deep-Rooted Filipino Traditions Impact Us as Individuals](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/06/27/opinion-how-deep-rooted-filipino-traditions-impact-us-as-individuals/) - Here is a harsh truth: subjecting Filipinos to unnecessary customs can end up hurting them in the long run. While “unlearning” takes time, it is possible for my fellow Pinoys to disregard some of the traditions that their siblings, parents, and other community members have inadvertently demanded of them. Like customs in any other culture,
- [The Silent Epidemic: Depression among the Youth](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/06/07/the-silent-epidemic-depression-among-the-youth/) - In today's fast-paced world, depression has emerged as a silent epidemic, affecting millions worldwide. Despite significant advancements in mental health awareness, depression remains a formidable challenge, especially for younger generations. Depression is not a personal failure or a sign of weakness; it is a complex interplay of genetic, biological, and environmental factors that can profoundly
- ["Get Caught Reading": HAPI-Green's Book Donation Drive Promotes Environmental Humanism in Batangas City](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/06/06/get-caught-reading-hapi-greens-book-donation-drive-promotes-environmental-humanism-in-batangas-city/) - In celebration of Get Caught Reading Month, an annual event observed by many organizations around the world to promote literacy and the joy of reading, HAPI-Green organized the "Get Caught Reading Month: HAPI Green Secondhand Books Donation" event in Ilijan, Batangas City. On May 26th, 2024, amidst the relentless downpour of Bagyong Aghon, representatives from
- [HAPI-Bulacan Kids and the Value of Humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/05/31/hapi-bulacan-kids-and-the-value-of-humanism/) - Teaching children about humanism and kindness instills in them the values of empathy, respect, and ethical behavior, empowering them to make a positive impact on the world. On May 10, 2024, HAPI-Bulacan organized an educational program aimed at teaching children about kindness and the principles of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI). The event sought to
- [Catching Up with Three of Our HAPI Chapters!](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/05/28/catching-up-with-three-of-our-hapi-chapters/) - As we quickly approach the middle of a seemingly quiet 2024, a lot has been brewing in HAPI’s chapters behind the scenes. Let’s find out what three of those chapters and their volunteers have been up to since the beginning of the year! HAPI-Alabang has always been one of our most active chapters through the
- [HAPI Zambales: Encouraging Help and Igniting Hope](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/05/27/hapi-zambales-encouraging-help-and-igniting-hope/) - “There is no greater reward than working from your heart and making a difference in the world.” – Carlos Santana The story of impoverished Filipinos being taken advantage or displaced from their homes by powerful landowners is a tale that has been told time and time again. It is the unfortunate reality of residents of
- [From Pastor to Heretic: AJ Ballares | HAPI Spotlight](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/01/22/aj-ballares-hapi-spotlight-2/) - by Sherwin Dane Haro San Jose, Antique, Philippines January 16, 2021 As far as character arcs go, “varsity chess player” to “mixed martial artist” to “seminarian” to “pastor” to “HAPI Executive Director” might be as wild as it gets, and yet that’s exactly the route that the man on today’s Spotlight, Alvin John “AJ” Ballares,
- [HAPI and GR!T PH Reveal Exciting Plans](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/05/26/hapi-and-grt-ph-reveal-exciting-plans/) - “A community that is engaged and working together can be a powerful force” – Idowu Koyenikan Through a shared desire to promote SOGIE Awareness, HAPI and GR!T PH recently partnered up in a seminar called “HAPI 2 GR!T U”. The seminar, which addressed key issues in the queer community, took place in Quest Hotel, Cebu last April 27,
- [Open-Mindedness: How Anyone Can Be Intellectually Adaptable](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/05/20/open-mindedness-how-anyone-can-be-intellectually-adaptable/) - Are you a receptive person? In a seemingly vast world filled with people who have diverse thoughts, traditions, and journeys, the significance of having receptiveness cannot be overstated. As defined by the Cambridge Dictionary, receptiveness is the willingness of someone to consider ideas and opinions that are different from theirs. It’s not hard to imagine why this trait is essential.
- [A Glimpse of Future HAPI Projects with the Dumagat Tribe](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/05/05/a-glimpse-of-future-hapi-projects-with-the-dumagat-tribe/) - HAPI CEO Angie Driskell and HAPI CFO Mutya Valenzuela returned to the Dumagat community in Dona Remedios Trinidad (DRT), Bulacan, to offer essential items to 50 children and adults last April 7, 2024. They distributed clothes, shoes, bags, and toys, and the community was treated to hearty meals consisting of pancit noodles, bread, and treats.
- [HAPI Kids Explore the Solar System!](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/04/09/hapi-kids-explore-the-solar-system/) - One's knowledge is displayed through one's creativity. On March 24, 2024, HAPI-Bulacan conducted an activity for the children, tackling different activities about the Solar System that aimed to give them knowledge about space and instil creativity in their minds. The activity centered around the book "Hello, World! Solar System" by Jill McDonald (copies of which
- [HAPI-Bulacan Continues to Inspire Kids](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/04/08/hapi-bulacan-continues-to-inspire-kids/) - “Teaching is not about answering questions but about raising questions – opening doors for them in places that they could not imagine.” – Yawar Baig HAPI-Bulacan actively caters to the next generation and makes events carefully tailored to improve their cognitive and emotional skills. The chapter organized the kids to gather and socialize last March
- [My Blood Donation Journey](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/04/07/my-blood-donation-journey/) - Cover Photo (c) Nguyễn Hiệp on Unsplash Blood donation is a vital part of healthcare systems worldwide, a silent yet profound gesture of solidarity and compassion. Approximately 120 million units of blood are donated yearly, with 40 percent of these donations collected in high-income countries (as per the World Health Organisation). The Philippine Red Cross
- [Notes from a Student | Navigating School and Self](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/03/29/notes-from-a-student-navigating-school-and-self/) - In the realm of education, the focus has traditionally been on academic achievement and cognitive development. However, an aspect that is equally crucial yet often overlooked is the mental well-being of students. Recognising the significance of nurturing mental health in educational settings isn’t just a matter of compassion; it's a necessity for ensuring proper development
- [HAPI Ladies Reflect on Women's Month](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/03/24/hapi-ladies-reflect-on-womens-month/) - The only thing more fulfilling than using your voice, is your voice being heard. With each passing year, women's voices not only grow louder but their plights are being taken more seriously too. Sure, there is still a lot of work left to do across the board... but progress is growing, and you can feel
- [HAPI Joins the First Philippine Secular Summit](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/03/06/hapi-joins-the-first-philippine-secular-summit/) - “There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” – Margaret J. Wheatley Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) took part and hosted one of the talks in the first-ever Philippine Secular Summit last February 17, 2024, in Quezon City. The occasion provided a forum for the country's largest secular
- [Bulacan Kids Loving "Nina and the Stars"](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/03/05/bulacan-kids-loving-nina-and-the-stars/) - To help foster a love of reading among Pinoy youth, Humanist Alliance Philippines International (HAPI) recently organised a reading room program for the children of HAPI-Bulacan last February 18, 2024. Notably, the program marked the first time that "Nina and the Stars,” authored by the HAPI Scholars, was read by an audience. The event commenced
- [Pinoy Humanist Watches: Pluto](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/02/17/pinoy-humanist-watches-pluto/) - How does hate shape a person? Can a human be complete without hate? Does hate ever leave? A reinterpretation by famous mangaka Naoki Urusawa (who created works such as Monster and 20th Century Boys) of the classic Astro Boy by Osamu Tezuka, Pluto reimagines the original story as a police-procedural. It highlights Geischt, a robot
- [The Path to Humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/02/18/the-path-to-humanism/) - In a world full of questions and uncertainties, many people find comfort and guidance in humanism. Grounded in human values and ethics, it provides a framework for understanding our existence and living a purposeful life. The journey to humanism is unique for everyone, shaped by personal experiences and reflections. Here are a few ways people
- [Beyond Conflict Resolution: Forgiveness and Reconciliation](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/02/16/beyond-conflict-resolution-forgiveness-and-reconciliation/) - Conflict is undoubtedly a part of human nature, but so is our capacity for forgiveness and reconciliation. These two powerful acts are central to healing the wounds we encounter in life, whether they're personal grievances or larger societal issues. Forgiveness allows us to let go of anger and resentment, while reconciliation brings us back together
- [Meet Angelica Driskell, HAPI's New CEO!](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/02/07/angie-driskell-new-hapi-ceo/) - In a significant leadership shift, Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) has recently announced Angelica Driskell as its new Chief Executive Officer. Driskell, who has been a dedicated member of HAPI for several years, steps into the role with a vision to continue the organisation's mission of serving humanity and upholding its values. Her dedication and
- [HAPI’s Got New Officers for 2024!](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/01/29/hapis-got-new-officers-for-2024/) - “The achievements of an organisation are the results of the combined efforts of each individual.” – Vince Lombardi Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) just celebrated its momentous tenth anniversary. With this milestone, HAPI sets off to continue its mission and vision of promoting humanism, championing education, and helping those in dire need. For 2024, HAPI
- [HAPI Con: Our 10th Anniversary Celebration!](https://hapihumanist.org/2024/01/07/hapi-con-10th-anniversary-celebration/) - 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
- [Caring for Animals is a Humanist Value](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/12/29/caring-for-animals-is-a-humanist-value/) - Animal abuse and cruelty are significant issues in the Philippines. Despite the country's warm and compassionate culture, there is a distressing prevalence of mistreatment towards animals. From neglect and abandonment to acts of violence, innocent animals suffer. These challenges highlight the need for increased awareness, stronger enforcement of animal welfare laws, and a collective effort
- [Clothes for Keeping Hope Alive](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/12/28/clothes-for-keeping-hope-alive/) - “Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.” - Kathy Calvin The holiday season is not just a break from school or work; it is about gift-giving, appreciation, and igniting hope among people around us. HAPI embodies these qualities all year round but a recent project wherein HAPI members
- [Leading Myself, Leading Others: HAPI's Youth Leadership Training Program](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/12/21/leading-myself-leading-others-youth-leadership/) - 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
- [Pinoy Humanist Watches: Oppenheimer](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/12/16/pinoy-humanist-watches-oppenheimer/) - What is more powerful than the atom bomb? Ideals? An even more powerful weapon? Fear? Before the said bomb was even tested, scientists had fears that the detonation of a nuclear weapon could set the entire world on fire. But that fear didn’t stop them from developing “The Gadget”: the first-ever nuclear bomb. Ultimately, nuclear
- [HAPI CEO's Farewell, Leaving a Legacy of Progress and Hope](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/12/08/hapi-ceos-farewell-leaving-a-legacy-of-progress-and-hope/) - Today is a bittersweet moment for me as I stand before you, not just as the Chief Executive Officer of HAPI but as someone privileged to witness the incredible growth and transformation of this organization. It feels like just yesterday that a group of young individuals from Dumaguete, including myself, embarked on a journey to
- [My First Volunteering Experience in Bulacan](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/11/30/my-first-volunteering-experience-in-bulacan/) - Along with my parents and my auntie Mutya (HAPI CFO Mutya Valenzuela), I visited Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan, last November 10 to donate some candies, toys, and pre-loved clothes to the Dumagat tribe. The day before, we prepared the donations by packing all the candies. We packed each of them equally so everyone could get the
- [The Israel-Gaza Conflict: A Complex Struggle for Peace](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/11/29/the-israel-gaza-conflict-a-complex-struggle-for-peace/) - The Israel-Gaza conflict is a longstanding, complex geopolitical issue that has deep historical roots. The region has been a hotspot of cultural tension, with both Israelis and Palestinians laying claim to the same land. The struggle for control over territory, resources, and national identity has resulted in numerous struggles that drew international attention and ignited
- [Confronting the Reality: Vote Buying's Grip on Every Filipino Election](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/11/17/confronting-the-reality-vote-buying/) - Vote buying has become an unfortunate norm in the context of Filipino elections. In nearly every election cycle, political candidates use to directly distribute money and goods to voters in an attempt to win their support. While the practice is illegal, enforcement is lax, and the sums involved have only increased over time. Many voters
- [HAPI-Green Goes on a Coastal Clean Up in Batangas City](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/11/06/hapi-green-coastal-clean-up/) - Environmental sustainability and human welfare are closely interconnected. In line with our commitment to these causes, my brother and I recently participated in a coastal cleanup initiative in the coastal areas of Ilijan, Batangas City, on October 29 and 30, 2023. This activity served as a reminder of the impact our individual actions can have.
- [HAPI-Zambales’ Mission for Healthier Youth](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/10/23/mission-for-healthier-youth/) - HAPI-Zambales successfully conducted a feeding program activity at Aningway-Sacatihan Elementary School Annex at Sitio Gala, Subic, Zambales last September 22, 2023. This was a remarkable event for everyone participating and volunteering as its impact could be immediately seen in the students' and teachers' smiling faces. A majority of Aningway-Sacatihan pupils are indigents and come from
- [HAPI Stirs Up Action in Bulacan](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/10/21/hapi-stirs-up-action-in-bulacan/) - Going by the dictionary, "action" pertains to the process of undertaking a task–usually with a specific objective in mind. Beyond being a mere concept, it serves as a verb for problem-solving and task execution. Humanist Alliance Philippines International (HAPI) is dedicated to solidifying its commitment to enhancing the local community through proactive action and careful
- [Unlocking the Past: The Enduring Relevance of History](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/10/12/unlocking-the-past-the-enduring-relevance-of-history/) - One of the most fundamental aspects of history is its role in teaching us valuable lessons from the past. It is said that those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it, an adage that underscores the importance of studying historical events. By examining the successes and failures of past societies, governments,
- [What HAPI-Alabang’s Been Up To!](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/09/28/what-hapi-alabangs-been-up-to/) - These past few months have seen the HAPI-Alabang Chapter make lemonade out of lemons. Amidst the awful downpours last July, the Chapter wanted to give kids in the area something that would fill their stomachs. Thus, the team gave them champorado (sweet local choco porridge) and lots of rice. The volunteers began preparing for the
- [OPINION | Blasphemy Laws are Such a Drag](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/09/22/opinion-blasphemy-laws-are-such-a-drag/) - Earlier this year, drag entertainer Pura Luka Vega performed at a bar dressed as the Black Nazarene and lip-synced to a remix of the ‘Ama Namin’ (Our Father). Videos were posted online and, as you probably know, all hell broke loose. The internet became a keyboard warrior’s dream come true as comments between the extremely
- [How a Girl Tied Humanism to Pokémon Cards](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/09/18/how-a-girl-tied-humanism-to-pokemon-cards/) - When we think of humanism, and the many different ways to embody it, there is no such thing as ‘too big’ or ‘too small’. We find the heart of humanism beats on, even in something as surprising as trading Pokémon cards. HAPI-Alabang youth volunteer Krisha Del Rosario spearheaded a project of her own recently to
- [Promoting Gender Equality in the Philippines](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/09/17/promoting-gender-equality-in-the-philippines/) - Gender equality is a fundamental aspect of a just and equitable society. In the Philippines, significant progress has been made in promoting gender equality, but challenges and disparities persist. Humanist principles, rooted in reason, empathy, and the belief in the inherent worth and dignity of every individual, offer a valuable framework for addressing these challenges
- [HAPI: An Act of Volunteerism in Hard Times](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/09/16/act-of-volunteerism-in-hard-times/) - In a world filled with challenges, there are always opportunities to offer support and encouragement to individuals embarking on a new path. Over the course of three consecutive weeks, HAPI-Bulacan led by Mutya Valenzuela, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of HAPI, in collaboration with GO Humanity through its food security program, organised feeding programs for the
- [HAPI-Sorsogon Dances to a Healthier Life](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/09/14/hapi-sorsogon-dances-to-a-healthier-life/) - “Love yourself enough to live a healthy lifestyle” – Jules Robson Fun, food, and fitness! Those are the driving force of HAPI-Sorsogon in their latest activity that also served as their wrap-up for the month of August. For fitness, the chapter held an interactive Zumba session at Abucay Basketball Court in Abucay, Pilar, Sorsogon. Approximately
- [HAPI Represented at Bacolod Leadership Summit](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/08/10/hapi-at-bacolod-leadership-summit/) - “Youth is the backbone of nation-building” – Lailah Gifty Akita HAPI-Bacolod's Junius Dale Capus was recently invited to speak at the Augustinian Leadership Summit, YOUth Talk last August 1, 2023. Espousing the chapter’s goals, he spoke about youth empowerment and the organisation's mission and vision. His talk started by introducing HAPI - our goals, mission,
- [Filipino Culture Was Not Ready For Barbie | OPINION](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/08/08/filipino-culture-was-not-ready-for-barbie-opinion/) - It is very rare for me to take time for myself and do activities that are meant solely for my own relaxation, pleasure or entertainment. I woke up at 4:00 am on a Sunday morning and decided to watch the much-talked-about Barbie movie by myself. My daughters had already watched its premiere with their friends
- [A HAPI Way to Help: Donating to a Family in Need](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/08/04/a-hapi-way-to-help/) - It's heartening to hear about instances where immediate action is taken to assist those in need. On July 22, 2023, HAPI National, together with volunteers Princess Paquiz and Arnel Inocencio, made a visit to a family residing in Sampaloc, Manila, who were in dire need of help. The purpose of this visit was to assess
- [Metro Manila Pride March: A Volunteer’s POV!](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/08/03/metro-manila-pride-march-a-volunteers-pov/) - A successful Pride March lies in its ability to bring together people from all walks of life to celebrate diversity and promote equality. #Pride, not just here in the Philippines but all over the world, is a reminder that everyone deserves to live with respect and dignity, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
- [Inequality Behind Bars: The Broken Scales of Justice](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/07/21/inequality-behind-bars-the-broken-scales-of-justice/) - In today's society, power often reigns supreme, dictating the course of justice and blurring the lines of fairness. It is a fact that has made me, a concerned citizen, wonder about the balance of our criminal justice system. An unsettling pattern is emerging in our society: a marked disparity in how people are viewed depending
- [How HAPI-Sorsogon Celebrated World Environment Day](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/07/20/how-hapi-sorsogon-celebrated-world-environment-day/) - Environmental protection refers to the preservation, conservation, and management of natural resources and ecosystems to ensure their long-term sustainability. It involves various practices, policies, and actions aimed at reducing pollution, protecting biodiversity, and mitigating the impacts of human activities on the environment. Environmental protection is crucial for several reasons. First, it safeguards the health and
- [Empowering Youth to Break the Chains of Human Trafficking: A High School Education Initiative](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/07/19/empowering-youth-to-break-the-chains-of-human-trafficking/) - 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
- [The State of Beauty Standards in the Philippines](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/07/18/the-state-of-beauty-standards-in-the-philippines/) - Beauty standards have been a prominent aspect of society for centuries, with each culture having its ideals of beauty. In the Philippines, certain beauty standards have been shaped by various factors such as colonisation, globalisation, and media influences. Beauty ideals in the Philippines are deeply rooted in the country’s colonial past. Western standards of beauty
- [How to Teach Science to a Crowd](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/07/15/how-to-teach-science-to-a-crowd/) - Presenting Science without the Overly Complicated Math... Teaching is a challenging endeavour. Learning any field of Science is also as hard. Combining the two is to try and conquer a seemingly insurmountable mountaintop, but don’t worry, the view makes it all worth it in the end. Science-teaching is not exactly a new field. From our
- [HAPI-Bulacan Wants Full Tummies for All](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/07/14/full-tummies-for-all-at-bulacan/) - “Ensuring a healthy future means investing in the generation who will carry that future.” – Mal Fletcher July has come around, which means it is Nutrition Month in the Philippines! This year, the theme is “Healthy Diet, Gawing Affordable for All”. Angelica Driskell, HAPI Junior Ambassador, described the situation of the community in Bulacan where
- [HAPI-Bacolod leads Negros Pride 2023 Activities](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/07/07/hapi-bacolod-leads-negros-pride-2023-activities/) - Bacolod City, Negros Occidental - The vibrant streets of Bacolod City were adorned with rainbow flags and lively colours on June 30, 2023, as Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) - Bacolod Chapter and The Burning House 6100 led the much-anticipated Negros Pride March. A resounding celebration of unity, equality, and humanist values, the event saw
- [I Hyphenated My Surname as a Married Woman. It Wasn't Easy. | OPINION](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/07/06/i-hyphenated-my-surname-as-a-married-woman/) - In a world where traditions and societal expectations often dictate our choices, it's not uncommon for individuals to feel doubt and face scrutiny when deviating from the norm. Recently, I found myself in a similar situation when I decided to process a government document to hyphenate my surname. Personally, I dread the process of changing
- [HAPI: A Pride Month Worth Celebrating](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/07/04/a-pride-month-worth-celebrating/) - June is observed as Pride Month due to its historical significance linked to the LGBTQIA+ movement. The selection of June as Pride Month can be attributed to the Stonewall Riots, a series of events that occurred in New York City in June 1969. During the Stonewall Riots, customers of the Stonewall Inn, a well-known gay
- [Empo-WOMEN-t: Fighting Period Poverty](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/06/21/empo-women-t-fighting-period-poverty/) - 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
- [Kindness and Hope for Dumagat Children](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/06/15/kindness-and-hope-for-dumagat-children/) - “All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and somebody who believes in them.” – Magic Johnson HAPI has made it their mission to touch the lives of Dumagat children as much as they can. As such, another trip to the tribe’s homeland last June 7 resulted in laughs and smiles for the
- [Unleashing the Power of Young Leaders: A Teaser](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/06/15/unleashing-the-power-of-young-leaders/) - In a rapidly changing world, young leaders possess the potential to shape the future and drive positive change. Their fresh perspectives, innovative thinking, and boundless energy make them a formidable force in addressing complex global challenges. This article explores the qualities that set young leaders apart and highlights the key attributes that contribute to their
- [Humanism and the Promotion of Critical Thinking](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/06/06/humanism-and-the-promotion-of-critical-thinking/) - In the age of pervasive fake news and misinformation, humanism and critical thinking are essential. As technology advances and information spreads rapidly, the ability to think critically becomes crucial. By embracing humanism and incorporating philosophy to nurture critical thinking, we can empower individuals to discern truth from falsehood and navigate complex issues. Philosophy is a
- [How we learned the shape of the Atom, and created the Atom Bomb](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/06/05/the-shape-of-the-atom/) - When we say “atom,” different people get different mental images. Those that grew up on the Knowledge Channel and/or were avid readers of their science textbooks would have the image of a nucleus with electrons revolving around it in circular orbits. Those that grew up during the Cold War would be reminded of the nuclear
- [HAPI: Towards a Polio and Measle-free Community](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/06/04/to-a-polio-and-measle-free-community/) - The Philippines had been free of polio for the preceding 19 years, but the 2019–2021 polio epidemic in the country placed children in danger of paralysis for life. Although polio has been nearly eradicated thanks to the polio vaccine, it still poses a threat to communities, especially those in rural regions where it is not
- [AI and Humanism: A Conversation with ChatGPT](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/05/20/a-conversation-with-chatgpt/) - There has been a buzz surrounding ChatGPT lately that has generated various opinions from people. Some see the AI chatbot as a negative thing that poses a lot of threats to our society while others see it as a tool that can help humanity be more efficient and productive. Published in this article is my
- [Is Laughter Our Best Medicine?](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/05/17/is-laughter-our-best-medicine/) - “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” For years… this famous tagline has attracted tourists and businesses to the Philippines. But it relates to more than just the tourist destinations like El Nido and Baguio: it refers to the happy-go-lucky nature of Filipinos too. Filipinos are indeed joyful despite crises and disasters; they are still able
- [The Role of Humanism in Environmentalism](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/05/15/the-role-of-humanism-in-environmentalism/) - When people think of environmentalism, they often think of trees, birds, and flowers in the middle of a forest or a sea turtle swimming freely in a crystal clear ocean in the Pacific… and that is okay and valid! At the end of the day, we are doing our best not only for our species
- [Beyond Academics: Teaching Humanism in Schools](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/05/14/beyond-academics-teaching-humanism-in-schools/) - Humanism is a philosophy that emphasises the importance of human values and dignity. It is a value system that celebrates the potential for human beings to achieve greatness in both their personal and collective endeavours. Therefore, it is essential to include humanism in schools. One of the primary reasons for this is that humanism provides
- [From Gardens to Tables with HAPI-Bulacan](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/05/13/from-gardens-to-tables-with-hapi-bulacan/) - “The garden suggests that there might be a place where we can meet nature half way.” – Michael Pollan HAPI-Bulacan has been working tirelessly for the growth and maintenance of its hydroponics garden. This community garden aims to increase food security, improve local ecology, and promote unity among the locals. “HAPI CFO Mutya Valenzuela started
- [Spreading Joy: HAPI-CDO Program to Feed and Delight Children in Need](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/05/04/spreading-joy-hapi-cdo-program/) - The HAPI-CDO team conducted the HAPI Arroz Caldo for Kids feeding activity at Sitio San Pedro Taguanao, Brgy. Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City last April 23, 2023. The activity was supported by Kagawad Bruno Exequil of Brgy. Indahag, the Sangguniang Kabataan of Indahag, and Sitio San Pedro officers. The feeding activity took place in a
- [Nourishing Young Minds: HAPI-CDO Nutritious Feeding Activity for Kids](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/05/02/nourishing-young-minds-hapi-cdo-nutritious-feeding-activity/) - HAPI-Cagayan de Oro successfully conducted a feeding activity at a relocation area in Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City last February 26, 2023. The initiative was organized by Johnny L. Denden, HAPI-CDO Lead Convenor, in collaboration with the Phase 1 Habitat Youth Organization headed by Kerwin Goro and Lowen Pantaleon. About 100 children were present
- [Two HAPI Leaders Join the ClimateEducate Project](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/04/30/hapi-leaders-join-climateeducate-project/) - Humanist Alliance Philippines International (HAPI) is proud to report that two of its members, Javan Lev Poblador and Diosa Marie Aguila-Aguirre, have taken on new responsibilities as part of ClimateEducate. As humanists, they are dedicated to promoting the welfare and well-being of humanity and the environment, and they see climate change as a pressing issue
- [HAPI: Schoolwork for a Cause](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/04/24/hapi-schoolwork-for-a-cause/) - As we all know, not everyone has the financial wherewithal to purchase textbooks or even novels. Many people would like to read and learn utilising various resources, yet they have limited access. This is why on April 6, 2023, HAPI National and volunteer AJ Zalameda administered a book drive across all HAPI headquarters, with a
- [The Youth of HAPI-Alabang Go on a Book Drive](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/04/23/the-youth-of-hapi-alabang-go-on-a-book-drive/) - A good book drive can support dozens of kids and adults in their attempt to gain understanding or escape the real world. They are a means of offering access to books for the ones without opportunities. Thus, the HAPI-Alabang youth volunteers headed to a community that lives near the railroad tracks last April 7, 2023
- [Everything Was So Perfect When I Was Young](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/04/21/everything-was-so-perfect-when-i-was-young/) - I remember when I wanted to work hard in school because I dreamed of becoming a firefighter. Being a firefighter sounded so cool when you were a kid: I mean, you got to kill fires and save people in their burning houses! I told myself that I will be a firefighter someday, and I am
- [HAPI Sorsogon: Hope Through Meals](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/04/14/hope-through-meals-sorsogon/) - “True giving from the heart is an expression of love” – Cara Stein While April 1st is known to be a day for pranks and jokes, HAPI-Sorsogon made it their mission to do the opposite by bringing genuine hope and love to their community through a nutritious meal. The chapter’s officers and volunteers conducted a
- [The Paradox of Peace: How Humans Disrupt Harmony in a Peaceful World](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/04/01/the-paradox-of-peace/) - 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
- [Promoting Humanism to Avert Crab Mentality](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/03/28/promoting-humanism-to-avert-crab-mentality/) - 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
- [EmpowHER: HAPI Women are Empowered Women](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/03/26/empowher-hapi-women-are-empowered-women/) - 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
- [HAPI-Bulacan: A Month Dedicated to Fire Prevention](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/03/25/hapi-bulacan-a-month-dedicated-to-fire-prevention/) - Nine years on, HAPI still hasn’t stopped helping people and raising awareness of good causes. On March 18, 2023, HAPI-Bulacan hosted its inaugural Fire Prevention Month Awareness Campaign at Malolos City, Bulacan. The event, prepared by chapter secretaries Carol Aguilar and Maria Rita Adriano, took place in Pinagbakahan Elementary School withan estimated 80 attendees. The
- [What’s the Deal with Schrodinger and His Cat?](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/03/18/whats-the-deal-with-schrodinger-and-his-cat/) - 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
- [Smart Shaming: A Threat to Our Collective Intelligence](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/03/18/smart-shaming-is-a-threat/) - 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
- [Month of Loving, Month of Giving](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/03/08/month-of-loving-month-of-giving/) - 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
- [Empowering a Zambales Community with Hydroponics](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/03/04/empowering-with-hydroponics/) - “Community is much more than belonging to something; it is about doing something together that makes belonging matter” – Brian Solis HAPI National visited and delivered ten hydroponic kits to the St. Francis Learning Center Inc. community in Subic, Zambales last February 22, 2023. HAPI CFO, Mutya Valenzuela and HAPI Auditor, Angie Driskell were accompanied
- [Gratefulness is the key](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/03/03/gratefulness-is-the-key/) - 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,
- [How to Write Deep without a Wide Vocabulary](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/03/02/how-to-write-deep-without-a-wide-vocabulary/) - “Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere.” – Anton Ego, Ratatouille (2007) I’ve always maintained that the making of art belongs to everybody. By being both sentient and sapient, we humans have given ourselves the capacity to make art. Of course, there are those whose names are
- [HAPI Bulacan: The Artistry of Kids Towards a Better Environment](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/02/27/the-artistry-of-kids/) - 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
- [What do Filipino humanists have to say about EDSA?](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/02/24/filipino-humanists-on-edsa/) - 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
- [Why Church and State Must Stay Separated](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/02/18/why-church-and-state-must-stay-separated/) - The separation of church and state is a fundamental principle in many modern societies that is exalted in the constitutions of many countries. It puts forth that individuals should be free to practice their religion without interference from the state, and the state should neither promote nor endorse any particular religious belief. Fascinatingly, this idea
- [A Say on Human Trafficking](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/02/09/a-say-on-human-trafficking/) - By Kryshia Gayle Solon HAPI Scholar ~ Human trafficking is a complex social issue that has occurred for centuries. Unfortunately, due to several factors, the phenomenon has become even more prominent in modern times. The demand for cheap labor in many developing countries combined with the growth of international travel and the relaxation of immigration
- [Our Leaders Play a Role in Our Peace of Mind | OPINION](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/02/04/our-leaders-play-a-role-in-our-peace-of-mind-opinion/) - By Maui Del Mundo HAPI Scholar ~ People’s personal “utopias” come in many forms. For a college student, it could be the sound of keyboard clicks, the smell of brewing coffee, and the comforting chill of a café. For working professionals, it could be the feeling of sand on their skin as they unwind on
- [HAPI Got to Know the Agta Tribe](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/02/03/inspiring-through-meals/) - By Glemir Sordilla Associate Editor “Food is maybe the only universal thing that has the power to bring everyone together.” – Guy Fieri The Agta tribe, also known as Dumagat Remontados, enjoyed a nutritious meal courtesy of HAPI and its partners last January 29, 2023. An estimated 65 people attended the event in Sitio Kambubuyugan,
- [HAPI Junior Launches Book Campaign for Students in Alabang](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/02/02/hapi-junior-book-campaign-for-young-learners/) - By Angie Driskell Ambassador, HAPI Junior HAPI-Alabang’s Reading Room was the location of the first-ever Book Campaign organized by HAPI Jr. Ambassador, Angie Driskell, and her team. After months of collecting pre-loved and unused textbooks and sorting out the useable copies, the books were put out for children and parents last January 21, 2023. The
- [11 Issues HAPI-Bacolod Will Focus On This 2023](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/02/02/hapi-bacolodthis-2023/) - By Joshua Villalobos HAPI-Bacolod Member | HAPI Scholar As Humanist Alliance Philippines, International ushers in a new year, we also have a lot of plans and future projects in place for 2023. In past years, we have implemented projects and initiatives to advance humanism in the Philippines, encompassing education, environmentalism, and human rights. We do
- [HAPI-Bacolod Revs Up for 2023](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/01/30/hapi-bacolod-revs-up-for-2023/) - HAPI-Bacolod Revs Up for 2023 By Francine Abalayan HAPI Scholar | HAPI-Bacolod Member “However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” – Winston Churchill HAPI-Bacolod’s officers and new members conducted strategic planning for 2023 last January 14. Headed by Eldemar Sabete, Lead Convenor, the activity served as a kick-off for the chapter’s
- [HAPI-Alabang Welcomes New Volunteers](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/01/27/hapi-alabang-welcomes-new-volunteers/) - HAPI-Alabang Welcomes New Volunteers By Phoebe Dedicatoria HAPI Scholar Last January 24, 2023, HAPI-Alabang held a meeting discussing some points that new volunteers need to know. The event also became an opportunity to distribute the custom t-shirts that volunteers in the chapter were eagerly waiting for. The meeting started with an introduction to HAPI and
- [HAPI-CDO Says NO to Human Trafficking](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/01/27/hapi-cdo-says-no-to-human-trafficking/) - HAPI-CDO Says NO to Human Trafficking in Symposium By Maria Louizza Fugoso HAPI Scholar HAPI-Cagayan de Oro successfully held an Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign and Workshop last January 15, 2023. The event took place at Balangaw sa Kalinaw Village (BSKV), Taguanao, Indahag, Cagayan de Oro, considered one of the province’s most remote areas. The event was
- [HAPI: A Night with the Unsheltered](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/01/27/hapi-a-night-with-the-unsheltered/) - HAPI: A Night with the Unsheltered By Shawn Evans Quiming HAPI Scholars In Poblacion, Malolos, Bulacan, last January 20, HAPI Volunteers and HAPI CFO Mutya Valenzuela spent the night with the unsheltered in order to deliver 80 packed dinners, 60 brioche buns with butter and sugar, 80 packed biscuits, and 100 bottles of water. The
- [HAPI’s New Shirts Celebrate the Humanist Cause](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/01/15/hapis-new-shirts-celebrate-the-humanist-cause/) - HAPI’s New Shirts Celebrate the Humanist Cause By Edgar Louis de Gracia HAPI Scholar Are you looking for a new comfortable shirt? Pues, look no further than HAPI’s latest t-shirt merch, featuring a variety of designs that fit all genders. Adults, teenagers, and even children are guaranteed a fresh piece if they want one. Made
- [Experience Breeds Potential.](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/01/12/experience-breeds-potential/) - Experience Breeds Potential By Johnny Denden HAPI-CDO Lead Convenor "You never know what people are going through because each person you meet has a story to tell. So instead of being judgmental, just listen well." – Charmaine J. Forde Society is a combination of people with different capabilities and personalities. Everybody has a different way
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- [The Globalization of Religion](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/01/06/the-globalization-of-religion/) - The Globalization of Religion By Junelie Velonta HAPI Youth Ambassador The globalist expansion of religion could be traced back to the colonial expansions of European powers starting in the 14th Century. While the search for spices was the initial push factor of the expansions, many Western “frontiersmen” found themselves settling in various areas all over
- [Humanism and Mental Health: Supporting the Whole Person](https://hapihumanist.org/2023/01/02/humanism-and-supporting-the-person/) - Humanism and Mental Health: Supporting the Whole Person By Ma. Almaver Victoria M. Suarez Contributor ~ Have you ever been in a situation where you were struggling with mental health challenges, but were told to just "snap out of it"? Have you ever felt pressured to put your work or other responsibilities ahead of your
- [Celebrating Rizal Day: Remembering the Humanist Hero](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/12/27/remembering-rizal-the-humanist/) - Celebrating Rizal Day: Remembering the Humanist Hero By Ma. Almaver Victoria “Vic” M. Suarez Contributor ~ Why is Jose Rizal considered an inspiration to humanists around the world? What are the values and beliefs that he stood for, and how did he use them to make a positive impact on society? How can we learn
- [HAPI-Sorsogon Completes Chapter Development Workshop](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/12/27/sorsogon-chapter-development-workshop/) - HAPI-Sorsogon Completes Chapter Development Workshop By Shawn Evans Quiming HAPI Scholar HAPI-Sorsogon completed its Chapter Development training with HAPI CFO, Mutya Valenzuela, and HAPI Corporate Secretary, Sean Cross, on December 16–18, 2022. The Sorsogon chapter’s formation and development were the topics of conversation among the members and volunteers. In preparation for HAPI's General Assembly and
- [HAPI-Bacolod Takes Part in Children Summit and Baseline Research](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/12/19/hapi-bacolod-takes-part-in-children-summit-and-baseline-research/) - HAPI-Bacolod Takes Part in Children Summit and Baseline Research By Glemir Sordilla HAPI-Bacolod Member | HAPI Scholar “Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation.” – Kofi Annan HAPI-Bacolod joined Community's Hope and Initiative for Lasting Development, Inc. (CHILDInitiative) for their Project ISA - Isip, Swey, Alert focus group discussion
- [A Setback in Modern Society](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/12/16/a-setback-in-modern-society/) - A Setback in Modern Society By Johnny Denden Lead Convenor, HAPI Cagayan de Oro In the modern era, the public judges us through stinging "words," which could result in depression and anxiety for any given individual. After society judges them through sensational hearsay, rumors, and gossip that spreads throughout their community, a victim becomes concerned
- [How can you act on the Climate Crisis?](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/12/13/how-can-you-act-on-the-climate-crisis/) - How can you act on the Climate Crisis? By Joshua Villalobos HAPI Scholar | Member, HAPI Bacolod The climate crisis is the talk of the town nowadays. There are a lot of conferences, events, and even government policies and programs addressing the climate crisis in terms of mitigation and adaptation. But despite the complex
- [To Write for Human Rights](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/12/08/to-write-for-human-rights/) - To Write for Human Rights By Kryshia Gayle Solon HAPI Scholar Human Rights Day has been commemorated on December 10 since 1950 and this year we will mark the 72nd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We all know that human rights are essential to living in a just, peaceful, and prosperous
- [Just Transition is Social Justice in Action](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/12/08/just-transition-is-social-justice-in-action/) - Just Transition is Social Justice in Action By Joshua Villalobos HAPI Scholar | Member, HAPI Bacolod November 2022, Philippines – I recently attended two events in Luzon, Philippines addressing the concept of Just Transition. I interacted with students, indigenous people, youth activists, climate advocates, workers, and union members and learned what the concept of
- [The HAPI Reading Room Takes Off](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/12/06/the-hapi-reading-room-takes-off/) - The HAPI Reading Room Takes Off By Angie Driskell HAPI Junior Ambassador As the year comes to an end, the HAPI Alabang team, with the guidance of HAPI Junior, has started to conduct learning sessions at the HAPI Reading Room in Alabang. The location serves as a place for the children to learn about humanist
- [Attraction to Death](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/12/06/attraction-to-death/) - Attraction to Death By Junelie Anthony Velonta || Buta’ng Amang Ambassador, HAPI Youth When is the birthday of Jose Rizal? When one asks the common Filipino, not many would reply with the correct answer. Some, even, would answer December 30. However, what was December 30 to the life of Rizal? Oh, right. It was the
- [Cebu City: The Philippines' First Capital](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/12/05/cebu-city-the-philippines-first-capital/) - Cebu City: The Philippines' First Capital By Kryshia Gayle Solon HAPI Scholar Before Metro Manila became the nation’s central hub for politics, commerce, and industrialization, there was Cebu City. The Queen City of the South is one of the most pivotal islands in the history of the Philippines as it is where Magellan first set
- [HAPI Bacolod: Empowered to Lead](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/11/28/hapi-bacolod-empowered-to-lead/) - HAPI Bacolod: Empowered to Lead By Glemir Sordilla HAPI-Bacolod Member | HAPI Scholar “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build the youth for the future." – Eleanor Roosevelt Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) was proudly represented in the recently commenced three-day training Youth Leadership for Democracy (YouthLed) last
- [The Sad History of Joan of Arc](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/11/23/the-sad-history-of-joan-of-arc/) - The Sad History of Joan of Arc By Kryshia Gayle Solon HAPI Scholar The story of Joan of Arc has been told time and time again throughout history. Joan is known as a woman who led the French army to victory against the English and saved France from being conquered. But how much of this
- [Is 13 a Lucky Number? Re-examining "Trese"](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/11/21/re-examining-netflixs-trese/) - Is 13 a Lucky Number? Re-examining "Trese" By Junelie Anthony Velonta Ambassador, HAPI Youth | HAPI Scholar The Philippines has no mythology. After all, what were considered gods and supernatural beings in other cultures have died out, killed by the spread of Christianity throughout the world. Their old pagan beliefs, with their many gods
- [The Ugly in Pretty Privilege](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/11/18/the-ugly-in-pretty-privilege/) - The Ugly in Pretty Privilege By Kryshia Gayle Solon HAPI Scholar Each of us has experienced privilege in one way or another. Privilege is simply an advantage that some individuals have over others due to factors such as social class, race, or gender. We often think of privilege as a negative thing because it unfairly
- [HAPI Hallowfest: A Children’s Halloween Celebration](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/11/15/hapi-hallowfest/) - 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
- [On Orwellian and “Genocidal Organ”](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/11/14/on-orwellian-and-genocidal-organ/) - On Orwellian and “Genocidal Organ” By Junelie Anthony Velonta Ambassador, HAPI Youth The words we speak are reflections of how we live our lives. Some would say that a wide vocabulary and proper observance of grammar indicate higher levels of education. That is not the case. It is true, however, that the actions and beliefs
- [Abhorrence Borne from Ignorance](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/11/12/abhorrence-borne-from-ignorance/) - Abhorrence Borne from Ignorance By Edgar Louis de Gracia HAPI Scholar Racism and discrimination are two of the most blatant forms of bigotry. They are words that have been used to discriminate against certain groups of people for centuries, and they still occur today. What are these two terms, and how are they different? How
- [Greatness](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/11/08/greatness/) - Greatness By Junelie Anthony Velonta Ambassador, HAPI Youth Where does greatness reside? The many statues around the world allude to the self. It is, after all, a fact that the common man and woman study the lives of those above them. From conquerors to brilliant minds, pedestals are built both with concrete and words. As
- [5 Steps to Effectively Use Propaganda](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/11/05/5-steps-to-effectively-use-propaganda/) - 5 Steps to Effectively Use Propaganda By Junelie Anthony Velonta Ambassador, HAPI Youth | HAPI Scholar Capitalize on the mistakes of others Be aware of mistakes that the opposing side has committed. It does not matter if those mistakes were oversights that were not intended. A blunder, in any shape or form, however big or
- [A Glimpse of the Philippines’ Education Crisis](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/11/04/a-glimpse-of-the-philippines-education-crisis/) - A Glimpse of the Philippines’ Education Crisis By Joshua Villalobos Member, HAPI-Bacolod | HAPI Scholar November 2022, Bacolod City, Philippines – A few days ago, on a break in the middle of a discussion on climate change and just transition, I happened to talk to one of my friends who is taking up a degree
- [HAPI-Zambales Launches Two Feeding Programs](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/11/03/hapi-zambales-launches-two-feeding-programs/) - HAPI-Zambales Launches Two Feeding Programs By Angie Driskell Ambassador, HAPI Junior The HAPI-Zambales team is known for its bread-giving projects and feeding programs at local hospitals. Recently, they broke out of their routine and decided to reach out to a specific community. On October 9, 2022, in partnership with Atty. Tyrus Joshua Macaraeg and with
- [Celebrate Halloween: The HAPI Way](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/11/02/celebrate-halloween-the-hapi-way/) - 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 and HASH Launch an Awareness Campaign on the SOGIE Bill and HIV/AIDS](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/10/27/hapi-hash-awareness-campaign-on-sogie-hiv/) - HAPI and HASH Launch an Awareness Campaign on the SOGIE Bill and HIV/AIDS By Takudzwa Mazwienduna Humanist Author The Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) bill is one of the most progressive pieces of legislation in the Philippines. It is also known as the Anti-Discrimination Bill (ADB), which sums up its purpose. Considering that it
- [HAPI Holds SOGIE Talk and HIV-AIDS Testing in Alabang](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/10/26/hapi-sogie-talk-and-hiv-aids-testing-2022/) - HAPI Holds SOGIE Talk and HIV-AIDS Testing in Alabang By Shawn Evans Quiming HAPI Scholar On October 22, 2022, a SOGIE & HIV-AIDS awareness campaign was held at the HAPI Alabang Reading Room, headed by HAPI Pride Ambassador Steven Cross, who spoke with about 20 participants regarding SOGIE (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression Equality).
- [Your Mental Health is Important](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/10/13/your-mental-health-is-important/) - Your Mental Health is Important By Edgar Louis de Gracia HAPI Scholar Before we get started on the importance of mental health, we first need to understand what mental health is and how it affects us. Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being; it significantly affects how we react to things such as
- [Environmentalism Should Be at the Core of Humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/10/09/environmentalism-should-be-at-the-core-of-humanism/) - Environmentalism Should Be at the Core of Humanism By Joshua Villalobos HAPI-Bacolod | HAPI Scholar With recent findings by climate science predicting the collapse of many ecosystems on the planet, the catastrophic consequences for humanity cannot be ignored. If one thoroughly studies the reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change of the United Nations,
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- [Pondering My Childhood](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/09/29/pondering-my-childhood/) - Pondering My Childhood By Johnny Denden Lead Convenor of HAPI-Cagayan De Oro As an adult, I find myself doing little things for myself to keep me sane and balanced. When I was young, I did not care much about world affairs. Now, I feel a huge responsibility resting on my shoulders. It is not pleasant
- [Education against Fake News](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/09/28/education-against-fake-news/) - Education against Fake News By Donna T. Darantinao HAPI Scholar | HAPI-Dumaguete Diving into the internet age has been dizzying for humanity, especially with how easy it is to access all the information we need at school, at work, or at home. Indeed, this has been a major evolution from the era when information,
- [OPINION | Filipinos Need to Know That Having Dark Skin is Okay](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/09/26/pinoys-need-to-know-that-having-dark-skin-is-okay/) - Filipinos Need to Know That Having Dark Skin is Okay By Shane Haro Editor-in-Chief | HAPI Scholar “Dito sa Silangan ako isinilang Kung saan nagmumula ang sikat ng araw Ako ay may sariling kulay: kayumanggi Ngunit hindi ko maipakita tunay na sarili” – FrancisM, "Tayo'y Mga Pinoy" (1992) In 2022, Filipinos are more socially
- [HAPI-Bulacan’s Blooming Garden](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/09/26/hapi-bulacans-blooming-garden/) - 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
- [HAPI Leads HIV-Testing for our Bulacan Friends](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/09/18/hiv-testing-for-our-bulacan-friends/) - HAPI Leads HIV-Testing for our Bulacan Friends By Shawn Evans Quiming HAPI Scholar On August 28, 2022, HAPI Pride's Sean Ethan Cross and Miss Panama, an HIV-AIDS advocate, talked to members of the HAPI-Bulacan chapter about HIV-AIDS with the goal of educating them about the virus and ending the stigma surrounding it. This is not
- [Making September Less Blue: HAPI & The Collective on World Suicide Prevention Day 2022](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/09/12/making-september-less-blue/) - Making September Less Blue: HAPI & The Collective on World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 | Feature by Venise Alexandria Taboada of the September Collective September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day! Often, it can be so difficult to care about the world we live in. Our experiences and surroundings — living with PCOS; failing in
- [The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/09/12/double-edged-sword-of-social-media/) - The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media By Edgar Louis de Gracia HAPI Scholar "We don't have a choice on whether we do social media, the question is how well we do it?" – Erik Qualman The internet is a system of computer networks that has grown to wrap itself around our global consciousness. Decades after
- [The Road to a Cleaner Philippines](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/09/05/the-road-to-a-cleaner-philippines/) - The Road to a Cleaner Philippines By Edgar Louis de Gracia HAPI Scholars The Philippines is that it isn't just a tourist destination for foreigners, it's a vacation spot for Filipinos themselves. The country, which lies on the Eastern rim of the Asiatic Mediterranean, is one of the biggest tourist spots in Southeast Asia. It
- [The Running Risk of Religious Extremism](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/09/03/risk-of-religious-extremism/) - The Running Risk of Religious Extremism By Kryshia Gayle Solon HAPI Scholars Religion is a specific set of organized beliefs and practices, usually shared by a community or group. It can be considered a system of thought that offers explanations for the universe and human life. All religions claim that their belief system is based
- [Nowhere but forward: HAPI-Duma conducts three-day leadership conversation](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/09/03/nowhere-but-forward-by-hapi-duma/) - Nowhere but forward: HAPI-Duma conducts three-day leadership conversation By Donna T. Darantinao HAPI-Dumaguete | HAPI Scholars HAPI-Dumaguete concluded its first leadership and team-building sessions last August 26-28, 2022 featuring Ms. Jong Poblador as the resource speaker. The first day tackled "Adapting to Changes and Leading with Empathy" – an essential topic as the chapter slowly
- [HAPI supports ‘The September Project’: PCOS Advocacy by a 7-Woman Collective](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/09/01/the-september-project-pcos/) - The September Project PRESS RELEASE September 1, 2022 HAPI supports ‘The September Project’: PCOS Advocacy by a 7-Woman Collective Here’s to Women building up Women this September! September signals the end of a season and the beginning of another – symbolically a transitory period that may hold uncertainties but also opportunities for growth and introspection.
- [HAPI Receives "Humanism at Work" Award from GO Humanity](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/08/27/hapi-awarded-by-go-humanity/) - HAPI Receives Fourth "Humanism at Work" Award from GO Humanity By Glemir Sordilla HAPI Scholar Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) has been internationally recognized by GO Humanity yet again, bagging the “Humanism at Work" Award during the latter organization's Heart of Humanism Awards last July 14, 2022. GO Humanity, which is a global network
- [Real Unity Comes Through Communication Amidst Diversity](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/08/20/real-unity-comes-through-communication-amidst-diversity/) - Real Unity Comes Through Communication Amidst Diversity By Kryshia Gayle Solon HAPI Scholar The current world we live in is one of great diversity. With such a vast array of cultures and beliefs, it can be challenging to communicate with one another effectively. As the world becomes ever more connected through technological advances and communications,
- [Baybayin: How This Ancient Pinoy Script's Legacy Lives On](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/08/18/baybayin-legacy/) - How Baybayin's Legacy Lives On By Kryshia Gayle Solon HAPI Scholar ᜉᜋᜈ "Pamana" / "Legacy" in Baybayin Baybayin is a pre-Hispanic Philippine writing system that was widely used throughout the islands before the arrival of the Spaniards. The term Baybayin comes from the Tagalog word, baybay, which means "to spell." Spanish missionaries first documented it
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- [Your Leader is You.](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/05/14/your-leader-is-you/) - Your Leader is You. By Donna T. Darantinao HAPI Scholar Often, we are told that choosing the people to govern your country is not on par with the connections you have already established for years now. “Why should your choice of leaders affect your relationships when they do not even directly affect your life?” they
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- [Filipino Literature is shaped by struggle and hardship](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/04/30/filipino-literature-shaped-by-struggle/) - 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 By Junelie Velonta HAPI Youth Ambassador & HAPI Scholar While we now know and have rediscovered the ancient epics and myths of our forebears, it came with heavy labor. Yes, some of our stories survived. Yes, Filipinos still write and recite stories and poems. But what of
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- [HAPI Kids for the Earth!](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/04/25/kids-for-the-earth/) - HAPI Kids for the Earth By Glemir P. Sordilla HAPI Scholar | HAPI-Bacolod Member HAPI-Alabang Kids are once again stepping up towards making a difference in their community through their first official Clean-Up Drive. Officers and several volunteers of HAPI-Alabang prepared a fun but, more importantly, productive day. It consisted of the anticipated Clean-Up Drive
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- [Globalization x Humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/04/03/globalization/) - 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
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- [Why “Encanto” Feels Close to the Filipino](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/02/23/encanto/) - 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
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- [“How HAPI Impacted Me” #9 – Madelyne Gauna](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/01/13/how-hapi-impacted-me-9-madelyne-gauna/) - How HAPI Impacted Me (#9) An essay series featuring retrospectives by HAPI members, staff, and leaders in celebration of its 8th Anniversary. I grew up being constantly told to obey religious rules. Blinded by faith, I was hindered from doing so many things and learning a lot of concepts that could have been beneficial to
- [“How HAPI Impacted Me” #8 – AJ Ballares](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/01/12/how-hapi-impacted-me-8-aj-ballares/) - How HAPI Impacted Me (#8) An essay series featuring retrospectives by HAPI members, staff, and leaders in celebration of its 8th Anniversary. I’ll shoot it right away: here are three ways in which HAPI impacted me! Ｃｏｍｍｕｎｉｔｙ A good friend introduced HAPI to me when I was still in transition from a fledgling Baptist pastor
- [“How HAPI Impacted Me” #7 – Edgar Louis de Gracia](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/01/11/hapi-impact-7/) - How HAPI Impacted Me (#7) An essay series featuring retrospectives by HAPI members, staff, and leaders in celebration of its 8th Anniversary. Throughout the years I have lived, whenever people come and talk to me about religion or my opinions about certain topics, I have always felt like I was alone. I felt like my
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- [“How HAPI Impacted Me” #5 – Shawn Evans Quiming](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/01/09/how-hapi-impacted-me-5/) - 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
- [“How HAPI Impacted Me” #4 – Angie Driskell](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/01/08/hapi-impact-4/) - How HAPI Impacted Me (#4) An essay series featuring retrospectives by HAPI members, staff, and leaders in celebration of its 8th Anniversary. Growing up as a curious child in a household surrounded by devout Catholics played a huge part in creating the woman I am today. I had friends and teachers, even Sunday school teachers,
- [HAPI-Green Movement Plant Seeds for the Future in Laguna](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/01/06/seeds-for-the-future/) - HAPI-Green Movement Plant Seeds for the Future in Laguna By Diosa Marie Aguila-Aguirre HAPI-Green Movement Ambassador Every December 5, International Volunteer’s Day is celebrated with the theme “Volunteer now for our common future.” This is why it was with great pleasure for HAPI-Green Movement to accept the invitation of the Philippine Society of Sanitary
- [HAPI Jr. Holds Brunch and Gift-Giving for Bulaceño Kids!](https://hapihumanist.org/2022/01/05/bruch-and-gift-giving/) - 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
- [HAPI Honors Top Chapters and Members](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/12/31/hapi-honors/) - HAPI Honors Top Chapters and Members Humanist Alliance Philippines, International finally celebrated its eighth anniversary last December 26! To mark the occasion, members not only gathered at the organization's Bulacan Headquarters to eat food and share "hapi" memories, the most dedicated chapters and members were also honored with awards! Humanist of the Year How do
- ["Kasiyahan" | HAPI Poetry #1](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/12/30/kasiyahan-by-paul/) - KASIYAHAN by Paul Hindi ko alam kung paano 'to sisimulan Sa dami ng dahilan ng aking kagalakan. Mga bagay na napakasimple, pero puno ng halaga. Yung tipong 'di nabibili ng kahit anong rangya. Kapag ako'y nakakasampung oras na tulog. Sa huni ng mga ibon, sa bawat ngiti ng haring araw. Sa masarap na pansit luglog,
- [HAPI Alabang’s Year-End Celebration](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/12/29/year-end-celebration-2021/) - HAPI Alabang’s Year-End Celebration By Glemir Sordilla HAPI Scholar The HAPI-Alabang Chapter has been one of Humanist Alliance Philippine, International's busiest volunteers of 2021. From installing a reading room, setting up a livelihood program for moms through a bulk rice program, to showcasing their love through a bowl of nutritious food for the people of
- [HAPI Celebrates 8th Year of Advancing Humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/12/25/hapi-8th-year/) - HAPI Celebrates 8th Year of Advancing Humanism By Joshua Villalobos HAPI Scholar Manila, Philippines / December 25, 2021 – While others are celebrating this day as the birth of the Christian God, Jesus Christ, folks from the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International celebrate its successes, milestones, and growth as this is also the date it
- [Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) Celebrates 8th Founding Anniversary](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/12/21/hapi-8th/) - Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) Celebrates 8th Founding Anniversary This December 26, Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) will celebrate its anniversary through a gathering at its Malolos, Bulacan headquarters. This event will mark eight years after it was founded on December 25, 2013. Participation will be limited (invite-only) due to the ongoing pandemic. However, everyone
- [HAPI Celebrates World Children’s Day 2021](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/12/19/hapi-celebrates-world-childrens-day-2021/) - HAPI Celebrates World Children’s Day 2021 By Glemir Sordilla HAPI Scholar World Children’s Day was established in 1954 to promote international togetherness among children worldwide and improve their welfare. This day gives each of us an opening wedge to advocate, promote, and celebrate children's rights. Recently, HAPI-Bulacan has done exactly that by igniting Filipino children’s
- ["How HAPI Impacted Me" #3 – Donna Darantinao](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/12/14/how-hapi-impacted-me-3/) - How HAPI Impacted Me (#3) An essay series featuring retrospectives by HAPI members, staff, and leaders in celebration of its 8th Anniversary. Having different beliefs from most people my age, I have always been considered an outcast, or worst, left out. Although I always worked hard to achieve whatever it is that I have
- ["How HAPI Impacted Me" #2 – Junelie Velonta](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/12/13/how-hapi-impacted-me-2-junelie-velonta/) - How HAPI Impacted Me (#2) An essay series featuring retrospectives by HAPI members, staff, and leaders in celebration of its 8th Anniversary. When I first entered HAPI, I was out of a job and out of school. I was without direction. While HAPI may not be the direct reason why I got my life
- [Christmas wasn't always a Christian thing!](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/12/13/the-real-history-of-christmas/) - Christmas wasn't always a Christian thing! By Edgar Louis de Garcia As we all know, Christmas has been celebrated all over the world for centuries. For modern-day Christians, it has morphed into both a cultural tradition as much as it is a religious one: they use it not only to celebrate the birth of Jesus
- ["How HAPI Impacted Me" #1 – Shane Haro](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/12/13/hapi-impact-1/) - How HAPI Impacted Me (#1) An essay series featuring retrospectives by HAPI members, staff, and leaders. I cannot stress enough how humanism saved my life... or, at the very least, my worldview. Before coming across Humanist Alliance Philippines, International, I was a young atheist who wasn’t really sure where or whom to take his
- [History is not "What, When, Where"](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/12/11/history-is-not-what-when-where/) - History is not "What, When, Where" By Junelie Velonta HAPI Scholar History does not repeat itself. It simply is a record of what we, as a collective species, as a nation, or as a culture, have done in the past. If anything, history is a thing — a construct. There is no instance in which
- [Humanist Global Charity taps HAPI Scholars for new Youth Committee](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/11/25/hapi-scholars-for-humanist-global-charity-youth-committee/) - Humanist Global Charity taps HAPI Scholars for new Youth Committee By Marissa Torres-Langseth HAPI Founder Another international feat! The HAPI Scholars are in demand, going international yet again! I am proud to announce that soon, two of the HAPI Scholars will join the Youth Committee of Humanist Global Charity (HGC), an internationally acclaimed organization. Without
- [NutriCamp Brings Smiles to HAPI Kids in Cavite](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/11/21/nutricamp-smiles/) - NutriCamp Brings Smiles to HAPI Kids in Cavite By Glemir Sordilla HAPI Scholar “History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children,” Nelson Mandela famously said, emphasizing that we should look out for future generations. A new HAPI chapter blossomed last October 17, adding to the continuously growing and
- [Yep, Dinosaurs had Feathers.](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/11/17/dino-feathers/) - Yep, Dinosaurs had Feathers. By Junelie Velonta HAPI Scholar ...And they were not just from "flying dinosaurs", either. (Pterosaurs, while related to dinos, were technically not dinos.) Researchers still have no clear idea as to when dinosaurs started developing feathers, or if all of them had feathers, but dinosaur fossils and other preserved remains found
- [Greenpeace & HAPI-Bacolod paint the youth's hopes for our climate](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/11/15/painting-for-the-climate/) - Greenpeace & HAPI-Bacolod paint the youth's hopes for our climate By Joshua O. Villalobos HAPI Scholar Greenpeace Philippines, in partnership with Humanist Alliance Philippines, International - Bacolod unveiled a mural painting in Brgy. Villamonte, Bacolod City in time for the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) which took place in Glasgow, Scotland. The
- [Transgressing against the Church](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/11/09/transgressing-the-church/) - Transgressing against the Church By Edgar Louis Garcia HAPI Scholar During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Catholic Church was greatly respected and feared by many. Their devotion to God was matched only by their brutality against those who would stand in their way. People who were against the Church were considered heretics and thus
- [The HAPI Playlist, Pt. 1](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/11/07/14526/) - The HAPI Playlist, Pt. 1 We, the HAPI Scholars, believe that music has the underrated ability to change hearts and minds. A good song won't just get you grooving (or weeping); its words can profoundly affect you and recalibrate your worldview. Over the decades, many of our favorite musicians have used their art to call
- [Tree-Growing with HAPI Green Movement!](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/11/02/tree-growing/) - By Diosa Marie Aguila-Aguirre HAPI-Green Movement Ambassador In celebration of World Food Day last October 16, HAPI-Green Movement organized a fruit-bearing tree planting event. Additionally, it partnered with PSSE-BatStateU SC’s Adopt-a-Tree program to hold a webinar and a tree planting contest. As part of HAPI's mission to push Environmental Humanism, HAPI-Green Movement joined forces with
- [Bagoong for a Cause!](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/10/30/14490/) - Bagoong for a Cause! With the holiday season almost upon us, you can bet that HAPI is in a rather "giving" mood. It's important to give back all year long, of course, but the Ber months make us extra-determined to put smiles on Filipinos' faces! Luckily, we're not the only people who want to do
- [A Bold Move: HAPI Bacolod Joins the Local Youth Development Council of Bacolod City](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/10/29/bold-move-hapi-bacolod/) - By Honeybunch Sabete HAPI Membership Officer / HAPI Bacolod Member Youth empowerment is one of HAPI Bacolod’s core priorities. Since the pioneers of HAPI Junior stepped up to be part of HAPI Bacolod, the chapter has been led by young people who are driven with love and passion towards a positive change in our society.
- [Cyclists Clean up Coastline to Protect Sea Turtles in Zambales](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/10/25/hapi-zambales-sea-turtles/) - Cyclists Clean up Coastline to Protect Sea Turtles in Zambales When the pandemic commenced, public transportation was among the first sectors to shut down to lessen the transmission of the virus. To augment the lack of public transport, those who can, procured bicycles to be used in their daily errands, especially in going to
- [“Kayo Naman!”: Recognizing HAPI-Alabang Volunteers](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/10/21/kayo-naman-recognizing-hapi-alabang-volunteers/) - “KAYO NAMAN”: RECOGNIZING HAPI ALABANG VOLUNTEERS By: Glemir Sordilla “Volunteers are not paid not because they are worthless but because they are priceless,” this is a powerful quote that some of us might have encountered that tells us the true value of how vital volunteers are. It may be when they tirelessly
- [Alabang Reading Room Opens](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/10/20/alabang-reading-room-opens/) - Alabang Reading Room Opens by: Angie Driskell Last August 1, Angie Driskell (HAPI Jr. Ambassador) and Jhing Dedicatoria (HAPI Alabang Assistant Lead Convener) met with the management of the unit that was then secured for the Alabang Reading Room to finalize its occupancy with a contract signing. In the first call for donations and
- [Creating Ties amid the Pandemic](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/10/20/creating-ties-amid-the-pandemic/) - Creating ties amid the pandemic By Donna Darantinao HAPI Youth Ambassador New opportunities were launched for the youth during the two-day virtual activity conducted by HAPI Youth named Building Blocs: Creating Connections for the Youth last July 10-11 through Zoom. The event was filled with insightful talks from invited guest speakers. For the first
- [HAPI Secular Calendar : First of Its Kind](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/10/19/hapi-secular-calendar-first-of-its-kind/) - HAPI Secular Calendar: First of Its Kind By: Kryshia Gayle Solon Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) launches its very first secular calendar globally, first through the Philippines. The HAPI calendar highlights the quotes that intend to educate about concepts that revolve around human progress and human morality--Humanism. What makes the HAPI Calendar interesting? Not only
- [Hey, grown-ups. Where's your sense of wonder gone?](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/10/19/14474/) - Hey, grown-ups. Where's your sense of wonder gone? By Sherwin Dane Haro Editor-in-Chief / HAPIsko As someone who has recently become an Assistant Teacher to Spanish elementary students, I am continually amazed by the endless curiosity of children. They ask relentlessly (i.e. about the world, Philippine culture, phonetics, etc.) with no regard for how ridiculous
- [Celebrating the HAPI Woman : Self love](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/10/16/14407/) - Celebrating the HAPI Woman, Pt. 2: Madelyn Gauna: Self Love By Donna T. Darantinao HAPI Youth Ambassador Unrelenting. Unapologetic. Unwavering. To her, self-love is the key to various doors of life. If you cannot love yourself first, you tend to look for it in every corner of life and end up finding something else. So,
- [HAPI : A Beacon of Hope](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/10/13/14404/) - HAPI: A beacon of hope By Donna T. Darantinao HAPI Youth Ambassador Tracing back into the ‘80s, the stigma against People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLHIVs) have been facing an increasing level of prejudice and discrimination (Lockett, 2021). And even years later, this has affected the lives of PLHIVs. Stigma, as per healthline.com, is
- [Snack Packs for HAPI Juniors](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/10/10/snack-packs-for-hapi-juniors/) - Snack Packs for HAPI Jr. By: Angie Driskell The plans for HAPI Jr. had been laid out and scheduled for the rest of the year, but due to the constant changes in quarantine guidelines, it has been near impossible to continue as planned. This does not mean, however, that the children should suffer. Our first
- [Volunteer Recognition for HAPI-Alabang](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/10/07/14383/) - “KAYO NAMAN”: RECOGNIZING HAPI ALABANG VOLUNTEERS “Volunteers are not paid not because they are worthless but because they are priceless,” this is a powerful quote that some of us might have encountered that tells us the true value of how vital volunteers are. It may be when they tirelessly go from place to place or
- [Chickens Came from South-East Asia](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/10/03/chickens-came-from-south-east-asia/) - 𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘? 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡-𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 Whether it is as a specialized source of protein or the centerpiece of a complicated dish, chicken is present in the diets of many. Chicken has become so widespread that it has permeated language, cultural, geological, and even economic barriers. But before the bird crossed paved roads, it
- [COVID  Relief Drive](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/09/30/covid-relief-drive/) - COVID Relief Drive for the People The COVID-19 and its variants have slowed down the economy of many nations. If not outright cripple them, the pandemic has caused untold damages to many communities. This is even more visible in the Philippines. Due to the rising cases of COVID-19, many Filipinos have lost their jobs and
- [Bread Giving Drive by HAPI-Zambales](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/09/27/14366/) - HAPI ZAMBALES STILL “BAKING” A DIFFERENCE "The sharing of food is like breaking a bread, it’s very symbolic” – Robert Irvine The success and achievements of HAPI Zambales were witnessed with their 6th wave of their Bread Giving Drive which took place last August 18, 2021, at San Marcelino District Hospital . This time with
- [Saving the Jews - An Act of Humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/09/24/saving-the-jews-hitler-is/) - By Edgar Louis Garcia HAPI Scholar Back in 1940, a leader came into power in Germany – a veteran of the First World War, and a powerful political figure, Adolf Hitler. Germany's defeat in WW1 severely crippled the German economy and gave rise to a revolution that overthrew the monarchy, later establishing the Weimar Republic.
- [HAPI Old School Program - Sorsogon Chapter](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/09/21/hapi-old-school-program-sorsogon-chapter/) - HAPI Old School Program made possible by Sorsogon Chapter. The aim to empower children was made possible through the success of HAPI Sorsogon Chapter's Project- HAPI Old School Program. It was done on the fourth, ninth and eighteenth day of July pursuing the projects' objective of teaching children with old school skills. Given the different
- [Coastal Clean up - HAPI Zambales](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/09/18/coastal-clean-up-hapi-zambales/) - HAPI Zambales with ZCN riders Coastal Clean Up “The single biggest threat to our planet is the destruction of habitat and along the way loss of precious wildlife. We need to reach a balance where people, habitat, and wildlife can coexist—if we don’t, everyone loses…one day.” —Steve Irwin HAPI Zambales, together with the Zambales Cycling
- [A Wisdom that is Called Empty](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/09/07/14327/) - By Rado Gatchalian, The FILOsopher First published in the author’s Facebook blog: The FILOsopher The cliché “as you age, you become wise” only fits in a context where maturity is synonymous with supreme omniscient knowledge. But behold — when we accept this saddest (yet glorifying) truth that we shall all succumb to deterioration — and
- [Nature Girl: Diosa Aguila-Aguirre | HAPI Spotlight](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/08/29/nature-girl-diosa-aguila-aguirre/) - By Sherwin Dane Haro Editor-in-Chief / HAPI Scholar With everything going on in the Philippines politically and the pandemic’s persistent onslaught, it might be hard for Filipinos to consider environmentalism as an urgent priority at the moment. But don’t let environmental engineer Diosa Marie Aguila-Aguirre hear that. Not only does she know that
- [HAPI Bacolod’s Hunay-Hunay Trip](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/08/23/hapi-bacolod-hunay-hunay-trip/) - By Glemir Sordilla HAPI Scholars The HAPI-Bacolod Chapter found themselves in Manlambus Resort, Escalante City last August 12-14 for Project Hunay-hunay. The Hiligaynon term “hunay-hunay” translates to “to rest” or “to regain power” which can pretty much sum up how the event unfolded. The three-day and two-night activity, which took place near a magnificent
- [The Role of Art in a Humanistic Society](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/08/15/role-of-art-in-a-humanistic-society/) - By Junelie Anthony Velonta HAPI Scholar The eyes of a portrait stare in the same way human eyes do. While they are soulless, nothing more than paint on canvas, they represent people, and wherever people are depicted, they carry with them emotions, thoughts, ideas—life. God may have given breath to Adam, but it was man
- [IP Day Highlights Indigenous People's Struggle for Identity and Rights](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/08/13/ip-day-2021/) - By Glemir Sordilla and Joshua Villalobos HAPI Scholars Did you know? Over 476 million indigenous people live in 90 countries all over the world, accounting for 6.2 percent of the global population. August 9 marks the annual celebration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People. This honors the same day back in 1982
- [HAPI Nabs Two Awards from the 2020-21 Heart of Humanism Awards](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/08/09/hapi-nabs-awards-from-fbb/) - Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) was honored with two awards by Foundation Beyond Belief (FBB) in their annual Heart of Humanism Awards last July 26. For the second year in a row and third time ever, HAPI was bestowed with the Humanism at Work award for donating the most volunteer hours among members of the
- [Anxiety in Surviving Poverty](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/07/30/surviving-poverty/) - By Glemir Sordilla HAPI Scholar Have any of you experienced dreading the arrival of your disconnection notice from the electric company? How about the horrible situation where you and your family will not be able to eat because of your empty rice container? I am pretty sure every one of us was once in that
- [Welcome to the HAPI Jr. "Family Fair"!](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/07/25/hapi-jr-family-fair/) - By Angie Driskell HAPI Jr. Ambassador Not only did the pandemic make it difficult to spend time with the children of Manila and Caloocan City throughout 2020, it also made it near-impossible to mount any of HAPI Jr.'s planned events. But finally, last July 18, everything came full circle with HAPI Jr. – Family Fair. It was
- [HAPI Jr. and HAPI Kids Serve "Love in a Bowl"](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/07/23/love-in-a-bowl/) - By Angie Driskell HAPI Jr. Ambassador Rain or shine, HAPI Jr. and HAPI Kids – Alabang always do their best to deliver what they promise! This was the case last July 17, 2021 at the ‘Love in a Bowl’ event held in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Not all of the children were able to join the
- [A Failure of Human Empathy: The Salem Witch Trials](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/07/14/salem-trials/) - By Edgar Louis de Gracia HAPI Scholar The Salem Witch Trials were a series of witchcraft cases in 1692-1693 in colonial Massachusetts. It was believed that witches were young women and men who were possessed by the devil or involved themselves in "the dark arts". By then, the belief wasn't new: the idea of the
- [Celebrating the HAPI Woman, Pt. 1: Janice Buenaventura](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/07/09/hapi-woman-pt-1/) - By Donna T. Darantinao HAPI Youth Ambassador An epitome of strength, that’s what she is. Overcoming various struggles through the course of her life was never easy especially because she lives in a society where women are expected to commit no mistakes and to appear with unblemished faces. At first glance, you will see a
- ["19 Pesos for 19 Families" – A Donation Drive by HAPI Bacolod](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/06/29/19-pesos-for-19-families/) - By Glemir Sordilla HAPI Bacolod / HAPI Scholar On the warm, bright day of June 18, 2021, the City of Bacolod was once again shocked by news of a fire incident that broke out in one of its barangays. Brgy. Bata, Purok Riverside Zone 2 is one of the city's most heavily populated communities, an area
- [Why I, a Teenager, Don't Believe in a God](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/06/28/why-i-dont-believe-in-a-god/) - By Edgar Louis de Gracia HAPI Scholar When I was a young boy, I was subjected to religious indoctrination. For the longest time, I was led to believe that asking for forgiveness, being good, and praying to God would help; my young self believed those words and never questioned them. As time passed, when I
- ["Humanism" in 6 Philippine Languages](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/06/23/humanism-in-different-languages/) - So yes, when it comes to humanism, actions truly speak louder than words... but make no mistake, words can still be pretty powerful! And so we at Humanist Alliance Philippines, International, in acknowledgment and appreciation of the rich diversity of languages in our country, would like to present the Bikolano, Bisaya, Hiligaynanon, Ilokano, Tagalog, and
- [HAPI and its Livelihood Programs for Moms!](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/06/17/livelihood-programs-for-moms/) - By Mutya Valenzuela HAPI CFO Mothers are often the central pillars of their families, yet as women, they continue to face persistent inequality and injustice and bear the brunt of poverty. To overcome poverty, women must be empowered. When women are able to improve their lives, they transfer these improvements to the lives of their
- [The Saga of HAPI-Northern Mindanao](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/06/14/saga-of-hapi-north-min/) - By Johnny L. Denden HAPI-Northern Mindanao Lead Convener More than a year into the Covid-19 pandemic, the virus is not showing any signs of halting its deadly effects on society. This generational health crisis has greatly complicated everyone's life. Because of it, a lot of initiatives from various organizations around the Philippines were forced to
- [Isang Panganganinag Ngayong Araw ng Kalayaan](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/06/12/araw-ng-kalayaan/) - Ni Junelie Velonta HAPI Scholar Nasa kalagitnaan ng kalayaang Pilipino ang pantay na karapatan ng bawat mamamayan, bunga ng dugo at pawis ng ating mga ninuno gamit ang kanilang mga itak, baril, at boses. Ngunit kung susuriin ang kasaysayan, tayo'y lumaya sa mga rehimeng mapang-api, pero hindi natibag ang mga kadena na sumisimbolo ng ating
- [HAPI-Sorsogon Holds Farmers Day for Local Farmers](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/06/06/farmers-day/) - By Stephany Lovendino Writer, HAPI Sorsogon There is no doubt that our farmers should be considered our heroes even if they lack the capes and masks that our fictional superheroes have. Farmers deserve all the credit in the world as they continuously feed not just their families or even their local community but also the
- [13 Ways You Can Help Mother Nature This Environment Month](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/06/04/13-ways-to-help-mother-nature/) - By Joshua Villalobos HAPI Scholar / HAPI Bacolod June is World Environment Month! As you would expect, people and social movements around the world are celebrating it through various means. Here, I have listed some ways you can help the environment in your own simple ways. 1. Reduce plastic use This might go without saying
- [How Volunteering Fulfilled Me](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/06/02/how-volunteering-fulfilled-me/) - By Glemir Sordilla HAPI Scholar | HAPI Bacolod Member volunteer vol·​un·​teer | \ ˌvä-lən-ˈtir \ : a person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service We have all probably encountered a “volunteer” at least once in our lives; perhaps you have even been one yourself! Currently practiced by thousands of people
- [HAPI-Zambales' Bread-Giving is on its Fifth Wave!](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/05/26/bread-giving-wave-5/) - By Van Catayong HAPI-Zambales Lead Convenor “At the end of the day, it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished; it’s about who you lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.” – Denzel Washington HAPI Zambales’ pioneer project, the Bread-Giving Drive, held its fifth wave last May
- [HAPI-Zambales Featured in Local TV Station](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/05/25/hapi-zambales-featured-in-local-tv-station/) - By Van Catayong HAPI-Zambales Lead Convenor “Kapag meron kang choice, piliin ang maging mabuti.” – Garry Rabang We are proud to inform everyone that HAPI-Zambales' efforts these past few months have been noticed by the local media! Last May 11, our baking workshop was featured on Morning Balitaktakan, a morning talk show by RNG-Luzon (formerly
- [Baking 101 with HAPI-Zambales!](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/05/24/baking-101-with-hapi-zambales/) - By Van Catayong HAPI-Zambales Lead Convenor "Give a man bread and he will eat for a day; teach him how to bake and he will eat a lifetime." During HAPI National's visit to Anawangin Cove in San Antonio, Zambales last March, we did a brainstorming activity along the beach about possible future projects that our
- [Filipino Secular Organizations Take a Stand Against the Magna Carta of Religious Freedom](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/05/16/14116/) - Last March 24, the House of Representatives green-lit an amended version of CIBAC Partylist Representatives Eduardo “Bro. Eddie” Villanueva and Domingo Rivera’s proposed Magna Carta of Religious Freedom. This bill not only infringes the rights of secular, non-religious Filipinos, it also holds serious repercussions for matters of free speech, religious privilege, and fair taxation in
- [5 HAPI Pantries Spring Up Across the Philippines](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/05/10/5-hapi-pantries/) - By Marissa Torres-Langseth HAPI Founder Slowly, HAPI is becoming a household name in the Philippines. In our quest to bring smiles to Filipinos across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International has managed to establish five HAPI community pantries over the past month. The Philippines, a country of over 7,000 islands, remains mired
- [A Look Back at HAPI's 2021 (So Far!) – Q1](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/05/07/a-look-back-at-hapis-2021-so-far-q1/) - From Our CEO, Javan Poblador HAPI started 2021 with a reason to celebrate despite the doom-and-gloom everywhere. In the span of three months, we managed to establish five more Chapters all over the country. We have seen our Chapters stepping up on their advocacies and exemplifying our humanist values through many different projects and programs
- [HAPI-Sorsogon Goes on a Nature Trip!](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/05/07/hapi-sorsogon-goes-on-a-nature-trip/) - By Stephany Lovendino HAPI Sorsogon – Writer In celebration of World Earth Day, HAPI-Sorsogon conducted its biggest breakthrough as a Chapter with the HAPI Film Screening and HAPI Tree Planting Activity - a two-day event serving the earth and humanity, full of learning, laughter, and adventure! The HAPI Film Screening was held in Salvacion, Castilla,
- [Filipino Traditions That are Actually Rooted in Humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/05/01/pinoy-traditions/) - By Glemir Sordilla & Joshua Villalobos HAPI Scholars In Merlie Figura-Hammer's recent HAPI article titled “Science and humanism will get us through this pandemic”, she stated that humanist beliefs emphasized the potential value and goodness of human beings, highlighting common struggles and providing a rational way to solve global problems. It is worth asking how well
- [HAPI Members Join the Call to #FreeMubarakBala](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/30/freemubarakbala-2021/) - More than a year after the illegal detention of Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala, justice has still not prevailed. Humanist Alliance Philippines, International joins in the continued call of nearly 100 other humanist organizations and free speech advocate groups from around the world to release Mubarak Bala.
- [HAPI-Bacolod Joins Unified Call for Climate Action in "Istorya Klima"](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/26/istorya-klima/) - HAPI-Bacolod joined a host of other climate-conscious groups for "Istorya Klima: A Dialogue on 'Solve Climate by 2030' and Discussion on Local Climate Solutions" last April 9. "Solve Climate By 2030" is a global initiative kickstarted by the Center for Environmental Policy at Bard College to spark conversations about climate solutions. Since their first event, more
- [HAPI Jr. and HAPI Kids Bring More "Springtime" to Alabang](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/23/hapi-jr-and-hapi-kids-bring-more-springtime-to-alabang/) - By Angie Driskell HAPI Jr. Ambassador HAPI Jr.'s Springtime series of events continued to bloom last April 18 in Brgy. Alabang, Muntinlupa along with the HAPI Kids – Nutrition Camp. This was the first time the children were asked to sit in a sharing circle and talk about things that interested them and their hobbies. They
- [HAPI-Bulacan Kicks Off the Bigasan Livelihood Program](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/20/bigasan-livelihood-program/) - By Mutya Valenzuela HAPI Chief Finance Officer Mothers are often the central pillars of their families, and yet as women, they continue to face persistent inequality and injustice and bear the brunt of poverty. To overcome poverty, women must be empowered. When women are able to improve their lives, they transfer these improvements to the lives
- [HAPI-Zambales Launches Community Pantry](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/20/community-pantry/) - By Van Catayong HAPI Zambales Lead Convenor "What we ordinary Filipinos lack in privilege we make up for courage. To give from out of our overabundance is liberality; but to give out of poverty is valor." - Joel Salud HAPI-Zambales installed the province's first Community Pantry last April 18 in front of Rabang's Bakery along
- [HAPI Jr. Brings "Springtime" to Bulacan](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/17/hapi-jr-springtime-in-bulacan/) - HAPI Jr. kicked off its "Springtime" series of events last April 10, 2021 in Malolos, Bulacan in cooperation with the HAPI-Bulacan Mothers and the Chapter's Lead Convenor, Mutya Valenzuela. The theme was chosen by the HAPI Jr. Ambassador, Angie Driskell, as the spring season symbolizes light, life, and new hope. Due to the strict protocol
- [HAPI-Zambales Empowers People Living with HIV via Educational Seminar](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/15/empowering-plhiv/) - "Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light." -Norman B. Rice Having HIV can be a source of major stress; it may challenge your sense of well-being or complicate existing mental health conditions. Last April 11, HAPI Zambales conducted its first ever educational seminar that aims to
- [An Atheistic God](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/13/an-atheistic-god/) - By Rado Gatchalian The FILOsopher For centuries, this mind-boggling question, “Does God exist?” has catapulted our civilizations to secondary, yet also primal, questions of peace and violence, of good and evil, of liberty and authority. It is 2021 and we still battle with this one fundamental question that ultimately defines our existence: who we are
- [Get Ready for HAPI's April Events!](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/11/april-events/) - HAPI Zambales' Bread Giving: Wave 4 04.02 To celebrate the birthday of our dear friend and generous sponsor, Christopher L. Geake, we'll be donating 1,000 bread rolls (166 packs) to the patients and medical staff of San Marcelino District Hospital in Zambales. HAPI Jr. Springtime in Bulacan 04.10 This event will be the first official HAPI Jr.
- [A Fierce Agnostic Mama: Angie Driskell | HAPI Spotlight](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/09/angie-driskell/) - By Sherwin Dane Haro Editor-in-Chief Never underestimate an activist's heart, especially when they're as tenacious of a humanist as Angelica "Angie" Driskell. If you've been following Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) for the past few years, you might know her as the HAPI Auditor, a member of the Board of Trustees, the HAPI Jr. Ambassador,
- ['Bake' a Difference: HAPI-Zambales' Bread-Giving – Wave 4](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/06/bake-a-difference/) - By Anthony Van Catayong HAPI Zambales Lead Convenor The fourth and latest wave of HAPI Zambales' Bread Donation Drive was extra special as our dear friend, Christopher L. Geake, sponsored our bread-giving last April 1. (He celebrated his birthday the day afterward on April 2!) As with the previous waves of the Bread Donation Drive,
- [Science and humanism will get us through this pandemic](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/05/humanism-will-get-us-through/) - By Merlie Figura HammerChemist & Retired Medical Underwriter Some basic definitions: an epidemic is when a disease affects a large number of people within a community, population, or region. A pandemic is an epidemic that has spread over multiple countries or continents. As Covid-19 began spreading in Wuhan, China, it became an epidemic. When the disease spread
- [Basket-Weaving with HAPI Sorsogon!](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/05/basket-weaving-with-hapi-sorsogon/) - By Stephany LovendinoHAPI Sorsogon ChapterWriter As part of celebrations for Women's Month, HAPI-Sorsogon (the newest Chapter of HAPI!) made its first-ever event called the Basket-Making Workshop, which aimed to teach participants the art of basket-weaving, as well as to empower women to acquire new skills and knowledge. The event was held last March 27 at
- [An Important Announcement from HAPI](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/04/an-important-announcement-from-hapi/) - Humanist Alliance Philippines, International hereby confirms the following information for the knowledge of all our members, donors, and affiliates: The former Chief Finance Officer, Edwin ‘Dweng’ Bulaclac, Jr. was relieved of his title and duties after his unauthorized leave from the organization in November 2020. He is no longer affiliated with HAPI. The current Chief
- [HAPI-Northern Mindanao Youth Join Local Barangay Assembly](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/02/13818/) - By Johnny Denden HAPI-Northern Mindanao Lead Convenor HAPI-Northern Mindanao members participated in the First Semester Barangay General Assembly in Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental last March 27. A Barangay General Assembly is a gathering of barangay denizens wherein barangay officials get the opportunity to directly report their accomplishments from the previous year
- [HAPI National joins HAPI-Zambales' Bread Donation Drive!](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/04/02/hapi-national-meets-hapi-zambales/) - By Mutya ValenzuelaHAPI CFO Our initial plan for our first visit to Zambales province was to meet with the indigenous Aeta community in Sitio Lahong, Barangay Cadmang Reserva in the Municipality of Cabangan. The crew was made up of us at HAPI National and the leaders of HAPI-Zambales in partnership with the Cabangan Bushwhackers, led
- [HAPI meets the Pawikan Rangers of Pawicare Hatchery!](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/03/29/hapi-meets-pawicare/) - By Mutya ValenzuelaHAPI CFO Last March 28, HAPI National and HAPI Zambales visited Pawicare, a pawikan (sea turtle) hatchery in San Narciso, Zambales. From October to March every year, sea turtle moms come out of the water to lay eggs in the town's beaches! During this time, the Pawikan Rangers of Pawicare collect their eggs
- [Welcome to the HAPI-Bicol Youth Camp!](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/03/27/hapi-bicol-youth-camp/) - HAPI Bicol held its first-ever Youth Camp at the Green Hillside Nest Campsite in Abucay, Pilar, Sorsogon all throughout this past February! 24 eager young campers, ranging from 15 to 21 years old, attended. The HAPI-Bicol Youth Camp is an e-learning and e-training program that focuses on critical thinking, humanism, volunteerism, secularism, human rights, and
- [IN PHOTOS | HAPI International Women's Month](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/03/25/hapi-womens-month/) - HAPI International Women's Month! This is us. We empower women, especially those who spell women as "we, men". For the month of March, I applaud, cherish, and dedicate this month to the women in HAPI who dedicate their lives to humanity in general and HAPI specifically. Some of them are mothers with full-time jobs yet
- [ULIKID: Ang Pag-amlig sa Tunga Sang Katalagman](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/03/24/ulikid/) - By Eldemar SabeteHAPI Bacolod HAPI Bacolod, along with the Youth Empowering Youth Initiative and San Agustin Red Cross successfully conducted Batch 4 of Project ULIKID: Ang Pag-Amlig sa Tunga sang Katalagman this past February. Teachers and staff from Julio Mapa Elementary School, Talisay City, Negros Occidental expressed gratitude as they received reams of bond papers,
- [HAPI Holds "Duyan: Online Pajama Party" for Kids Living with HIV](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/03/21/hapi-holds-duyan-online-pajama-party-for-kids-living-with-hiv/) - Yesterday, Humanist Alliance Philippines, International held its first online event, "Duyan: Online Pajama Party" to benefit Filipino Kids Living with HIV. The kids and the parents were welcomed by HAPI Zambales Lead Convenor Van Catayong with a very short but meaningful message. HAPI Jr. Ambassador Angelica Driskell followed afterward, entertaining the kids in a storytelling
- [HAPI's Stance on Anti-Asian Violence](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/03/20/hapis-stance-on-anti-asian-violence/) - The recent spike of anti-Asian violence in the USA has been disturbing to humanity, especially the attacks on Korean women in a massage parlor in Atlanta. The shooter was a young, ultra-religious Southern Baptist man, with “pizza, guns, drums, music, and God” as a summation of his “good life”. He objectified and vilified these women
- [The Church won’t bless same-sex union. So what? | OPINION](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/03/17/the-church-wont-bless-same-sex-union-so-what-opinion/) - The Church won’t bless same-sex union. So what? By Joshua VillalobosHAPI Scholar On March 15, 2021, Pope Francis of the Catholic Church announced that the Church cannot and will not bless same-sex unions since they cannot “bless sin”. This statement of the “progressive” Pope made it to various leading news outlets garnering different reactions and
- [#PH500 – The National Quincentenary Commemoration](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/03/17/ph500/) - Everyone knows the date. The legacy of Yoyoy Villame will forever outlive him as Filipinos all over the islands and all over the world sing March 16, 1521 with the one rhythm everyone seems to know. Yet, as widespread as that song is, it isn’t entirely correct. Of course, the jokes about Magellan crying for
- [HAPI Bacolod's EmpowHER (feat. Empowered Women)](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/03/16/13703/) - The month of March holds annual awareness events of many causes that are globally significant, including World Wildlife Day, World Book Day, and even Shakespeare Week! Two of the most important and highlighted, though, is definitely the celebration of International Women’s Month and in particular, Women’s Day on March 8 where we celebrate and uphold
- [HAPI Zambales' Bread Donation Drive 2021 continues with Wave 2](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/03/11/bread-donation-wave-2/) - By Van CatayongHAPI Zambales Lead Convenor "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." -Winston Churchill HAPI Zambales conducted its Bread Donation Drive: Wave 2 last March 9. We distributed 1,800 pieces of bread rolls to patients of San Marcelino District Hospital in San Marcelino, Zambales
- [3 Things You Notice as a “Religious Dropout”](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/03/09/3-things-you-notice-as-a-religious-dropout/) - By the HAPI Scholars Leaving your religion behind and looking at life purely from a secular perspective is a sometimes scary, but always humbling experience that a lot of secular humanists could tell you about. The truth is that there isn’t one big moment of clarity where you grasp everything that was ridiculous or irrational
- [HAPI-Duma pursues COVID-19 awareness through Project COPE](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/03/05/project-cope/) - By Donna T. DarantinaoHAPI Youth Ambassador In light of the struggles the Filipino citizenry has been going through since the start of the pandemic, the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) remains an active bearer of hope through campaigns and relief drives to be able to help those who have been stagnant due to the pandemic which
- [HAPI CEO gains two new roles in Humanists International](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/03/03/13668/) - HAPI CEO Javan Lev Poblador has been named the new Young Humanists International Coordinator and Social Media Consultant. Aside from managing the social media platforms of Humanists International and assisting in creating promotional materials, Poblador will work with young humanists worldwide. This comes after the young humanist leader was inducted into his current position as HAPI Chief
- [HAPI Northern Mindanao Makes Kids Smile with Arroz Caldo and Slippers](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/03/01/caldo-for-kids/) - HAPI Northern Mindanao conducted the 3rd part of its HAPI Arroz Kaldo for Kids program last December 12, 2020 in Mahayag, Camaman-An, Cagayan de Oro City. Together with its Partners Youth Volunteers for Peace and Development (YVPD) and Rovers Knights of Cagayan de Oro City, HAPI Northern Mindanao also implemented their 1K Yapak Project: A
- [Martial Law torture victims recall horrors in Negros Occidental](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/02/23/martial-law-negros-province/) - By Joshua Villalobos HAPI Scholar The Humanist Alliance Philippines, International - Bacolod Chapter co-organized an online event with the USLS Political Science Society featuring victims of torture during Martial Law last February 22, three days before the anniversary of the historic, bloodless EDSA People Power Revolution of 1986. Martial Law torture survivors Mr. Ted Lopez,
- [“HAPI Kids, HAPI Hearts” Lights Up Faces in Alabang](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/02/21/hapi-kids-hapi-hearts-lights-up-faces-in-alabang/) - By Angie DriskellHAPI Jr. Ambassador Valentine’s Day this year was filled with so much love and laughter all because of the children of HAPI Kids Nutrition Camp - Alabang. Through the generosity of Humanist Global Charity, HAPI was able to provide cooking equipment and other items that will be used to continue with the nutrition
- [HAPI Valentine's, Bacolod!](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/02/17/hapi-valentines-bacolod/) - By Glemir SordillaHAPI Scholar The second month of the year is often associated with things like roses, chocolates, dates, and, yup, sex. What better month to promote safe sex and the importance of using contraceptives than February? HAPI Bacolod seized the love-filled, Valentines air and launched their first-ever webinar called “Project Itot: A Safe Sex
- [Iron Ovaries: HAPI's Tribute to Filipino Moms](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/02/15/iron-ovaries-tribute-to-moms/) - Mothers are often the central pillars of their families, and yet as women, moms continue to face persistent inequality and injustice and bear the brunt of poverty. To overcome poverty, women must be empowered. When women are able to improve their lives, they transfer these improvements to the lives of their children, families, and communities.
- [Still Not Used to the New Normal? 3 HAPI Tips for You!](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/02/09/still-not-used-to-the-new-normal-3-hapi-tips-for-you/) - By Donna T. DarantinaoHAPI Youth AmbassadorDumaguete City For over a year now, the pandemic has kept us within the walls of our homes and limited the distance that our feet could take us. From being able to travel from place to place, precautions appear to top our list of priorities to keep us safe from
- [Get Ready for HAPI's February Events!](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/02/05/13509/) - HAPI-Bicol Youth Camp Event by The Green Hillside Nest and HAPI @ The Green Hillside Nest, Bicol Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 Price: Free · Duration: 14 hrs/day The HAPI-Bicol Youth Camp is an outdoor e-learning & e-training program that will be held throughout February 2021. Featuring talks from esteemed humanist speakers, the series of online
- [Introducing HAPI's Five New Local Chapters](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/02/05/hapi-to-have-five-more-local-chapters/) - By Joshua O. Villalobos HAPI Scholar Humanist Alliance of the Philippines - International, Inc. (HAPI) is set to have more local chapters from the different islands of the Philippines as the year 2021 unfolds. In the first month of the year, HAPI already fulfilled one of its goals for 2021 - to establish five new
- [Believing in BL Series](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/02/03/believing-in-bl-series/) - By Steven Angelo Abellera La Union, PhilippinesHAPI Member When lockdown got imposed in the Philippines, many of us immediately started wondering what we could to keep us busy throughout the duration of the community quarantine. It was from that boredom that the YouTube BL (or Boys' Love) series sensation blew up. While the term might
- [HAPI Bacolod Joins Relief Ops for Flood Victims in Negros Occidental](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/01/30/13464/) - By Glemir Sordilla HAPI Scholar / HAPI Bacolod Member Heavy rainfall that lasted for days in Negros Occidental this past January resulted in destructive floods, deforestation, and the disruption of various infrastructure projects in the province, with cities such as Victorias and Silay being affected the most. With affected Negrosanons immediately needing help and
- [HAPI Bags Award from the 2nd Duyan Awards](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/01/29/hapi-awarded-by-the-duyan-awards/) - Last January 26, HAPI became an awardee of the 2nd Duyan Awards, an event by Project Red Ribbon. This is a big honor (our first award from them ever!) and we'd like to thank our partner Project Red Ribbon for the recognition. Together with organizations like Project Red Ribbon, HAPI is proud to keep young
- ['Bake' a Better World: HAPI's Zambales Bread-Giving Drive](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/01/28/13428/) - By Anthony Van Catayong Lead Convenor, HAPI-Zambales "While earning your daily bread, be sure you share a slice with those less fortunate." - H. Jackson Brown, Jr. At the start of the COVID pandemic last year, many of our fellowmen were unable to work and provide for their families. The depressing situation due to the
- [Giving Back to the Parañaque Community](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/01/23/13417/) - by Kith Baquiran Metro Manila, Philippines December 30, 2020 As a motorcycle rider, I have been in the streets of Metro Manila. I cannot deny how many homeless people that I see every time that I pass by the roads of Manila. It's heartbreaking to see those children or families living on the isle of
- [HAPI Bacolod: 2021 Project Planning](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/01/21/hapi-bacolod-2021-project-planning/) - HAPI Bacolod: 2021 Project Planning by Eldemar Sabete Bacolod City Humanist Alliance Philippines International Junior Bacolod (HAPI Jr. Bacolod) successfully conducted their 2021 Project Planning done last January 9, 2021, at Kapetalismo, Barangay Bata, Bacolod City. Project Planning is an annual event of the HAPI wing with the purpose of collecting ideas, maintaining events,
- [Project ULIKID: No One Left Behind](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/01/04/no-one-left-behind/) - Project ULIKID: No One Left Behind by Eldemar R. Sabete Bacolod City Ulikid is a Hiligaynon term that is equivalent to the word "look back" or to bring to mind those who are in need most especially those who cannot afford it. Amlig is a Hiligaynon term for "provide" which means give the resources
- [Javan Lev Poblador, The Youngest HAPI CEO](https://hapihumanist.org/2021/01/02/javan-lev-poblador-the-youngest-hapi-ceo/) - Javan Lev Poblador, The Youngest HAPI CEO By Junelie Anthony Velonta Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines Many unexpected things happened to us this 2020. From wildfires to a global pandemic to a highly divisive US election which was keenly observed by the whole world, misfortune upon misfortune seems to have piled up for all—many
- [HAPI 2020 Year-Ender](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/12/31/hapi-2020-year-ender/) - By Alvin John Ballares, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Who’s excited for this year to end? Understandably everyone. What a year it has been- many think it’s best forgotten as it was a year riddled with natural calamities, financial struggles, and of course this vicious virus that affected us all, the COVID-19 pandemic. So I had to
- [Women Empowerment: Best Told In Books](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/12/31/women-empowerment-best-told-in-books/) - Women Empowerment: Best Told In Books by Glemir Sordilla Bacolod City The fight for equality in the treatment of men and women had ignited a cultural war that raged for decades thus many people call it the “longest revolution.” Until now, women are still struggling to get involved in the conversation and for their
- [HAPI Celebrates Its 7th Anniversary!](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/12/25/hapi-celebrates-its-7th-anniversary/) - December 25th marks the 7th year anniversary of HAPI! It has been seven years of ups and downs, struggles and triumphs, differences and unification. There were even several changes implemented before the end of this tumultuous year, but now a rekindled fire burns as the organization prepares to help humanity through various projects planned throughout the Philippines
- [What We Can Learn from Jesus](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/12/24/what-we-can-learn-from-jesus/) - What We Can Learn from Jesus by Junelie Anthony Velonta Many who live the secular lifestyle shun religious texts and teachings. While it is understandable as some texts and beliefs are reminiscent of divisive bronze age traditions, and as such have no place in the modern world where equality is key, those that do
- [HAPI: End Police Brutality in the Philippines](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/12/24/hapi-end-police-brutality/) - HAPI’s Official Statement on Police Brutality in Tarlac On December 20, a video surfaced on Facebook that of Police Senior Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca who shot and killed 25-year old Frank Gregorio and his 52-year old mother Sonya Gregorio in broad daylight after a heated argument with regards to the use of a ‘boga’
- [Inaugurating HAPI’s brand new Malolos, Bulacan Chapter!](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/12/23/13292/) - In order to provide a workspace that is more conducive to productivity, HAPI’s Headquarters is now located at 078 Looban St., Pinagbakahan, City of Malolos, Bulacan. During our kick-off event last December 18, we held a course and sponsored everyone’s lunch afterwards. For the kids, we also gave out milk and cookies - baked with
- [HAPI Jr. - Health is Wealth, Part 2!](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/12/20/hapi-jr-health-is-wealth-part-2/) - The second HAPI Jr. - Health is Wealth event took place in Sta. Cruz, Manila and Caloocan City on December 13, 2020. As with the first part of the initiative, the children were provided with masks, milk, crackers and holiday tokens. Since the children all belong to different barangays in those cities, it required additional
- [A Year-End Party with HAPI Kids - Alabang!](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/12/18/hapi-kids-alabang-year-end-party/) - The HAPI KIDS – ALABANG YEAR END PARTY took place on December 12, 2020 and was spearheaded by HAPI Jr. Ambassador, Angie Driskell, and HAPI CFO, Maria Juana Valenzuela, in an effort to end a tumultuous year on a high note. The children were given a short talk on proper hygiene and given reminders on
- [E-Numan: A Cafe Humanisté Amid Crisis](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/12/16/e-numan-a-cafe-humaniste-amid-crisis/) - E-Numan: A Cafe Humanisté Amid Crisis by Donna T. Darantinao Dumaguete City Indeed, time constantly pushes humankind to evolve into every bit of its potential we wish we could have reached in the past. Although humanism has since existence during the 13th and 14th centuries, we can never deny that it has become more
- [HAPI Spotlight: Javan Lev](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/12/11/13239/) - Sherwin Dane Haro Dec. 8, 2020 San Jose, Antique, Philippines Audio narration by Sherwin Haro. It was right after the end of hosting HAPI Scholars’ E-Numan: Secular Parenting and Coming Out virtual talk last Dec. 5 that I noticed something peculiar. Unbeknownst to viewers and Zoom guests, the broadcast team — which included the man
- [What Does an Atheist Feel Listening to Christmas Songs?](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/12/09/what-does-an-atheist-feel-listening-to-christmas-songs/) - What Does an Atheist Feel Listening to Christmas Songs? by Glemir Sordilla Bacolod City You know you are a Filipino when the “-ber” months come in and you wake up to “whenever I see girls and boys selling lanterns on the streets,” iconic lyrics from Jose Mari Chan’s song. No, I am not kidding.
- [[OPINION] Anti-SOGIE Advocates Should Stop Fear-Mongering](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/12/01/opinion-anti-sogie-advocates-should-stop-fear-mongering/) - Anti-SOGIE Advocates Should Stop Fear-Mongering by Joshua Villalobos Bacolod City This is one of the first articles I would write in response to absurd arguments and lies against the SOGIE Equality Law. Fortunately, we don’t have a class in PE so I had the time to construct a response to lies. We cannot allow
- [A New Financial Team at HAPI](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/11/30/hapi-announcement/) - Greetings from New York USA! May I present to you a very HAPI announcement: Please be informed that HAPI has a new financial team starting December 2020, in celebration of our 7th HAPI anniversary, and to start anew for our 8th year. Ms. Maria Juana Valenzuela will be the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), while
- [HAPI's Back-to-Back Relief Ops for Typhoons Quinta, Rolly, and Ulysses](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/11/28/hapis-back-to-back-relief-ops-for-typhoons-quinta-rolly-and-ulysses/) - By: Maria Juana Valenzuela “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” - John Bunyan Once Mother Nature gets angry, no amount of preparation can stop her from taking out her frustrations on humans. We were deeply heartbroken when we saw the aftermath of super typhoons that hit our
- [Why You Should Support Senate Bill No. 1373](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/11/16/why-you-should-support-senate-bill-no-1373/) - Why You Should Support Senate Bill No. 1373 by Joshua Villalobos Bacolod City Why You Should Support Senate Bill No. 1373 On Sunday, TV news magazine program Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho featured a 13-year old girl married to a 48-year old grown-up man in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. To paint it visually, the “marriage” is between
- [How Too Much Religiosity Can be Dangerous in Times of Calamities](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/11/14/how-too-much-religiosity-can-be-dangerous/) - How Too Much Religiosity Can be Dangerous in Times of Calamities by Joshua Villalobos Bacolod City “It is their fault because they didn’t leave.” “They deserve that; They should have evacuated.” These are the common lines of victim-blaming that circulate after a strong typhoon or a serious calamity happens. The concept of leavers
- [From Fear To Fascination](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/11/13/fear-to-fascination/) - From Fear To Fascination by Glemir P. Sordilla Bacolod City The concept of fear has since plagued the human mind of its existence. How come something has the ability to make you tremble and make you feel dread? To explain fear is complicated it is the uneasiness or the feeling that something bad is
- [Experiencing the Pandemic as a Humanist](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/11/10/experiencing-the-pandemic-as-a-humanist/) - Experiencing the Pandemic as a Humanist by Angie Driskell Metro Manila The height of the COVID-19 outbreak brought out the heroes in so many people. It was during this time that I saw how strangers banded together in order to help their countrymen who had lost their jobs and income. Not even the negative
- [Altering The Alternate World](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/11/09/altering-the-alternate-world/) - Altering The Alternate World by Steven A. Angelo There had been a series of stories of people in their struggle during this health crisis. Due to intensive quarantine restrictions, and lockdowns, people have longed for their reconnection to the real world: to communicate with others, have fun, party all night, take on scenic trips,
- [HAPI Spotlight: Mutya Valenzuela](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/11/06/13126/) - Sherwin Dane Haro Nov. 3, 2020 San Jose, Antique, Philippines Audio narration by Shane Haro All too often, we hear stories about people who experience a painful childhood and come out the other side too broken to ever enact positive change in the world. Mutya Valenzuela, HAPI Board of Trustees member and one of the
- [HAPI Scholars' Official Statement on Islamic Extremism in France](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/11/01/hapi-scholars-official-statement-on-islamic-extremism-in-france/) - HAPI Scholars' Official Statement on Islamic Extremism in France We, young humanists from the Philippines, join the international community in expressing our indignation towards the archaic and cruel acts of Islamic extremism in France. We denounce, in the strongest possible terms, the increasing cases of horrific murders and other horrendous acts of Islamic extremists
- [Keeping the Ball Rolling](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/10/29/keeping-the-ball-rolling/) - Keeping the Ball Rolling by Donna T. Darantinao Dumaguete City Travels. Food trips. Escapades. Night outs. Classes in person. We all know that the pandemic has prevented a lot of group activities we have planned even before 2020 arrived at our feet. It is similar to an entire meal being put to waste because
- [A Look Back, Pt. III: HAPI's 3rd Quarter](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/10/27/a-look-back-pt-iii-hapis-3rd-quarter/) - Six months into the reign of COVID-19, the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) continues to go from strength to strength, finding ways to empower Filipinos through secular humanism despite the still(!) increasing threat of the pandemic. You don’t see us giving up though, as this quarterly highlight reel will demonstrate in a bit. But before
- [The Passionate Life](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/10/27/the-passionate-life/) - The Passionate Life by Rado Gatchalian Your temporal existence necessitates your obligation to enjoy the life given to you. By Nature. Now. To waste it on a meaningless existence is a failure on your part to be grateful for this gift of life. But what is a meaningless existence? To find the answer to
- [HAPI Jr. Health is Wealth Initiative - A Step Forward in the Right Direction](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/10/17/13067/) - HAPI Jr. Health is Wealth Initiative - A Step Forward in the Right Direction Angie Driskell Oct. 15, 2020 Metro Manila The HAPI Jr. Health is Wealth Intitiative was designed to be a series of events in various locations around the metro. The goal is to not only provide food items for children so they
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- [Suiting up the Aeta kids of Mt. Haduan!](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/10/12/suiting-up-the-aeta-kids-of-mt-haduan/) - Mutya Valenzuela Bulacan “Giving is not just about making a donation. It's about making a difference.” When you have something that you are no longer using, please donate it to someone else. When I heard that the children from the Aeta community of Mt. Haduan were in need of uniforms, I posted about it in
- [HAPI-EVO Anti-Covid Campaign](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/10/11/13048/) - Mutya Valenzuela Malolos, Bulacan HAPI-EVO Anti-Covid Campaign is just one of our HAPI events, to wit: "We cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that we can do." Tricycle drivers, pedicab drivers and trolley operators are also frontliners. Everyday, they have to bring their passengers to
- [Donating Rice and Sardines to HAPI KIDS Alabang](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/10/10/donating-rice-and-sardines-to-hapi-kids-alabang/) - Maria Juana Valenzuela Malolos, Bulacan "Today's children are tomorrow's future. They hold the future in their little hands. What we give them today is our tomorrow. Make sure everyone understands." Last October 5, Jamie Del Rosario-Martinez, Project Coordinator of Humanist Alliance Philippines International in Alabang went out to give some rice and sardines to the
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- [HAPI Kids, HAPI Jr. - Alabang Crash Course in COVID-19 Prevention](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/10/01/hapi-kids-hapi-jr-alabang-crash-coursein-covid-19-prevention/) - HAPI Kids, HAPI Jr. - Alabang Crash Course in COVID-19 Prevention by Angie Driskell It had been a goal of mine to visit HAPI Kids - Alabang and meet the coordinators, Jamie Del Rosario Martinez and Jhing Dedicatoria, since January 2020. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, this was not going to happen as I envisioned.
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- [HAPI & EVO Riders Club Phils. collab for Anti-COVID Campaign](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/09/18/13006/) - Mutya Valenzuela / Sept. 18, 2020 / Metro Manila This coming September 27, 2020, HAPI ALABANG and EVO RIDERS CLUB PHILS. MUNTINLUPA will go around Muntinlupa City to distribute Face masks and Face shields to Pedicab and Trolley Drivers in an effort to help them fight COVID-19. The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) is an infectious
- [Exodus as Historical Fiction](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/09/12/exodus-as-historical-fiction/) - Exodus as Historical Fiction by Junelie Anthony Velonta Dumaguete City Upon first inspection, it would seem that the Exodus story and the Trojan War have little to no similarities to each other. The Exodus deals with the plagues set upon Egypt by the Hebrew god and the exit of the enslaved Hebrews from Egypt,
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- [HAPI Spotlight: Filipinas del Valle](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/09/01/hapi-spotlight-filipinas-del-valle/) - Sherwin Dane Haro Aug. 26, 2020 San Jose, Antique, Philippines Audio version of the article. Narrated by Shane Haro. Striking up a casual convo with HAPI Executive Secretary Filipinas del Valle, the first thing you’ll probably notice is her total lack of a filter. With that rowdy attitude, loud cackle and a potty mouth that
- [Semper Gratus — Always Grateful](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/08/31/semper-gratus-always-grateful/) - Semper Gratus — Always Grateful by Angelo Greñas Batangas The other day, I was going through a shit ton of old school papers and literary books that were long forgotten; left dusty, and unopened for years. You see, I have this one personal hobby that keeps me from buying my own smartphone — being
- [Research: One of the Best Way in Countering Homophobic Propaganda](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/08/29/research-one-of-the-best-way-in-countering-homophobic-propaganda/) - Research: One of the Best Way in Countering Homophobic Propaganda by Joshua Villalobos Bacolod City In a widely Christian or Catholic country, policies favoring the basic human rights and dignity of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender+ (LGBT+) community will need to pass the hole of the needle. Major academic institutions here in the Philippines
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- [Opinions: Keep Your Lips Half-Sealed](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/08/26/opinions-keep-your-lips-half-sealed/) - Keep Your Lips Half-Sealed by Donna T. Darantinao Dumaguete City Being able to think according to how you perceive things is arguably one of the most rewarding things you could ever imagine in this lifetime, not because you necessarily have a say on anything, but because you are actually working your mind to reach
- [Contagious Superstitions](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/08/24/contagious-superstitions/) - Contagious Superstitions by Glemir Sordilla Bacolod City As a pungent smell from a tiny insect engulfed our small living room, we already know what we will hear. A groan from my grandmother can be heard following with her statement, that we have heard countless times, “Ara na ang baho ka changaw. May aswang gid
- [My Disaster Survival Kit](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/08/21/my-disaster-survival-kit/) - My Disaster Survival Kit by Shawn Evans V. Quiming Malolos City, Bulacan How well prepared are you for a disaster? Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you our survival kit. This was prepared by my cousin two years ago. It contains all the basic supplies to help us in case an emergency happens.
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- [My Mama: How I First Learned Humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/08/15/how-i-first-learned-humanism/) - My Mama: How I First Learned Humanism by Shawn Evans V. Quiming Malolos City, Bulacan She can be funny, witty, strict, childish, and sometimes she acts like my age. That's my mom. Whenever we are having a mom and child time, she always reminds me about being a good person. To treat other people
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- [How Activism Helped Me Excel in My Studies](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/08/02/how-activism-helped-me-excel-in-my-studies/) - How Activism Helped Me Excel in My Studies by Joshua Villalobos Bacolod City “Mag-aral nalang kayo!” That’s the immediate response of people who are either against the cause you are fighting for or just hate to see people who are strong enough to stand their grounds and fight for what they believe is right.
- [In the Eye of a Child](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/08/01/in-the-eye-of-a-child/) - In the Eye of a Child by Eldemar R. Sabete Bacolod City When we were a child we only thought of playing and our only number one problem is where we can get our sense of belongingness and acceptance in our society. Do you still remember those days where you draw your dream house? Do
- [The Faith of a Thinker](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/07/26/12835/) - The Faith of a Thinker By Rado Gatchalian Sydney, Australia faith (n.) mid-13c., faith, feith, fei, fai "faithfulness to a trust or promise; loyalty to a person; honesty, truthfulness," from Anglo-French and Old French feid, foi "faith, belief, trust, confidence; pledge" (11c.), from Latin fides "trust, faith, confidence, reliance, credence, belief," from root of
- [Our Education During a Pandemic](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/07/23/our-education-during-a-pandemic/) - Glemir Sordilla July 2020 Bacolod Reminiscing about back in early March when I can still feel the heat due to the crowds of students piling up in my school’s hallway accompanied by their rowdy remarks while we were all trying to get our teachers to sign our clearances. (). The news of the deadly COVID-19
- [Fulfilling Dreams, Pt. 2: Silong Tanglaw](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/07/19/fulfilling-dreams-pt-2-silong-tanglaw/) - Angie Driskell June 3 / July 4, 2020 Metro Manila Silong Tanglaw Foundation is a home for boys that have been referred by their local government agencies to be placed in a safe and healthy environment. The facility, which was originally donated by a religious organization, is located in Quezon City. The boys are provided
- [Thunberg Knock-Off, Never Fake](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/07/17/12821/) - Angelo Greñas July 2020 Every day, as I walk my way to school, I have this habit of covering my nose with a handkerchief, fearing that the polluted air might kill me on the spot. This is me when I was in my junior high school years, and yes, that was a very naïve act
- [A Tree in Focus: Pinus Kesiya](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/07/11/12800/) - Steven Angelo July 2020 City of San Fernando, La Union When we go up north, we always aim to be in the City of Pines, Baguio City, to feel its cold weather, to mesmerize the beauty of Cordillera Mountains and to feel the bristles of pine trees. Intimate love for Baguio means in-depth love for
- [Fulfilling Dreams, Pt. 1: Bahay Pangarap](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/07/09/fulfilling-dreams-pt-1-bahay-pangarap/) - Angie Driskell June 18, 2020 Metro Manila 2020 was meant to be a year full of hope and accomplishments. It was a year I believed would become unforgettable... and it did, but for all the wrong reasons. I struggled to find alternative ways to reach out to those who may need help, or even just
- [COVID-19 Mythbusters](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/07/06/covid-19-mythbusters/) - Alvin John Ballares July 2020 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Corona Virus, beyond dispute, has changed our lives. This virus has shut down the world, cancelled our vacations, made us pack more pounds, caused depression, and in other ways we never expected. Right, what a bummer! What exacerbates this pandemic is the proliferation of wrong information that
- [A Look Back, Pt. II: HAPI's 2nd Quarter](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/07/03/a-look-back-pt-ii-hapis-2nd-quarter/) - Fresh out of June, which is World Humanist Month, the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) caps off a successful second quarter of 2020 in which we saw not just the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic but the resilient response of Filipinos to it. In truth, the efforts of independent, non-government organizations like HAPI are just
- [Pandemic Fuels Domestic Violence](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/06/29/pandemic-fuels-domestic-violence/) - Pandemic Fuels Domestic Violence by Glemir Sordilla Bacolod City In a serene night, most people are enjoying their cozy sleep, not in our neighborhood though. Most of the time, all that can be heard are glasses shattering followed by shouts and incoherent wails. It took a lot of convincing from us so the wife
- [Being a Nontheist in a Catholic School](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/06/27/being-a-nontheist-in-a-catholic-school/) - Being a Nontheist in a Catholic School by Joshua Villalobos Bacolod City While state universities and colleges are still on the rise, it is an undeniable fact that when a student wants quality private education, the religious educational institutions are the “go tos”. That’s why many of us nontheists, atheists, agnostics, who want
- [Stuck In Reverse](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/06/25/stuck-in-reverse/) - Stuck In Reverse by Rachelle Charlaine Cebu City I had an average Distinction grade in Bachelor of Visual Arts at Monash University, I was invited by the Dean to dinner for top students, but I could not finish the remaining two years because of family issues regarding having a relationship with a Muslim student there.
- [HAPI-NorthMin: Pa Champorado Kai Kid](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/06/23/hapi-northmin-pa-champorado-kai-kid/) - HAPI-NorthMin: Pa Champorado Kai Kid by Johnny L. Denden Cagayan de oro City, Misamis oriental. Children are one of the most vulnerable sectors in our society when there is a crisis, especially in a developing country. We experience that one of the common problems in times of pandemic is food security. Families are
- [Finding an Excuse for Racism #BlackLivesMatter](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/06/21/finding-an-excuse-for-racism-blacklivesmatter/) - Finding an Excuse for Racism #BlackLivesMatter Written by Donna T. Darantinao Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental As one is born into a specific culture, it is automatically presumed that he or she is to follow its requisites in order to be accepted through and through in every aspect. Of course, in these said cultures, we
- [Plastic-Free and Sustainable Market? Local City Shows Us How It's Done](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/06/18/plastic-free-and-sustainable-market-local-city-shows-us-how-its-done/) - Plastic-Free and Sustainable Market? San Fernando City La Union Shows Us How It's Done By Steven A. Angelo and Christa I. De La Cruz San Fernando City, La Union The usage of plastic bags has caused both convenience and inconvenience in our daily lives. It caused environmental hazards as most plastic bags do. The
- [Youth: The Core of Humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/06/16/youth-the-core-of-humanism/) - Youth: The Core of Humanism by Donna Darantinao Dumaguete City “I did not start too young.” It must be a popular belief that the youth is the key to the progression of this ever-changing world. From the tips of pens of martyrs and fallen heroes, they have always seen the future generation as the
- [The Filipino Mentality](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/06/14/the-filipino-mentality/) - THE FILIPINO MENTALITY By Rado Gatchalian Sydney, Australia The word mentality derives from the root word mental, from Latin ‘mens’ which means ‘mind’. The mind is a process in our brain such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, reflecting, and all other cognitive activities. Culturally and sociologically, certain groups of people or races have specific “collective
- [Our New Normal](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/06/10/our-new-normal/) - Our New Normal by Shawn Evans V. Quiming Malolos City, Bulacan This pandemic has truly affected our daily lives. Even a thirteen-year-old grade seven like me felt its “curse”, the classes have been canceled in all levels with no advice when it will resume again. This causes a student like me, to change my
- [Amplifying Humanism Amid the Pandemic](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/06/08/amplifying-humanism-amid-the-pandemic/) - Amplifying Humanism Amid the Pandemic by Javan Lev Poblador Dumaguete City The COVID-19 pandemic has rendered the world immobile. The poor and less privileged are even pushed further to a corner. Broken health care systems are exposed. And even bodies are piling up. The country and the world are at war for something we cannot
- [Science that Promotes Secularism](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/06/05/science-that-promotes-secularism/) - Science that Promotes Secularism by Junelie Anthony Velonta Dumaguete City Science is a gateway to many amazing things. From the days of the ancient Greeks when science was irremovable from rhetoric to the modern world combatting the Corona Virus pandemic, science has helped and is continuing to help us understand the world. For the
- [Humanist Families in Distress: Coping Through This Pandemic Crisis](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/06/03/humanist-families-in-distress-coping-through-this-pandemic-crisis/) - HUMANIST FAMILIES IN DISTRESS: Coping Through This Pandemic Crisis By: Michael Julian We are all caught unprepared when the pandemic reached our country. Overwhelmed with this new way of life we started living one day at a time. I have just finished my two weeks training from my new company as a medical representative specialist
- [World No Tobacco Day 2020](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/06/01/world-no-tobacco-day-2020/) - World No Tobacco Day 2020 by Glemir Sordilla Bacolod City Each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) sponsors World No Tobacco. This event is observed and celebrated globally on May 31 since 1987. Its purpose is to highlight the health risk that the tobacco epidemic caused along with drawing global attention to the policies
- [Kindness spread faster than COVID-19](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/05/27/kindness-spread-faster-than-covid-19/) - Kindness spread faster than COVID-19 By Eldemar R. Sabete Bacolod City The massive spreading of the current pandemic threatens the existence of every human being but never its capacity to bring out our true humanity. It's been months now since our government has declared community quarantines and lockdowns throughout the country in hopes that it
- [A Journey into Atheism](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/05/23/a-journey-into-atheism/) - A Journey into Atheism By Eldemar R. Sabete Bacolod City Growing up in a Catholic family setting means, following the traditional way of living. To conserve, save, and protect the faith are expected to do by every member of the family. It’s natural to be conscious for a child who wants a sense of belongingness
- [Humanist Canada calls for release of Nigerian Humanist President](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/05/21/humanist-canada-calls-for-release-of-nigerian-humanist-president-2/) - VANCOUVER, British Columbia - May 5, 2020 - PRLog -- Canadian Humanists are supporting calls from Humanists International to have Mubarak Bala released from a Nigerian jail. Bala, who is president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, was arrested by Nigerian police April 28 following a complaint the had insulted the prophet Mohammed in a
- [A Challenge to HAPI and its Humanistic Principles in These Trying Times](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/05/19/a-challenge-to-hapi-and-its-humanistic-principles-in-these-trying-times/) - A Challenge to HAPI and its Humanistic Principles in These Trying Times Written by Alain Presillas Cebu City, Philippines April 29, 2020 The COVID19 crisis touched many aspects of HAPI as an organization — from its standing in HUMANIST ideals to its financial capacity to run a financial drive to fund outreaches, the possible legal walls that our volunteers need to face because of fear of violating quarantine
- [International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/05/17/idahot2020/) - May 17, 2020 Cubao, Quezon City Yearly, every 17th of May, we are observing an event that raises awareness of LGBTQ+ Rights which is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. And amidst of us facing this pandemic crisis , we are today celebrating the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. However we all know that
- [Deadly Fake News](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/05/10/deadly-fake-news/) - Deadly Fake News Written by Glemir Sordilla May 10, 2020 Bacolod City, Negros Occidental People around the world are all on high alert since the COVID-19 has been publicized. Imposing lockdowns, countless government policies, and helpful actions to aid the citizens. With my days spent reflecting and observing things in my perspective, most of these
- [Puto Mula sa Puso Para HAPI Tayong Lahat](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/05/07/putomulasahapi/) - Puto Mula sa Puso Para HAPI Tayong Lahat Written by Dweng Bulaclac May 5, 2020 Alabang, Muntinlupa City Last May 1, HAPI Kids Project Coordinators Jamie del Rosario-Martinez and Liberty Dedicatoria provided five hundred (500) rice cakes, locally called puto, to be distributed to the local community in Alabang, Muntinlupa. These rice cakes were labelled
- [Humanista Ako!](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/05/06/humanista-ako/) - Written by Arlene Esdrelon Murillo May 6, 2020 Mandaue City, Cebu Humanista ako ! Yan ang palagi mong sinasambit ng buong tapang at taas-noo mo pa itong ipinagsasabi sa lahat ng iyong mga kakilala. Na wari bang isang karangalan sa iyo ang mapabilang sa kanilang pangkat . Ngunit paano mo nga ba mapanindigan ang iyong pagiging HUMANISTA sa panahon ngayun ng NCOV na gusto mo tumulong. Alam mo kaya ang ang bigat ng responsibilidad ng pagiging Humanista. Kagaya ngayon, nasa kalagitaan tayo ng krisis, ni hindi natin alam kung kailan matapos tapos ang labanan na ito. Nasaan ka na ba ngayon bilang Humanista, ano ba
- [Veggies and Rice For The Community: A Collaboration Between HAPI and LGBT Pilipinas](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/05/02/veggiesricecollaboration_hapi_lgbtpilipinas/) - Veggies and Rice For The Community: A Collaboration Between HAPI and LGBT Pilipinas Written by Dweng Bulaclac April 26, 2020 Las Piñas City, Philippines Through a simple conversation over social media about the plight of local farmers being unable to sell their goods to the usual drop zone markets due to the in-effect enhanced community
- [Kaninong Dagat?](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/05/02/kaninong-dagat/) - Kaninong Dagat? Written by Junelie Anthony Velonta May 1, 2020 Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental If a friendship requires a person to give up what is theirs, then that is not friendship. In the same vein, if friendly relations with other states requires giving up what is rightfully owned by the Filipino people, then those relations
- [HAPI CDO Answers the Call to Fight COVID-19](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/04/29/hapicdo-fightcovid19/) - HAPI Cagayan de Oro Answers the Call to Fight COVID-19 Written by Johnny L. Denden April 26, 2020 Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental SARS-COV-2 or COVID-19 unprecedentedly is not a good news in this generation. Humanity’s movement and lives have become threatened because of this covid-19. There have been so many disasters that visited
- [HAPI Reaches Out to Help Our HAPI Kids in Alabang During COVID-19 Crisis](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/04/27/hapi_helpingkidscovid19crisis/) - HAPI Reaches Out to Help Our HAPI Kids in Alabang During COVID-19 Crisis Written by Jamie del Rosario-Martinez April 27, 2020 Alabang, Muntinlupa City Nang mag-chat sa akin si Ms M upang kamustahin ang kalagayan ng HAPI Kids ngayong panahon ng enhanced community quarantine o ECQ, binigyan ko agad siya ng update. Karamihan sa mga
- [Quarantine and Questions](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/04/20/quarantine-and-questions/) - Written by Glemir Sordilla April 20, 2020 Bacolod, Negros Occidental I still remember when the news erupted about some cases of COVID-19. It was told as a new virus spreading in China and not much information is available about it yet. After that, the reporter transitioned to different news in a snap. She talked
- [Art in the Time of Corona](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/04/18/art-in-the-time-of-corona/) - Art in the Time of Corona Written by Alvin John Ballares April 18, 2020 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia My title may ring a bell for those who have read Gabriel Marquez’ book, ‘Love in the Time of Cholera’. Good! You got my reference, that’s where I drew the concept… because why not? It’s catchy and that
- [HAPI in Celebration of International Women's Month 2020](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/03/29/womensmonth2020/) - HAPI in Celebration of International Women's Month 2020 Written by Maria Juana Valenzuela March 29, 2020 Las Piñas City, Philippines “The women in my community are the most powerful inspiration.” This International Women's Month, Humanist Alliance Philippines International - HAPI is Celebrating Women in every way, shape and form: for their struggles, for their strength,
- [COVID-19 Mobilization Drive to Benefit Frontliners](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/03/28/covid-19-mobilization-drive-to-benefit-frontliners/) - COVID-19 Mobilization Drive to Benefit Medical and AFP/PNP Frontliners by Mutya Valenzuela March 27, 2020 Manila, Philippines When you receive this kind of message from your niece, you can’t help but feel the urge to help right away. Today, not just our country, but the whole world is facing a battle that is killing us
- [HAPI CALL-TO-ACTION on COVID-19 PANDEMIC](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/03/26/hapi-action-on-covid19/) - HAPI CALL-TO-ACTION on COVID-19 PANDEMIC Written by FilipinasDelValle March 26, 2020 Manila, Philippines Being crisis and disaster manager, I have networks of acquaintances and friends that I get to call and can call on me if and when we need each other. The global pandemic have affected us as well. The Philippines have announced
- [A Meditation (On the Stupidity of Mankind)](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/03/21/a-meditation-on-the-stupidity-of-mankind/) - Written by Rado Gatchalian March 21, 2020 Sydney, Australia “There is something frightening about stupidity; more especially, about stupidity in its mass, organised form.” – Christopher Hitchens It has been told that IGNORANCE IS BLISS. But if ignorance is a feeling of death – where man has to experience an immediate and endless silence: “Rest
- [Beyond Ourselves](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/03/17/beyond-ourselves/) - Written by Eldemar R. Sabete March 17, 2020 Bacolod, Negros Occidental Does an individual keep reminding themselves of what are these all about? Why do we fight and resist the oppression of the world? We always find ourselves lost in the middle of our struggle, aiming something that is satisfying for our body, all the
- [A Short Trip to Dumaguete](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/03/10/a-short-trip-to-dumaguete/) - A Short Trip to Dumaguete Written by Alvin John Ballares March 10, 2020 Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental It’s been 6 months and 5 days long since I last stepped foot on Negros Island, some 688 kilometers away from Metro Manila my current home. A downpour greeted me upon arrival at Bacolod airport. Then I had
- [Woman...Freedom...Divorce...Abortion? Part 1](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/03/08/woman-freedom-divorce-abortion-part-1/) - Woman...Freedom...Divorce...Abortion? Part 1 Written by Filipinas Del Valle March 8, 2020 Angeles City, Pampanga (I wrote this paper in 2008 as part of my social reform classes, a decade have passed and it’s still the same. So, for Women’s Month Celebration, I am making this as a public statement in support of my advocacy towards
- [When We Care, We Never Forget : HAPI Junior](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/03/07/when-we-care-we-never-forget/) - The days leading up to February 25 are the period of time where we are always reminded about what happened on that day in the year 1986. From tv commercials to newspapers and social media articles, like this one, for example, we are being informed about the EDSA People Power Revolution. This year the country
- [A Life Well-Lived: HAPI Founder Retires](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/03/01/a-life-well-lived-hapi-founder-retires/) - In a culture dominated by religiosity, overt superstition, and fake news, it takes a truly ballsy person to fight against the noise. While pushing for secularism is by no means a competition, Marissa Torres Langseth, HAPI Founder and Chairperson Emeritus, was the first to openly advocate for a more secular Philippines in the public stage.
- [TAAL Relief Operations : The HAPI Way](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/02/25/taal-relief-operations-the-hapi-way/) - TAAL Relief Operations : The HAPI Way Written by Filipinas Del Valle February 24, 2020 Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines Filipinos around the world are renowned for being resilient and happy people. We are known to make jokes about everything. We are, after all, gifted with a sunny disposition.
- [Masculine, Feminine](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/02/23/masculine-feminine/) - Written by Maimai-addi Aydinan February 22, 2020 Muntinlupa City, Philippines My man has always been self-conscious about some of his physical traits. He has gynecomastia, man-boobs, which has always caused him to be the butt of jokes among friends. Truth be told, I find it attractive. When we met, he didn’t come across as effeminate.
- [HAPI in Attendance: A Workshop on Protecting LGBTQ+ Families Under the Current Legal Framework](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/02/22/hapi-in-attendance-a-workshop-on-protecting-lgbtq-families-under-the-current-legal-framework/) - HAPI in Attendance: A Workshop on Protecting LGBTQ+ Families Under the Current Legal Framework by Dee Bulaclac February 15, 2020 UP College of Law Diliman, Quezon City An invitation was sent to HAPI a few weeks ago to attend a seminar which aimed to arm LGBTQ+ individuals and their families with appropriate legal knowledge so
- [Planeteers Unite! When HAPI joined Planet Cora](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/02/09/planeteers-unite-when-hapi-joined-planet-cora/) - Planeteers Unite! When HAPI joined Planet Cora Written by Mutya Valenzuela February 9, 2020 Las Piñas City, Philippines January 24th marks the first Planet Cora Coastal Clean up for the year 2020 and as the HAPI Secretariat Head Operations I would not pass up that chance of joining them. I have always been into
- [DUYAN: A Love Without Borders](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/01/29/11963/) - According to Dr. Louie Ocampo, UNAIDS Philippines country director, Philippines has been ranked with the fastest-growing (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) HIV epidemic not only in Asia and the Pacific but in the world based on the UNAIDS 2018 report where it recorded about 13,384 new HIV infections, or a staggering 203% higher than the 4,419 infections
- [A Parent's Love and Pain](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/01/24/a-parents-love-and-pain/) - A Parent's Love and Pain by Maria Juana Valenzuela January 23, 2020 Quezon City, NCR, Philippines Last Sunday, January 19, Humanist Alliance Philippines International in partnership with Rotary Club of Roosevelt and Project Red Ribbon brings you Duyan: A Love Without Borders that aims to eradicate stigma on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired
- [HAPI Duma Celebrates 1st Anniversary](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/01/22/hapi-duma-celebrates-1st-anniversary/) - It is truly a milestone when a seed, planted on the ground and plowed amid the harsh storms, grows of vibrant green leaves, adding a little bit of life to what seems like a harsh world, and bears fruits of a farmer’s tender love and hard labour. This is definitely a metaphor to the humble
- [A More Colorful Balangaw Project](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/01/21/a-more-colorful-balangaw-project/) - Free from the confines of school projects and school activities, the Juniors of HAPI gathered up for the "Balangaw Project: Module Making" event at Kapihan Sa Patio, a homey and relaxing café shop on January 11, 2020. With the supervision of Mr. John Albert Pagunsan, the goal of making a module that is efficient and
- [HAPI Youth Launches New Secular Shirts](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/01/13/hapi-youth-launches-new-secular-shirts/) - Another new milestone has been reached by the HAPI Youth as they launch their flagship fundraising project “The Apostate Collection” on Facebook on December 28, 2019. The Apostate Collection aims to start conversations on rational thinking and secularism in the country without being too much “in your face.” Design Sever the tethers of doctrinal
- [MOA Signing Between Atheist Republic and HAPI](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/01/13/moa2020_atheistrepublic_and_hapi/) - The Naked Turtle Sports Bar Cubao, Quezon City December 21, 2019 The Atheist Republic, represented by the admins of Atheist Republic Metro Manila Consulate namely Mac Adornado and Jovee Brazal, signed an official Memorandum of Agreement this 21st of December, 2019 at The Naked Turtle Sports Bar in Cubao, Quezon City. Being both secular
- [World Aids Day 2019](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/01/04/world-aids-day-2019/) - To start the month in commemoration of World Aids Day, which was held during December 1, and founded since 1988, to raise awareness, funds, and ending the stigma, through improving education about Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was locally celebrated at SM Bacolod Atrium. HIV is a virus that
- [2020 Wishes From the HAPI CFO](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/01/03/2020wishesfromhapi_cfo/) - 2020 Wishes From the HAPI CFO December 29, 2019 10:49 PM (+8GMT) San Juan, La Union, Philippines The year that was... 2019 - a year which truly tested patience, temperament, and resounding resoluteness to outwit and overcome seemingly magnanimous obstacles and obfuscations. 2019 was also a year which strengthened bonds of family and friendship.
- [Staying Sane in 2020](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/01/01/staying-sane-in-2020/) - Staying Sane in 2020 Michael Sherman Dade City, Florida As the New Year approaches, I always reflect on the past year, the good, the bad and the ugly and the possibilities for the New Year. This year is no different . . . but then again, maybe it is. One thing that stands
- [HAPI Junior: 2 Years and Counting](https://hapihumanist.org/2020/01/01/hapi-junior-2-years-and-counting/) - Time flies so fast and the milestones that we have achieved can sometimes be taken for granted because of how busy we are. The Juniors were gathered around recently for a meeting, usually talking about their future endeavors when they find themselves realizing that it's been 2 years since HAPI Junior was established. They looked
- [Seriously, why are you still a Catholic?](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/12/27/seriously-why-are-you-still-a-catholic/) - In times when I get into conversations with Catholic friends about the controversies hounding the Church — as a recap, the list goes from Inquisitions to child rape to cultural genocide — they’re quick to denounce the controversies. Over the years, I’ve been told many variations of “As a Catholic, I abhor it.” Now it’s
- [The HAPI book : From Superstition to Reason Second Volume](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/12/24/the-hapi-book-from-superstition-to-reason-second-volume/) - As our final project and contribution to humanity, I am launching the HAPI book: From Superstition to Reason second volume today at AMAZON.com https://www.amazon.com/dp/1717758061/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=From+SUperstition+to+Reason&qid=1577199725&s=books&sr=1-5 It is even Free at Kindle :https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08337ZBRF/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=From+SUperstition+to+Reason&qid=1577199898&s=books&sr=1-1 I am seriously contemplating to leave all activism in 2020. HAPI now, has the best officers/volunteers, therefore, I can only be on the sidelines.
- [Basic Sign Language with Lawyers and Accountants](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/12/18/basic-sign-language-with-lawyers-and-accountants/) - HAPI FSL INVITE Mata-Perez, Tamayo & Francisco law firm invited the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) to organize basic Filipino Sign Language (FSL) classes in their office at ACT Tower in Makati City. Their office recently hired a deaf accountant, so to welcome him on board they requested to have special FSL classes.
- [Karapatang Pantao](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/12/10/karapatang-pantao/) - Ang human rights o karapatang pantao ay para sa lahat. Hindi ito umiikot sa isang indibidwal lamang. Ang problema, ay hindi napapahalagaan ang karapatang pantao, at alam nating lahat na ang kabuntot nito ay ang matagal nang pinoproblema ng ating mga kababayan. Mga kababayan nating matagal nang tinatahak ang diskriminasyon at pang-aapi, ang mga LGBT.
- [Humane Treatment of Cancer](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/11/23/humane-treatment-of-cancer/) - The advocacies that I support are directly connected with one another and at times is personally related on me. See, both sides of my family are cancer carriers, which makes me being susceptible to it. My mother had me very late in her life and dad was already taking a lot of medication because of
- [Juniors' Masskara Celebration](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/11/08/juniors-masskara-celebration/) - In the midst of our semestral break, a student may take the opportunity to rest and enjoy the days, but a passionate youth with advocacy will do something to be productive for the community. It’s the celebration of the City of Smiles from October 26-28, highlight dates of Bacolod’s Masskara Festival, when few volunteers from
- [Kindness and Giving](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/11/07/kindness-and-giving/) - Kindness and Giving by: Meimei Hammer Kindness and giving most of the time go hand in hand. However, there is a major difference between the two. The dictionary says, “Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate”. The RAK or Random Acts of Kindness was founded in 1995 to inspire people
- [HAPI Founder spotlighted in “The Fil-Am” Magazine](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/10/30/hapi-founder-spotlighted-in-the-fil-am-magazine/) - Marissa Torres-Langseth, HAPI Founder and Chairperson Emeritus, was featured in the October 2019 issue of The FilAm as one of its main cover stories. This marked Langseth’s second appearance on the New York-based, Filipino-American lifestyle magazine after being featured in 2012. In the latest issue, she discusses the development of her activism since her first
- [How I Identified Myself As a Humanist](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/10/23/howidentifiedhumanist/) - How I Identified Myself As a Humanist by Madelyne Gauna Seoul, Korea Oct 10, 2019, 9:03 PM Growing up, I've always been that black sheep. I'm not a rebel child, I was a consistent honor student. I was valedictorian in Elementary, I graduated with High Honors in my Senior Years of High School... I never
- [Empathy in Humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/10/21/empathy-in-humanism/) - What is sympathy, empathy, altruism in humanism? The English dictionary contains many words that either have the same meaning, almost have the same meanings, opposite in meanings, pronounced the same way but of different meanings, and so forth. Thus we have what we call homonyms, antonyms, heteronyms and synonyms. Today I would like to talk
- [My Journey to Myself and to Humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/10/15/myjourneytomyselfandtohumanism/) - Quezon City, Philippines October 15, 2019 How does one become a skeptic? Is it a wiring anomaly in the brain as an aftermath of probably being bumped while in the womb or having been physically extricated from it? Awareness of one's own true self does not come easily for many. Most often, a curious nature
- [Humanism for the Earth](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/10/07/humanism-for-the-earth/) - The means of doing without the motivation of redemption or salvation is a concept not widely accepted in a country tied in traditional beliefs dating back to what seems like the cradle of when history came to be. But through the years, human minds have gone past the stage of depending on a supreme being
- [GMA 7 News TV Program Feature -  REEL TIME, Ang Lihim ng Pamilya](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/09/29/reeltime-familysecret/) - The Family Secret (Ang Lihim ng Pamilya) GMA 7 News Program REEL TIME Aired September 27, 2019 Featuring the Humanist Alliance Philippines International hapihumanist.org Copyright by GMA7 News and Public Affairs For educational purposes only. #ViolenceAgainstWomenAndChildren #VAWC #VAWSI #HAPIkami #HAPI #WeAreHumanists #Human1st #OneLifeToLive Thank you to Ms Shao Masula and Mr RJ Magno of GMA7
- [A Word From HAPI Leadership](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/09/28/warning_for_usurpers/) - Be careful of individuals who want to enter HAPI and make friends with everyone but has no intention of becoming an official member of HAPI. More so, individuals who would usurp HAPI members so they can organize events on their own without even tagging or mentioning HAPI. HAPI is a brand. HAPI is a SEC-registered
- [Love and Courage by Aman S. Bains](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/09/28/love-and-courage-by-aman-s-bains/) - Let us hear from a millennial from NYC, USA and also my neighbor for over 18 years in Fresh Meadows, Queens, USA about love and courage. Aman was raised in the Sikh faith, in a multiethnic family, with ancestral roots in Sikhism, Islam and Catholicism. At a tender age of 18, Aman has traveled far
- [Jamie's Birthday Celebration with HAPI Kids](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/09/26/jaimes-birthday-celebration-with-hapi-kids/) - Alabang, Muntinlupa September 21, 2019 This is a day to remember, Jamie del Rosario Martinez, a superwoman, decided to celebrate her birthday with HAPI kids in a community in Alabang, Muntinlupa. Alabang kids fondly call Jamie “Momshie”. She has been the project manager of Kids Nutrition Campaign since 2014. It’s Jamie's Birthday What better way
- [Bi+ Awareness Conference 2019 with Side B Philippines](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/09/23/baconph2019/) - Bi+ Awareness Conference 2019 with Side B Philippines Quezon City, Philippines September 23, 2019 In line with the International Bi Visibility Day 2019 Celebration, Side B Philippines presented the very first "Bisexual Awareness Conference 2019" last Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Inner Lobby of Quezon City Hall. Typically celebrated on the 23rd of
- [LAUGHTER YOGA: FINDING ONE’S HAPPINESS](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/09/21/laughteryoga_aug2019/) - "When you laugh; you change and when you change, the world changes around you" - Dr. Madan Kataria Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) launched its new fundraising event, “HAPI Laughter Yoga Class” last August 18, 2019, at the Rotary Center, Quezon City. Laughter yoga originated in Mumbai, India in 1995 and was the brainchild of
- [Stop Blaming a Minority for Wanting the Same Rights As You](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/09/14/stop-blaming-a-minority-for-wanting-the-same-rights-as-you-2/) - Photo: George Calvelo/ABS-CBN News In light of the divided consensus over the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill in the Senate and the recent brouhahas surrounding transgender woman Gretchen Diez, it’s occurred to me that there is now a greater pushback towards the LGBTQ+ community in the Philippines than ever before.
- [When SOGIE Equality Bill Finds an Ally in a Catholic Activist Nun](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/09/12/when-sogie-equality-bill-finds-an-ally-in-a-catholic-activist-nun/) - You're not mistaken; this post is by me, among all people, a secular Humanist. In case you missed it, I don't believe in any god, not anymore. I believe in humans and their instinct to do what is good and right based on lessons passed on by our ancestors from 6 million years ago. But
- [Fall Seven Times and Stand Up Eight: A Story](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/09/01/fall-seven-times-and-stand-up-eight-a-story/) - Every time he sees familiar faces passing by his humble home, Michael Magallanes never fails to greet with a big, bright smile. He would always want to make everyone feel welcome. However, that smile hasn’t always been there before, it took time before he could learn how to smile again. Michael was born in the
- [TAO - A Café Humaniste](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/08/21/tao-a-cafe-humaniste/) - Throughout history, religion has shaped people's culture, society, and a sense of morality. But what role does it play in the progressive modern world? In a secular state? Can one be a good person without "faith"? Both non-religious and religious participants coming from different schools, civil society and organizations were able to explore these questions
- [What has become of America?](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/08/14/what-has-become-of-america/) - Like many of my fellow Americans and people across the world I am saddened and angry at the gun violence and white supremacy that has reared its ugly head in America. It is a terrible evolution of the American Republic and speaks volumes of America in the 21st century. Recently I have wondered how did
- [We Condemn Gender Discrimination](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/08/14/we-condemn-gender-discrimination/) - The Humanist Alliance Philippines, International condemns the horrendous act of discrimination against transgender woman, Gretchen Diez, by a janitress and the other staff members of Farmers' Plaza Mall in Cubao. Yesterday, transgender woman Gretchen Diez was humiliated in a mall restroom. Not only that Gretchen was blocked from using the women's restroom, she was dragged
- [Humanists Global : New HAPI Affiliate](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/08/11/humanists-global-new-hapi-affiliate/) - Good news! HAPI has a new affiliate that will issue a tax deductible receipt, everytime you donate to HAPI through their website, Humanists Global. I just donated some money to an organization that caters to people outside the USA. They are called Brighter Brains Institute, their projects are called Humanists Global. https://humanists.global/. The Brighter Brains Institute,
- [Creating HAPI Awareness and Charity](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/08/04/creating-hapi-awareness-and-charity/) - HAPI Awareness? what is it? Creating HAPI awareness is top priority in marketing and promotion for a society to flourish and grow. There are different ways in HAPI promotion but in this location, Zumba is the HAPI way, and of course, charity. How can we create something new in a far-flung barangay in Cebu? One
- [Welcome to HAPI Office](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/07/28/welcome-to-hapi-office/) - Welcome to HAPI Office July 21, 2019 Las Pinas City Now we have an office! This is great news for all of us and sure deserves a special day for all those who profess secular humanism as life-stance. HAPI has a permanent abode now, and opened its office at very long last! We have been
- [Cafe Humaniste in Ormoc: Preventing Human Trafficking and Child Labor](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/07/26/cafe-humaniste-in-ormoc-preventing-human-trafficking-and-child-labor/) - Another success for the humanist community in the Philippines Humanists International, in collaboration with Humanist Alliance Philippines, International conducted its 2nd instalment of Cafe Humaniste in Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines. Cafe Humaniste aims to promote values of humanism and rational thinking by way of informal discussions - and this time, literally over coffee. Organized by
- [HAPI Nutricamp with NUGEN](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/07/15/hapi-nutricamp-with-nugen/) - HAPI Nutricamp with NUGEN 7c, Ilaya Street, Alabang Muntinlupa,Philippines July 7, 2019 It's another NUTRICAMP event by Humanist Alliance Philippines, International, and this time, teamed-up with NUGEN Entrepreneurs. NUGEN Entrepreneurs This is a group of entrepreneurs based in Makati and Quezon. Most of the volunteers are composed of young couples who want to take part
- [Asian Humanism Conference 2019](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/07/13/asian-humanism-conference-2019/) - Attending the Asian Humanism Conference (AHC) 2019 in Singapore of this month was my first ever formal experience in the world of humanism. I cannot help myself feeling immense pleasure to represent Humanist Alliance International Philippines (HAPI) and to be a part as a delegate in this event. So what is the Asian Humanism
- [HAPI, the Humanist Voice in the Philippines](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/07/11/hapi-the-humanist-voice-in-the-philippines/) - July 11, 2019 Quezon City, Philippines The Humanist Alliance Philippines International (HAPI) is a member of a global community of humanists and as such, HAPI is committed to uphold the promotion of free thinking, environmental protection, gender equality, freedom of speech, and equal protection of individual rights and liberties which includes that of
- [What Am I Proud of: Quarter-life musings and Pride March](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/07/03/what-am-i-proud-of-quarter-life-musings-and-pride-march/) - June 29, 2019, Marikina City What are you proud of? The question I have been asking myself lately, maybe this moment in life most people call ‘quarter life crisis’ has kicked in, or that Nietzschean brand of obscurity slides in. Add to that is the amount of time I spend, quite a lot, on
- [Bacolod City's Pride Parade 2019](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/06/29/bacolod-citys-pride-parade-2019/) - Members and allies of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) community gathered for the Pride Parade to show solidarity and celebrate the annual pride month on Saturday, June 22 at around Bacolod City Hall. This is dubbed "The Return Of Pride" to Bacolod City after having a 4-year hiatus and was organized by Tribu
- [HAPI PRIDE 2019](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/06/26/hapipride2019/) - June 26, 2019 Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Why are we celebrating pride? A lot of people and even part of LGBTQ+ still don't understand the reason why do we have the pride celebration. I hope in this simple and short information, these people will have further understanding about pride. This year marks the 50th anniversary
- [Appreciation of HAPI-Bacolod and Junior's Volunteers](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/06/24/appreciation-of-hapi-bacolod-and-juniors-volunteers/) - Someone might have read a quote on the internet that says, "Volunteers are not paid not because they are worthless but because they are priceless," that much is true. Heartwarming support, generous donors and passionate volunteers are the ingredients in cooking fruitful and successful events. Recognizing all the people behind every plan is a must
- [Respeto Naman](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/06/23/respetonaman/) - May 27, 2019 Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium Makati, Philippines Last May 17, 2019 as we celebrate the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia , and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), SPARK launched a campaign as #EndRainbowViolence #RespetoNaman. This is to enlighten us about sexual harassments, discrimination and violence experienced by the LGBTQ community. The said campaign had
- [World Humanist Day 2019](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/06/20/world-humanist-day-2019/) - June 21, 2019 Manila, Philippines Being a Humanist means trying to behave decently without expectation of rewards or punishment after you are dead. Kurt Vonnegut Jr World Humanist Day is a Humanist holiday celebrated annually around the world on June solstice, which usually falls on June 21. There is a philosophy of belief that indicates
- [Congratulations Ecuador!](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/06/17/congratulations-ecuador/) - Here's great news: Ecuador's Highest court recognised same sex marriage! Ecuador made a significant step for the conservative catholic country, see link below https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-48620744 The Humanist Alliance Philippines, International rejoices with Ecuador and the rest of the world in this monumental feat in recognising the human rights of the LGBT community. We continue to stand
- [The 2019 Humanists International General Assembly](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/06/09/2019humanistsinternationalgeneralassembly/) - June 4, 2019 Reykjavik, Iceland A gathering of humanist organizations all over the world and headed by the Humanists International with world conference host Siðmennt, or the Icelandic Ethical Humanist Association, the event was held at the Askja, University of Iceland. The world congress was a three-day spectacle which started Friday, May 31 with
- [The Young Ones Are Our Future](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/06/09/theyoungonesareourfuture/) - June 7, 2019 Helsinki, Finland As a humanist traveling halfway across the world, this photo reminds me why I do what I do right now. The photo was taken while I was traipsing in Helsinki yesterday morning. I chanced upon meeting this group of youngsters sitting at the steps of the Finnish Parliament House. Never
- [HAPI JR's Project Handong](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/06/07/hapi-jrs-project-handong/) - The youth is said to be the hope of our future and one of the most powerful forces of this generation. With this in mind, the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International Jr launched the anticipated Project Handong last May 21-25 at San Esteban Homes, Zone 12-A, Talisay City. This project is the replication and localization of
- [DISASTER RESILIENCE LECTURE IN HANIGAD ELEM SCHOOL BRGY SAN PEDRO, SURIGAO CITY](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/06/06/disaster-resilience-lecture-in-hanigad-elem-school-brgy-san-pedro-surigao-city/) - MAY 24: Upon the invitation of the PTA of Hanigad Elem School, and members of the Brgy Council of Brgy San Pedro, Surigao City, I conducted a lecture on Disaster resilience to the PTA members, including students, and Brgy officials. My lecture focused on my advocacy which is humanism, there I made them understand, that
- [Volunteerism: Behind the Curtains](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/06/02/volunteerism-behind-the-curtains/) - “An hour more,” I repeatedly murmured to myself. 90? 100? I counted again. 120 people managed to show up here. We were almost in disbelief! We have never initiated an event with a crowd as huge as this and it was never this ambitious. But the audacity to run through with this ambitious project is
- [HAPI in Bicol: Brigada Eskwela 2019](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/05/21/hapi-in-bicol-brigada-eskwela-2019/) - Pilar, Sorsogon May 19, 2019 HAPI - Humanist Alliance Philippines, International has always been an advocate of youth education. This year, HAPI's project for education aims to spread the joy of reading. As part of this program, HAPI is joining and taking part in Brigada Eskwela 2019 at Sta. Fe Elementary School in Pilar, Sorsogon
- [HAPI Jr. 2nd Balangaw Project](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/05/21/hapi-jr-2nd-balangaw-project/) - Balangaw Project A successful "The Balangaw Project: Empowering the LGBTQ+ community through Education" was held last April 27, 2019 at Barangay Mandalagan with the partnership of their Sangguniang Kabataan. With the success of the first Balangaw project, the Juniors brought the event to another close and populated barangay. The majority of the participants is
- [Access to Clean Water is a Basic Human Right](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/05/15/access-to-clean-water-is-a-basic-human-right/) - Access to Clean Water is a Basic Human Right by Alvin John Ballares May 10, 2019 This is the first instalment of the four-part series of talks by the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International and the Humanists International. This is one way to promote humanism, through informative discussions. We had to change the venue though for
- [The Life Story of Michael: A Beneficiary of HAPI Homes](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/05/10/the-life-story-of-michael-a-beneficiary-of-hapi-homes/) - Title: The Life Story of Michael: A Beneficiary of HAPI Homes By Edmar Toisa Traje April 28, 2019 Valladolid, Negros Occidental Michael Magallanes is one of beneficiaries of Build a Climate Change Resilient Decent Shelter Project or HAPI HOMES. He goes by the name of Mike. Mike was born in the Island of Molocaboc, some three
- [HAPI-Kids Teaching Kids](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/05/07/hapi-kids-teaching-kids/) - This time, the HAPI Kids' volunteers had the chance to teach the younger kids. On May 1 2019, Wednesday, at Purok 7-c ilaya St. Alabang Muntinlupa City, in the afternoon, the children woke up early to prepare for HAPI Program. Almost 70 children attended in this HAPI Program to learn and to teach them reading
- [The Balangaw Project: Empowering the LGBTQ+ Community through Education](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/04/17/the-balangaw-project-the-balangaw-project-empowering-the-lgbtq-community-through-education/) - The Balangaw Project : Empowering the LGBTQ+ Community through Education by Glemir Sordilla Bacolod City, Philippines April 5, 2019 The Balangaw Project: Empowering the LGBTQ+ Community through Education is a series of continuous talks that the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International Jr (HAPI Jr) in partnership with the Supreme Student Government of Bata National High
- [On Presuppositionalist Apologetics](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/04/11/on-presuppositionalist-apologetics/) - On Presuppositionalist Apologetics by Ben Sackenheim Cincinnati, Ohio, United States April 8, 2019 Many readers may not even be familiar with this term, but you will need to know it because if you are involved in the messy business of counterapologetics for long, you will eventually encounter it. Presuppositionalism is a drastically different method of
- [HAPI PWD Feeding: An Afternoon Delight](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/04/09/hapi-pwd-feeding-an-afternoon-delight/) - Good afternoon, fellow humanists! An Afternoon delight! ‘An afternoon delight’, this sounds like as catchy subheading, but this has nothing to do with the song by Starland Vocal Band, The Afternoon Delight. This afternoon delight actually refers to the fifth and sixth instalments of HAPI Cebu’s PWD feeding. We were not able to do any
- [Statement of ASEAN Civil Society Organizations on the Full Enforcement of Sharia Law in Brunei Darussalam](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/04/04/statement-of-asean-civil-society-organizations-on-the-full-enforcement-of-sharia-law-in-brunei-darussalam/) - We, the undersigned civil society organizations in the ASEAN region, urge the government of Brunei to immediately halt the full implementation of the Sharia Penal Code (SPC). The said law entails provisions that contradict international human rights standards, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), Convention on the Elimination
- [HAPI-Kids' Ecobricks project](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/04/02/hapi-kids-ecobricks-project/) - Our HAPI kids' project today is building eco bricks to save our environment. It is just another event to make use of our time and talent in Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines. Last March 30, 2019, 7:00 am in the morning at 7C Ilaya Compound( near the Philippine National Railways Alabang Station behind Ayala Malls) in Muntinlupa.
- [HAPI Women are Genuinely Strong Women](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/03/16/hapi-women-are-genuinely-strong-women/) - HAPI Women are Genuinely Strong Women! March is dubbed as the International Women's Month, and March 8th is the date of the International Women's day which was started back in 1909 by the Socialist Party of America. It is the focal point in the movement for women's right. Since this date, many actions were initiated
- [Celebrating humanism : My Roman Apostate Show in Manila](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/03/13/celebrating-humanism-my-roman-apostate-show-in-manila/) - Celebrating humanism with my “Roman Apostate Show” in Manila. Of all social causes, education is the one I most wholeheartedly endorse. It is our top strategy and our best hope for the future. Every step we can facilitate out of ignorance is a step away from the pernicious obscurantism of the supernatural and religious thinking
- [HAPI Kids' Savings banks: A new start](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/03/10/hapi-kids-savings-banks-a-new-start/) - On Feb 23 2019, on a hot and humid day, at 3:00 afternoon in 7-c Alabang, Muntinlupa city, approximately one hundred children gathered and were excited for another HAPI Kids Nutri Camp event, this time it is a HAPI kids savings plan. Our objective is to save for the future, and teach some good manners
- [Am I doing it Right?- From a Humanist Parent](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/03/01/am-i-doing-it-right-from-a-humanist-parent/) - In this country that is mostly religious, there came a time in my life that I questioned my parenting… “Am I doing it right?” There are voices here and there… saying... “That’s not the right way…” Your kids don’t go to church and don’t believe in ‘god/s’. Your kids don’t pray… before meal…after meal…and
- [Another Wave for One Baybay at a Time](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/02/24/another-wave-for-one-baybay-at-a-time/) - Once again, the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International Junior (HAPI Junior) with the partnership of Brgy. Singcang Airport Sangguniang Kabataan conducted the 4th wave of "One Baybay At A Time", a coastal clean-up with an environmental talk, last Febuary 2, 2019 at Brgy. Singcang Airport, Magsungay. Even with technical challenges, the Juniors was
- [Is the Philippines’ sex negativity fueling its AIDS crisis?](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/02/14/is-the-philippines-sex-negativity-fueling-its-aids-crisis/) - February 14, 2019 Manila, Philippines Photo: TED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images Blink, but don’t miss it: HIV-AIDS infection rates are soaring in the Philippines. In the wake of the 30th World AIDS Day (which HAPI celebrated by joining Quezon City’s annual pride march) and the recent passage of the Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act, I’ve been
- [HAPI-Dumaguete Joins Zero Waste March](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/02/13/hapi-dumaguete-joins-zero-waste-march/) - To set off a newly established Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) chapter, HAPI-Dumaguete has its pioneering activity to take part in the first ever Zero Waste March held in Dumaguete City on January 19, 2019. The said event aims to celebrate the achievements of the zero waste movement in the city and the Negros Oriental province.
- [HAPI PWD FEEDING with AJ](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/01/28/hapi-pwd-feeding-with-aj/) - HAPI PWD FEEDING with AJ January 15, 2019 Consolacion, Cebu This is the fourth instalment of the monthly feeding event for persons with disabilities in Consolacion Cebu SPED Center, through the generosity of the Torres sisters. No Time To Waste Just fresh from my trips in Iloilo and Dumaguete, I took the late night bus
- [Gerontocracy in the Philippines](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/01/27/gerontocracy-in-the-philippines/) - This country, the Philippines, is run by a Gerontocracy (rule of the old). The issue of the bill to lower the minimum age of criminal liability to 9 years old indicates a lack of progress in the outlook of many of our solons today. It would seem that this proposition is a mere shortcut or
- [Sinulog in Cebu: Political in nature](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/01/20/sinulog-in-cebu-political-in-nature/) - The Sinulog is Political: - its religious symbolism and meanings are meant to reinforce the legitimacy of the Roman Catholic Church as a key institution of society. - its cultural performances and artisitic interpretations are not only displays of parts of Cebuano identity but a potent projection of soft power on a domestic and even
- [HAPI Shows Filipino Spirit at YHI Asian Humanism Conference](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/01/14/hapi-shows-filipino-spirit-at-yhi-asian-humanism-conference/) - KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN — Young Humanists International (YHI), formerly International Humanist and Ethical Youth Organization (IHEYO) assembled again the most active secular Humanists of Asia on December 29 and 30, 2018 in the port city of Kaohsiung in Taiwan. Hosting this year’s anticipated official YHI gathering was Humanistic Pastafarianism in Taiwan 台灣人文煮意麵團 (HPT) founded by YHI
- [HAPI Jr Celebrates International Human Rights Day 2018](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/01/08/hapi-jr-celebrates-international-human-rights-day-2018/) - Every 10th of December, we get to celebrate the declaration that protects us, unites us, and makes our shared humanity more noble - the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This is where we get our written leverage for Human Rights from. This year will focus more on education. HAPI Jr started it early, as
- [Wider, Broader, Deeper, and Longer: The Banality of Moving the Goal Posts](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/01/05/banality-jacobsen/) - -- By Scott Douglas Jacobsen Andrew Sullivan, prominent and long-time essayist, declared every person has a religion. By implication, this would include atheists, as most see themselves, likely, as a-religious within the referent frame of a-theism. This seems more wrong than right, and also appears to miss the basic nature of religion: handed down answers, or,
- [Five Amazing Years of Secular Humanism in the Philippines](https://hapihumanist.org/2019/01/04/five-amazing-years-of-secular-humanism-in-the-philippines/) - First of all, happy New Year! This floating pale blue ark we’re on just completed an orbital travel, some 150 million kms. from the surface of the Sun. It’s been a safe 365-day journey humans, we made it! HAPI is five years now, who would have thought that a secular humanism would even have its
- [Humanism through Acts of Random Kindness](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/12/30/humanism-through-acts-of-random-kindness/) - Before the year ends, the Humanist Alliance of the Philippines, International (HAPI) helped organize another successful event called the Act of Random Kindness (ARK) Project. Approximately 200 people attended both the morning and afternoon events of the project. The morning event was for the rural community in Talisay City for 70 children. In the afternoon
- [The Guardians of Pain](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/12/24/guardians-jacobsen/) - -- By Scott Douglas Jacobsen The Roman Catholic Christian Church Pope Francis – the guy who thinks he is the only Pope should look into the Discordians, adjacent to the Church of the SubGenius and its SubGenii – remarked on the problems with drug abuse or, less moralistically, substance misuse in the context of Duterte (Romero,
- [HAPI - PWD COOL TREAT IN CEBU](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/12/21/hapi-pwd-cool-treat-in-cebu/) - Cool Treat for Cebu PWD (Persons With Disability) This is the second installment of the PWD feeding in Cebu courtesy of the Torres sisters: Patricia, Marissa, and Agustina. While the other two sisters who sponsored the event are away in the US, Agustina Torres braved the heat of the 11:30 sun in Cebu last December
- [The Quezon City Pride March 2018 - Championing LGBTQ+ Rights and HIV/AIDS Awareness](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/12/16/qcpridemarch2018/) - Hotel Rembrandt, Tomas Morato, Quezon City December 8, 2018 (Alvin Kasiban / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Humanist Alliance Philippines International (HAPI) once again graced the annual celebration of rainbow colors in the city of Quezon City. Campaigning for HIV/AIDS prevention and human rights, Quezon City traditionally holds this event in the Tomas Morato area.
- [HAPI's 3rd BASIC Filipino Sign Language Class](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/12/15/hapi_3rdbasicfsl/) - The Meeting Plate, Pasay City, Metro Manila November 25, 2018 The Humanist Alliance Philippines International (HAPI) was again happy to wrap up yet another educational class opportunity to help those interested to learn Basic Filipino Sign Language. Now on its 3rd session, the class series aims to provide a very welcoming and open space for
- [HAPI Junior: Why volunteering is HAPI!](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/12/07/hapi-junior-why-volunteering-is-hapi/) - Humanist Alliance Philippines, International Junior, the youth wing of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International joined a community-led coastal clean-up at Sitio Dacutan Dacu, Silay City, Negros Occidental last 17 of November 2018. The coastal clean-up that was initiated by a local public school teacher Miss Divine(as she preffered to be called) because of the staggering amount
- [Takeaways from the 2018 HAPI General Assembly](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/11/29/takeaways-from-the-2018-hapi-general-assembly/) - Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) is still on cloud nine since the success of its 2018 General Assembly in Bacolod, Negros Occidental. From the heart-warming interpretation by student-beneficiaries of Secular Humanist Advocacy Development and Education (SHADE) program and the colorful performance by Masskara Festival dancers to the benefit art exhibition by RebelBlood painters, there are
- [Act of Random Kindness (ARK) Sails Again](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/11/15/act-of-random-kindness-ark-sails-again/) - This coming holiday season, a group of devoted individuals will be extending a crowd-sourced initiative called the ARK (Act of Random Kindness) Project. The goal of this project is to promote and cultivate the “Bacolod-style-of-kindness” in the community. We hope that this project will ultimately result as an exemplar of compassion towards our underprivileged kasimanwas
- [HAPI-PWD Feeding in Cebu](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/10/31/hapi-pwd-feeding-in-cebu/) - A special event for PWD (people with disabilities) in Consolacion, Cebu, Philippines. On a sunny and humid day on October 15, 2018, at 9:30 am, a group of lovely residents from Royale Cebu Estates in Casili, Cebu, lovingly marched to a special school in Consolacion to treat some 30 special kids to a delicious
- [Ang Bibliya ang Katibayan na Mayroong Diyos](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/10/17/ang-bibliya-ang-katibayan-na-mayroong-diyos/) - "Sapagka't ang Dios ay hindi Dios ng kaguluhan, kundi ng kapayapaan. Gaya sa lahat ng mga iglesia ng mga banal" "For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints." 1 Corinthians 14:33 ----------------- Marami sa ating gumagamit ng mga Bible verse para magpahayag ng mga makabibliyang
- [HAPI Junior One With The Youth In Calling For A Cleaner MassKara Festival](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/10/15/hapijr_cleanmasskarafestival2018/) - HAPI Junior One With The Youth In Calling For A Cleaner MassKara Festival Bacolod City, Negros Occidental October 10, 2018 MassKara Festival is one of the best things you can encounter and experience in the City of Smiles, Bacolod.This celebration almost last about a month.This year it officially started last October 8 and will end
- [God as the Designer - The Watchmaker](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/10/15/god-designer-watchmaker/) - "Sapagka't ang mga bagay niyang hindi nakikita buhat pa nang lalangin ang sanglibutan ay nakikitang maliwanag, sa pagkatanto sa pamamagitan ng mga bagay na ginawa niya, maging ang walang hanggan niyang kapangyarihan at pagka Dios; upang sila'y walang madahilan" "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been
- [2018 National Young Leaders' Conference: The HAPI Report (1/2)](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/10/14/2018-national-young-leaders-conference-hapi-1/) - Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) answered the call of the United Nations (UN) to support the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. HAPI accepted the invitation of the Youth Development Academy and the United Nations Major Group for Children & Youth to be part of the 2018 National Young Leaders’ Conference (NYLC). Representing HAPI at the
- [Isang hamon mula sa isang naniniwala sa Diyos](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/10/11/isang-hamon-mula-sa-isang-naniniwala-sa-diyos/) - May humamon sa akin tungkol sa Diyos. Binigyan nya ako ng permiso na i-share ang usapan namin, sa kondisyon na hindi ko sasabihin ang pangalan nya. Eto ang hamon nya. Pinaliwanag nya sa akin na kahit anong paliwanag mo sa isang bulag, hindi nya maiintindihan at malalamang may liwanag, kaya hindi maniniwala ang bulag na
- [HAPI-Leyte on humanism and humanitarianism](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/10/10/hapi-leyte-on-humanism-and-humanitarianism/) - Another successful and awesome event by HAPI-Leyte on humanism and humanitarianism done on Sept. 9, 2018 in Lingap, Leyte, Philippines, with Butch Yu as the Lead Convener. HAPI also promotes art as a means of humanism devoid of promoting a deity. It makes children express their individuality and encourages camaraderie amongst the volunteers. Leyte, a
- [Kung walang Diyos, saan manggagaling ang moralidad?](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/10/08/kung-walang-diyos-saan-manggagaling-ang-moralidad/) - Ayon sa kasulatan ng pilosopong si Plato, si Euthyphro, isang Athenian na propeta, ay tinanong ng pilosopong si Socrates: "Ang kabutihan ba ng Diyos ay mabuti dahil nanggaling ito sa Diyos? O ito ba ay mabuti dahil nagdudulot ito ng kabutihan?" Ito ang tinatawag na Euthyphro's Dilemma, o ang Dilema ni Euthyhpro. Suriin natin ang
- [3rd Manila Bayside Cleanup coincides with World Cleanup Day 2018](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/10/07/hapi-world-cleanup-day-2018/) - Staying true to its commitment to clean up Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat & Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA) on a quarterly basis, Metro Manila Chapter and Green Movement of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) joined other non-profit organisations and environmental groups on September 22nd of 2018 to celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day, known as World Cleanup Day.
- [HAPI : The state of the Union](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/10/03/hapi-the-state-of-the-union/) - The state of our union in HAPI is strong! Mabuhay and hello to the Board of Trustees, our officers and of course, to our membership and friends of the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International. The state of the union is strong in HAPI. The Year after “The law of natural selection took place”. The year 2018
- [HAPI kids visit the National Museum of Natural History](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/09/30/hapi-national-museum-natural-history/) - Officially opening to the public in May of 2018, the National Museum of Natural History in Manila has since seen long lines at its gates. Housing five stories of curated galleries of preserved fauna and flora are the old building and courtyard of the Department of Finance. Metro Manila Chapter of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International
- [I'm Going on an Adventure: HAPI ED Representing at the NZ IHEU GA2018](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/09/26/hapi_in_newzealand2018/) - I'm going on an adventure! Yes, this was the famous line made by Bilbo Baggins in the movie "The Hobbit." Like the famed character, I was given the chance to chart my own adventure to Tolkien's Middle Earth... New Zealand! View from one of the Hobbit houses, across is the Baggins house below the giant
- [HAPI on Martial Law 46](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/09/25/hapi-on-martial-law-46/) - September 21, 1976, the day when democracy died. The Humanist Alliance Philippines, International as one of the humanists' organizations in the Philippines chose to commemorate the proclamation of Martial Law with indignation. HAPI officers Alvin John Ballares, Executive Director and Rayd Espeja, Public Relations Officer together with Richard Alila of PRRM (Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement)
- [HAPI opens Filipino Sign Language classes to public](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/09/24/hapi-filipino-sign-language/) - Metro Manila Chapter of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) organized basic Filipino Sign Language (FSL) classes in light of the House of Representatives and the Senate approving the Filipino Sign Language Act. House Bill 7503 declares FSL as the national sign language of the Filipino deaf, and the official sign language of the Philippine government
- [HAPI joins Metro Manila Pride 2018's #RiseUpTogether](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/09/08/hapi-metro-manila-pride-2018/) - All colors of the rainbow found home once again as the LGBTQ+ community of Metro Manila celebrated Pride on June 30th of 2018 at the Marikina Sports Complex. With 25,000 attendees and over 200 participating organizations, groups and companies, this year's Metro Manila Pride saw a 225% increase in attendance from 2017. Children of Kids Nutrition
- [HAPI releases official statement on Celdran conviction](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/08/22/hapi-statement-celdran-conviction/) - On August 22nd of 2018, the Board of Trustees and officers of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) released an official statement regarding the recent conviction of activist Carlos Celdran for his protest during an ecumenical service at the Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in 2010. The official statement reads: Eight years ago,
- [HAPI Manila Bayside Clean-Up returns with more public support](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/08/20/hapi-manila-bayside-clean-up-2/) - Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) organized another Manila Bayside Clean-Up on June 2nd of 2018 at Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA). In attendance were members of the Metro Manila Chapter, beneficiaries of Kids Nutrition Campaign and Secular Humanist Advocacy Development and Education (SHADE), and other
- [HAPI warns public on false ZoomInfo profiles](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/08/13/hapi-warns-false-zoominfo/) - Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) warned the public on August 13th of 2018 against trusting online pages and social media accounts that falsely represent the organization. The warning followed a report by a concerned donor who found suspicious business and employee profiles while doing some personal research. It has come to the attention of Founder
- [HAPI launches Humanist Manifesto infographic](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/08/11/hapi-humanist-manifesto-infographic/) - Humanist Alliance Philippine, International (HAPI) launched on August 9th of 2018 an infographic campaign on Humanist Manifesto III through its social media pages. The campaign is one of many efforts in the pipeline towards the fulfilment of the organization's goal of a Secular Humanist school in the Philippines. The infographic cited the aspirations listed in
- [Humanist Voices interviews HAPI Vice-Chairperson](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/08/04/humanist-voices-hapi-vice-chairperson/) - Humanist Voices is the official publication of International Humanist Ethical Youth Organization (IHEYO), bringing news and opinion from Humanists around the world. IHEYO is the youth section and non-profit umbrella of International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) to which Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) has been a member organization since 2015. It serves as the
- [HAPI Junior holds 2nd wave of '1 Baybay At A Time'](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/07/31/hapi-junior-1-baybay-2nd-wave/) - The youth affairs arm of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International, HAPI Junior gathered again youth organizations, and academic and environmental advocates on May 26th of 2018 at Barangay Singcang-Airport in Bacolod City, to share a common goal — end plastic pollution in Negros Occidental, Philippines. This gathering marks the second wave of an environmental humanism effort
- [Kids NutriCamp celebrates birthday of HAPI Founder](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/07/21/kids-nutricamp-celebrates-hapi-founder/) - Children of Kids Nutrition Campaign were all smiles at the afternoon program in Barangay Alabang, Muntinlupa City on May 30th, 2018. Why wouldn’t they? It was also the 60th birthday of the Founder and Chairperson Emeritus of Humanist Alliance Philippine, International (HAPI), Marissa Torres-Langseth, RN, MSN, ANP. Since its inception in 2015, Kids Nutrition Campaign,
- [AHA Conference 2018: The HAPI Report (2/2)](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/07/15/american-humanist-association-hapi-2/) - This is a continuation of my account of my first American Humanist Association (AHA) Conference experience and fifth trip to Las Vegas. The 77th Annual AHA Conference was held at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino on May 17th until the 20th, and was hosted by the Humanist Association of Las Vegas. Day 3 -
- [AHA Conference 2018: The HAPI Report (1/2)](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/07/14/american-humanist-association-hapi-1/) - This account is of my first American Humanist Association (AHA) Conference experience and fifth trip to Las Vegas. Oh, what a hedonistic life I lead! My objectives at the conference were to represent and promote HAPI, and have as many photo opportunities as possible with humanist celebrities. The 77th Annual AHA Conference was held at
- [HAPI joins first AdvenTURO](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/07/07/hapi-joins-first-adventuro/) - AdvenTURO, a service project of Aral Pinoy and Making A Kinship with the Indigenous (MAKI), launched on May 26th of 2018 with a trip to Mariveles, Bataan. Making up the first group of volunteers are elementary and high school educators, corporate professionals, and humanitarians including McJarwin Cayacap who serves as the National Events Director and
- [Time Please and HAPI promote family volunteering](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/06/30/time-please-hapi-family-group/) - In fulfillment of its mission to “work in harmony with any institution — religious or non-religious — for the betterment of humanity”, the Metro Manila Chapter of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Time Please on May 16, 2018. Signing the memorandum was HAPI Metro Manila Lead Convener Janice Buenaventura,
- [HAPI Executive Secretary named "Most Valuable Volunteer”](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/06/23/hapi-humanist-most-valuable-volunteer/) - Being the most active secular humanist society in Southeast Asia, Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) has been an awards magnet since its inception in 2014. This year, HAPI bags another prestigious award because of the efforts of one of its volunteers. Foundation Beyond Belief, a non-profit charitable foundation created to focus, encourage and demonstrate
- [HAPI Bacolod holds Mid-Year Meet-Up](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/06/17/hapi-bacolod-midyear-meetup/) - Bacolod City houses one of the most active chapters of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI). The chapter was initiated in February of 2014 and has since left a mark in community outreach and volunteerism. HAPI Bacolod has had partnerships which helped secular humanism grow not only in following, but also in status as one of
- [HAPI brings joy to kids following barangay elections](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/06/16/hapi-joy-kids-barangay-elections/) - Street clean-ups, celebrations and press releases usually follow election days in the Philippines. Felix Tapao, a Romblomanon Punong Barangay (Village Chief) candidate, had another idea to thank his community for their support at the recent Barangay (Village) nationwide elections. On May 15, 2018, his daughter, Jean Karla Tapao of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI), organized
- [EEGCI and HAPI Homes replace shanty of needy laundress](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/06/09/eegci-hapi-homes-replace-shanty/) - Eco-Entrepreneurial Green Communities, Inc. (EEGCI) and Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) have been partners in building decent shelters for needy families of rural communities in the Philippines. Known for declaring Valladolid, Negros Occidental as the pilot area in Visayas of Green Township Project under the Village Eco-Governance Development Framework, EEGCI has made another dream
- [HAPI Green Movement and Eco-Tabang hold solar lamp workshop](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/06/02/eco-tabang-solar-lamp-workshop/) - Green Movement of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI), in partnership with University of San Carlos Eco-Tabang, spent a day of talks and workshop on April 27, 2018, Friday at Talisay City Parole and Probation Office. About 120 prisoners on probation and parole of Talisay City in Cebu were educated about Republic Act 9003 known
- [Atheist Republic and HAPI visit kids of Virlanie Foundation](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/05/26/atheist-republic-hapi-virlanie/) - Atheist Republic Metro Manila Consulate (ARMMC), on its third anniversary, invited Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) to an afternoon of fun games, gift-giving and quality time with the children at Tanglaw Home of Virlanie Foundation Philippines. Representing HAPI at the celebration were Edwin Bulaclac Jr., Chief Financial Officer, and McJarwin Cayacap, National Events Director and
- [I am a Young Woman: Advocating for Women, their Rights, and Inspiring Young Ones to Serve](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/05/20/women-rights-inspiring-young-serve/) - I was once a child prying why many women, especially those who are married, stay home, do the household chores, and look after the children. Are they uneducated? Are these womenfolk not allowed to work and earn a living? Is this the old culture where women are kept home, and men work for the family
- [HAPI Junior battles plastics at ‘1 Baybay At A Time’](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/05/19/hapi-junior-battles-plastics/) - Plastic pollution has been a problem all over the world. We widely use plastics because of its convenience and affordability. Non-biodegradable, plastic products are aplenty on streets and unfortunately in natural waters, putting our marine ecosystem at great risk. HAPI Junior, the youth affairs arm of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) originating in Bacolod
- [5-Star Reviews of 'No Outside Intelligence'](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/05/14/reviews-no-outside-intelligence/) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very positive message that this book exudes is that love doesn't come from God by Marina Chowdhury Bains (New York, USA) 'No Outside Intelligence' was a very interesting read, well worth one's time. What drew me the most to this autobiography was the honesty of emotion that went into it. As I read it,
- [A Humanist's Perception of Respect](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/05/13/humanist-perception-respect/) - I’m not expert in social studies and ethics but I believe that there are things that don’t require academic knowledge because they are simple and innate to us as human beings. Among these attributes is respect. Through all the ups and downs of life, we learn new things from one experience to another. Although respect
- [How Humanism Gave Birth To Me](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/05/06/humanism-gave-birth/) - Humanism begins with a question I was 8 when I first pondered over the question, “Do cavemen go to hell?” This triggered me to question humans’ knowledge of the beyond, of what lies after we die. My thirst for knowledge led me to go on a philosophical adventure in search for “the truth”. Religion was
- [Psychologist speaks on Anti-bullying at Kids NutriCamp](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/05/05/kids-nutricamp-anti-bullying/) - Prior anti-bullying research indicates a need for earlier intervention, and shows a link to lower levels of cognitive empathy whether a child displayed bullying behaviors or was a victim of them. This sensitive issue is what Philippine Heart Center’s Clinical and Health Psychologist Nick Gomez Poblacion addressed during his Secular Humanist Advocacy Development and Education
- [Barangay Leadership: A Cause Standing the Tallest](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/05/03/barangay-cause-standing-tallest/) - A public servant is born 2010 was the beginning of my political career; I had won as the Sangguniang Kabataan (Juvenile Conference) Chairperson in Barangay Bata (Bata Village) with a slim lead of only three votes. Being in a country riddled with corruption and tainted with dirty politics, I almost gave in to the culture
- [HAPI partners with Muntinlupa City to bring 'Family NutriTalk'](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/05/03/hapi-muntinlupa-family-nutritalk/) - Dubbed as 'Family NutriTalk', the Kids Nutrition Campaign of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) upgraded its advocacy of proper child nutrition on March 24, 2018, Saturday at 10AM. HAPI Metro Manila Chapter was able to bring public health practitioners to its foster community on Ilaya Street of Barangay Alabang, in partnership with the Muntinlupa City
- [Coastal cleanup in Punta Taytay on April 26](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/04/26/coastal-cleanup-punta-taytay/) - SEVERAL groups will lead the coastal cleanup in Barangay Punta Taytay, Bacolod City on April 26. The cleanup drive is spearheaded by the local chapter of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International and its wing, HAPI Jr., whose primary purpose is to develop the youth's ability in event planning and project creation. Their central advocacy focuses on
- [Un Mensaje a mis Amigos Costarricenses](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/04/26/mensaje-amigos-costarricenses/) - Esta próxima elección presenta a un candidato que está despertando a gran parte de la población, en una dirección que parece ser "justa" y que sigue "las leyes de Dios". El tema de la corrupción política, cuando se observa desde una perspectiva histórica, se convierte en un punto discutible en contraste con las implicaciones del
- [A Plea to my Costa Rican Friends](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/04/25/plea-costa-rican-friends/) - This upcoming election features a candidate who is stirring much of the population in a direction that appears to be “righteous” and follows “God’s laws”. The issue of political corruption, when observed from a historical perspective, becomes a moot point in contrast to the implications of religion that one candidate is distinguishing himself upon. Without
- [#ToyForJoy Project excites kids amid Mayon Volcano eruption](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/04/22/toyforjoy-project-mayon-volcano/) - Recently, news of Mayon Volcano erupting and wreaking havoc on its surrounding towns shocked Filipinos all over the world. Located in the Province of Albay, Mayon Volcano has brought one of the worst disasters in the Bicol Region, affecting thousands of families. Public schools became temporary evacuation centers to keep the families safe from the
- [HAPI takes part in rally for LGBTQ Anti-Discrimination Act](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/04/21/hapi-lgbtq-anti-discrimination/) - On March 17, 2018, the LGBTQ community congregated at the People Power Monument on the famous Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) to encourage national senators to finally vote in favor of Senate Bill No. 1271 also known as the Anti-Discrimination Act — “an act prohibiting discrimination on the basis of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or
- [HAPI Junior raises awareness on HIV/AIDS](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/04/12/hapi-junior-raises-hiv-aids-awareness/) - AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is now considered a global epidemic due to its alarmingly high number of recorded cases. Despite that, there are still many questions and misconceptions about the disease. What better way to talk about the truths and facts of this life threat than with the youth.
- ['No Outside Intelligence': Autobiography of Marissa Torres Langseth](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/04/07/no-outside-intelligence/) - There is no outside intelligence. The time is almost ripe for another book. I was asked to make an autobiography 7 years ago, right after I started my advocacy in the Philippines. I was approached by a few people, in fact. My answer was, "I want to make a book about the stories of my
- [HAPI carries on with Kids NutriCamp](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/03/10/kids-nutricamp/) - HAPI Kids NutriCamp by Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) continues to nourish children beneficiaries as another feeding program was held by the parent and teen volunteers of Ilaya Street in Muntinlupa City on February 25, 2018. The dinner program was organized by no other than Jamie Del Rosario-Martinez, HAPI Executive Secretary and Kids NutriCamp Project Manager.
- [HAPI Kids honor volunteers](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/03/05/hapi-kids-honor-volunteers/) - Teen and adult volunteers of the monthly Kids Nutrition Campaign and SHADE (Secular Humanist Advocacy, Development & Education) were honored by children beneficiaries of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) through a recognition program on February 13, 2018, at Villa Ortaliza Private Resort in Laguna. The daytime excursion was organized by Jamie Del Rosario-Martinez, HAPI Executive
- [Embers by Rekindle PH 2018](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/02/16/embers-by-rekindle-ph-2018/) - Rekindle PH started 2018 by joining Art's Month Celebration of Tippy's and Weego Bistro. Embers by Rekindle PH was held on the 10th of February at Tippy's. The very first event and the start of a busy year were jam-packed with awesome talents! The event's first performer was Cali Island, a well-known local reggae band.
- [HAPI participates in protest against Hereditary Religion](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/02/16/hereditary-religion/) - On January 21, 2018, atheists, secularists and humanists from all over the world protested against early and involuntary indoctrination of religions. International Day of Protest Against Hereditary Religion is observed yearly through an online forum by non-religious individuals and representatives of secular organizations. This year's was hosted in a Google Hangouts session by Damien Marie
- [HAPI SHADE Outreach Program in Mansilingan, Bacolod City](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/02/16/hapi-shade-outreach-program-mansilingan-bacolod-city/) - Last November 4, 2017, a fire erupted in a slum area in Purok Kahirup, Barangay Masilingan, Bacolod City. It started at about 9 0’clock in the morning when all the residents were at work and some were in school. It was declared fire out after 3 hours. 23 families left empty-handed except what they have
- [HAPI holds feeding program by the rail tracks](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/02/16/hapi-feeding-rail-tracks/) - On January 20, 2018, at 3 PM, Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) - Kids Nutrition Campaign gathered the children of Ilaya Street in Muntinlupa City for a healthful feeding program and values education by the tracks. The program was spearheaded by Jamie Del Rosario-Martinez, HAPI Executive Secretary, and Liberty Baconga-Dedicatoria, HAPI Merchandise Officer-in-Charge, alongside other
- [HAPI launches quarterly Manila Bayside Clean-Up](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/02/16/hapi-manila-bayside-clean-up/) - In partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) and the Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA), officers and members of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) Metro Manila Chapter organized its first Manila Bayside Clean-Up on January 28, 2018. Humanists, agnostics and religious alike gathered and labored
- [HAPI wins 'Humanism at Work' Award](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/02/16/hapi-wins-humanism-work-award/) - Foundation Beyond Belief, a non-profit charitable foundation created to focus, encourage and demonstrate humanistic generosity, gave out an award, and announced the winners of their Heart of Humanism Awards on November 21, 2017, through their website. The awards recognized the outstanding community service of local groups who are part of the Beyond Belief Network program, and
- [HAPI Homes with EEGCI Volunteers in Valladolid, Negros Occ.](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/02/16/hapi-homes-eegci-volunteers-valladolid-negros-occ/) - In the early years of Lola Haydee Acosta, she dreamed to have a beautiful house once she settled down. At the age of 18 years old she got married and got pregnant at the age of 19 years old. She got seven (7) children- four (4) boys and three (3) girls. At the age of
- [HAPI treats Sudlon pupils](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/02/16/hapi-treats-sudlon-pupils/) - About 40 pupils of Sudlon Elementary School were in for a pleasant treat when Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) volunteer Ethan Yslam, along with friends, paid them a visit on January 22, 2018, during his short vacation in Cebu City, Philippines. Ethan was making a number of stops at Cebu’s tourist spots around the time.
- [HAPI SHADE Gift Giving Project at Quezon City!](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/02/15/hapi-shade-gift-giving-project-quezon-city/) - On December 23, 2017, Ms. Jean Karla M. Tapao, the officer-in-charge of HAPI SHADE (Secular Humanist Advocacy Development Education), Quezon City chapter together with her team shared love and joy through Gift Giving at Barangay North Fairview, Quezon City. The HAPI SHADE Gift Giving Project is an outreach project for the less privileged Filipino children
- [HAPI Metro Manila and iVolunteer sign MoA](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/01/30/hapi-metro-manila-ivolunteer-moa/) - Any call for action to help humankind involves not only ideas and funding, but also partnerships and human resources. Amidst the fast-paced environment of Metro Manila, there are citizens who offer personal time and effort to worthwhile campaigns and causes. The opportunity that volunteerism presents is what Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) would like to
- [HAPI marks 4th anniversary](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/01/30/hapi-fourth-anniversary/) - HAPI's fourth anniversary celebrates years of gifting humanism to Filipinos. It has been four years since philanthropist Marissa Torres Langseth founded Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI). The organization's purpose of sharing goodness, inspiring minds, and giving love to humanity carries on. Truly, a world that champions science, logic, and empathy towards morality and evolution is
- [Ethics, Blogging, and the Rise of Social Media](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/01/30/rise-of-social-media-2/) - We live in a society of fast and instant everything: fast food, fast cash, instant information, and instant communication. It’s not that we like to do things on a shortcut, but we thrive in an environment that's ten times the pace of what we’re used to back in the day. Through constant use of social
- [HAPI joins QC LGBT Pride March](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/01/09/qc-lgbt-pride-march/) - On December 9, 2017 at 3PM, Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) through the representation of its Metro Manila Chapter and Secular Humanist Advocacy Development and Education (SHADE) led by Executive Secretary Jamie Del Rosario Martinez, joined the QC LGBT Pride March and other organizations in marching the streets of South Triangle District. It was an
- [HAPI Juniors for Humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/01/06/hapi-junior-humanism/) - HAPI Juniors, under the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International, is a wing of HAPI that is intended for youth development. The main goal of this wing is to train future leaders in brainstorming, event-planning, and conducting their own activities for environmental and secular educational activities. It is also a venue for some youth to interact with
- [HAPI Founder Featured](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/01/03/hapi-founder-featured/) - HAPI Founder and Chairwoman Emeritus have been featured in In-Sight Journal, a publication operating independently for public interests. Marissa Torres Langseth, also known to almost everyone as Miss M, discussed effective strategies for advancement on humanism projects, HAPI's demographics, women's rights and how religion affects women, and more. HAPI Founder was interviewed by Scott Douglas
- [Challenge Accepted](https://hapihumanist.org/2018/01/02/challenge-accepted-ed-position/) - The title may startle you, no, no one's looking for a fight here. Challenge accepted has been one of the most often used phrases in Facebook, and I deliberately used this as a catchphrase since I know everyone can relate to this. No one's a non-Facebook user here. "Challenge accepted" is an emphatic statement that whatever challenge this organization is facing will be readily faced with a game face on.
- [HAPI A.R.K Project sets sail](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/12/26/hapi-ark-project/) - The ARK Project started as a small personal project of one of the members of HAPI (Humanist Alliance Philippines, International) in 2016. It was called "The ARK Project" because it was inspired by the movies Pay It Forward and Evan Almighty. ARK Stands for Act of Random Kindness and the idea behind it is that,
- [HAPI joins first Candon City LGBT Summit](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/12/09/hapi-candon-lgbt-summit/) - Legend has it that at the end of every rainbow sits a leprechaun, hammering on a shoe, who will reveal the whereabouts of a crock of gold. But nobody gets to the end of anything without having a start. This start is what McJarwin Cayacap found in Ilocos Sur when he represented humanists at the
- [HAPI Haircut Day](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/12/04/hapi-haircut-day/) - It was a festive and quiet day of November 15, 2017, when the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International initiated a good-grooming-day titled as HAPI Haircut Day for almost a hundred indigent people of Purok 7C, Ilaya Street in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Some people call this area “home-along-the-riles (home-along-the-rails)” because most homeless people would build their homes
- [HAPI November Meet Up](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/11/22/hapi-bacolod-meeting/) - HAPI Bacolod team has been dubbed as the most active and most balanced chapter. Bacolod team has new projects that would involved individuals in middle school to help with the organization's advocacy. Having fun is part of the process, taking things to the heart is still what the group has agreed upon. Recently, HAPI Bacolod Chapter
- [Superheroes and Religion](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/11/19/superheroes-religion/) - To cite a fictional character as a primary example for a serious discussion may seem to be, in some way or another, out of context, but for a self-confessed nerd like me, superheroes are and will always be part of society. We, the collective geeks and nerds, know all too well that they don’t really
- [October 2017 HAPI Bacolod Meeting](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/11/07/october-2017-hapi-bacolod-meeting/) - Last Sunday, Humanist Alliance Philippines International (HAPI) Bacolod Chapter has conducted its last meeting for the month of October 2017. The meeting was held at Tom n Toms Coffee despite the crowded venue the meet-up went on smoothly.
- [HAPI-Cebu Annual Tree-Planting 2017](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/11/04/hapi-cebu-annual-tree-planting-2017/) - HAPI-Cebu Annual Tree-Planting 2017 November 3, 2017 11:14PM (+8 GMT) Cebu City, Philippines On September 24, 2017, HAPI had its annual tree planting activity nationwide. Despite a recent change in leadership and fewer members than last year, the Cebu chapter of HAPI joined in on the event as well. The Cebu chapter decided to collaborate
- [Egoists Are Not Humanists](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/10/31/humanist-not-egoist/) - Adjective. Pertains to egoism. Egoistic refers to a person being preoccupied with himself and pushes for personal fulfillment. There are three types of Egoism: Psychological Egoism- humans are always motivated by self-interest. It is perceived that humans choose to help because of personal gains. It can either be direct or indirect benefits. Ethical Egoism- humans
- [Triple HAPI Event](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/10/26/triple-hapi-event/) - The Humanist Alliance of the Philippines, International (HAPI) is currently planning another HAPI event in the Philippines for next year. Our organization is planning not just one event for October next year but three! Yup, TRIPLE HAPI EVENT on October 2018 in conjunction with Bacolod City's annual Masskara Festival. Bacolod, dubbed as the “city of smiles” will be in the spotlight next October for HAPI. It is also a welcoming and warm place where most of our officers live and work. Pretty much, a time for them to shine and show off their leadership and organizational skills.
- [Secular Humanism in the Philippines](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/10/22/secular-humanism-philippines/) - By Emmanuel Ikan Astillero Oct 17, 2017 7:37 PM (+8 GMT) Makati, Philippines Humanist societies, such as HAPI, are atheistic, secular and humanistic. Members do not believe in the existence of a god, are non-religious, and adhere to a program of work where human interests, values, and dignity predominate. It is not an easy situation
- [HAPI - Feeding sa Riles ng Alabang, Muntinlupa](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/10/14/hapi-feeding/) - Maaga akong gumising upang magluto ng 15 kilos na spaghetti at 20 pcs whole fried chicken, nakahanda na rin ang 200 loot bags at 200 tetra pack juices. Dahil sa araw na ito ay ipagdidiwang naming ang Thanksgiving sa pamamagitan nang HAPI Feeding kasama ang isang napakabuting mag sing irog na sina Will Davidson at
- [In the Name of](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/10/14/in-the-name-of/) - In the Name of October 9, 2017 6:47 PM (+8 GMT) Bacolod City, Philippines There once was a zealous Christian and an atheist who one day were trying to rally on a point on which idea should prevail. The atheist provided a point on how he did things by following his moral obligations with the
- [Members' Feedback About The HAPI Book: "From Superstition to Reason"](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/09/30/hapi-book-members-feedback/) - Humanist Alliance of the Philippines, International has published the first-ever HAPI book titled: From Superstition to Reason. The HAPI book contains trials and challenges of people in their journey to Humanism. The book also showcases different types of Humanism and Atheism. Take a look at the various feedback below. HAPI Book Review from Rafael Azanza Rafael
- [Outstanding HAPI International Council Members & Their Humanism Stories](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/09/27/council-members-humanism-stories/) - Humanism has always been the hope of humanity and here's to name a few of our outstanding International Council Members. Humanist Alliance of The Philippines, International has always and will always welcome people who want to make a change. An Artist's Humanism Story I am afraid to disappoint you that I have nothing religious in
- [The Humanist Oath](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/09/19/the-humanist-oath/) - THE HUMANIST OATH On my honor, I will do my best to magnify my role as a member of humanity. I will seek out and implement opportunities to serve my fellow human being, and otherwise improve the human condition. I will not dilute my effort by contemplating the possibility of rewards for my actions in
- [Finding Humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/09/19/findinghumanism/) - Finding Humanism by Herb Burdeaux September 19, 2017 6PM (-8 GMT) Seattle, WA, USA We all have our story of how we found humanism, or like me, stumbled into it. Humanism being the great outlook of thought that attaches prime importance to human beings, rather than divine or supernatural entities. I was raised on an
- [My Journey from Church to Atheism](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/09/18/churchtoatheism/) - My Journey from Church to Atheism (with a stop at Agnosticism along the way) by Robin Carr September 17, 2017 10PM (-8 GMT) Vancouver, British Columbia Visitors to Canada’s province of Quebec often feel they are in Europe when they find themselves immersed in French Canadian culture. Its two major cities, Montreal and Quebec City,
- [Philippine Original Place Names](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/09/14/philippine-original-place-names/) - By Emmanuel Ikan Astillero September 14, 2017 8PM (+8 GMT) Makati, Philippines Before the Spaniards came in 1521, our place names were originally our own. When the Spaniards came, together with the forced subjugation of our society, and the forced conversion to Christianity, our original place names were replaced by foreign names. This practice of
- [Statement of Condemnation](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/08/20/5942/) - STATEMENT OF CONDEMNATION (19 August 2017) Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) shall always be firmly on the side of human rights, due process, justice, and protecting the citizenry from gross abuse of power perpetuated by those in the position to do so. In the past weeks we have seen an alarming increase of state-perpetuated human rights
- [HAPI TREES YEAR 3 : EARTH's CALL FOR LOVE Coming this September!](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/08/12/hapi-trees-year-3/) - Friends, these are the chapter locations where you can volunteer to plant or support a chapter. Do you believe that our ecosystem is highly dependent on a natural balance? Do you wish to help maintain that balance in any way possible? Do you think a stable environment will be beneficial for our children's futures? Reconnect
- [IN RETROSPECT: HAPI TREES YEAR 2](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/08/11/retrospect-hapi-trees-year-2/) - HAPI TREES Year 2- Sept 11, 2016 21 chapters in about 20 provinces nationwide stood up in solidarity to care for our mother nature, last September 11, 2016. Hundreds of volunteers had joined and planted thousands of trees, mangroves and even grass at their locations. Such a widespread and big event was no easy task.
- [HAPI Con Post-Event Celebration in Alabang and Cavite](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/08/02/hapi-con-post-event-celebration-alabang-cavite-june-12th-2017/) - A Field Trip On the morning of the 12th of June, 2017, members of the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) attended a feeding program for children at their adopted barangay, Purok 7C at Ilaya st, Alabang, Muntinlupa city. With them came along some of the delegates from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and the USA, as well
- [NOW Elects New President](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/07/06/now-elects-new-president/) - We would like to send our most HAPI CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Toni Van Pelt for recently being elected as the new president of the National Organization for Women (NOW) in the U.S. Our most hearfelt greetings to you as you continue to fight for equality and human dignity as any true humanist would. From your
- [German lawmakers approve same-sex marriage in landmark vote](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/07/02/german-lawmakers-approve-sex-marriage-landmark-vote/) - Read more: https://goo.gl/gVt7Yz
- [The 2017 Metro Manila Pride March](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/07/01/2017-metro-manila-pride-march/) - Considered the biggest and most attended pride event in the Philippines with over 7,500 participants, the Metro Manila Pride March was held in the afternoon of June 24, 2017, beginning and ending in Plaza De Los Alcaldes, Marikina. "HERE TOGETHER” was the theme and rallying cry for this year's Metro Manila Pride March. According to participants,
- [The Asian Humanist Conference 2017: Game Changers](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/06/18/asian-humanist-conference-2017-game-changers/) - “Game Changers” gather at 2017 Asian Humanism Conference MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Representatives and leaders of various humanist organizations locally and abroad gathered at Bayleaf hotel in the historic city of Intramuros last June 10 to 11 for a two-day conference hosted by the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI), in partnership with the International Humanist
- [HAPI - Summer Camp Program: Recognition Day](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/06/16/hapi-summer-camp-program-recognition-day/) - The moment that everyone had been waiting for had finally arrived. The HAPI Summer Class Program (HSCP) had a remarkable Recognition Day celebration last May 26, 2017 at the Milenyo Covered Court, Phase 8 North Fairview, Quezon City. The said event was organized by the Project Head Coordinator of HSCP, Ms. Jean Karla M. Tapao,
- [HAPI Statement on the Legalization of Gay Marriage in Taiwan](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/05/28/hapi-statement-legalization-gay-marriage-taiwan/)
- [HAPI - Summer Class Program: An On-Going Success](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/05/13/hapi-summer-class-program-going-success/) - The HAPI Summer Class Program (HSCP) kicked off last April 27 at the UNFHAI Daycare Center, North Fairview, Quezon City and conducted a free seminar and orientation for the parents and guardians about Anxiety Disorder last Feb. 22, 2017. The main goal of this program is to ease the Anxiety Disorder in children ages 3-5 years
- [Women’s Rights in the Philippines – An Overview](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/05/13/womens-rights-philippines-overview/) - Originally posted in ConatusNews Written By Danielle Erika Hill and Scott Douglas Jacobsen Humanism, as an ethical and philosophical worldview, provides the basis for proper action in the world with an emphasis on this world, the natural world. There is a phrase, “deed before creed,” that speaks volumes to the emphasis of humanism. Principles are
- [Women’s Right to Vote: A Lookback at a Philippine Struggle for Human Rights](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/05/07/womens-right-vote-lookback-philippine-struggle-human-rights/) - Almost eighty years ago to this day, Filipino women won suffrage or the right to vote. That glorious win came after a long struggle by humanist women and their supporters. Let us remember and celebrate this achievement in the history of Philippine humanism. Women’s fight for suffrage started formally with the establishment of two feminist
- [The Diogenes of Mayberry Live at iChill Café April 8, 2017](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/04/19/diogenes-of-mayberry/) - The Diogenes of Mayberry Live at iChill Café April 8, 2017 by Jinjin Melany Heger Our regular HAPI Meetup this month of April was honored with a special appearance from our guest... the notorious Diogenes of Mayberry himself, Mr. Jason Sylvester. Being the person who welcomed him, me being HAPI’s lead Manila convener, I got
- [HAPI-SHADE (Secular Humanist Advocacy Development and Education)](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/03/13/hapi-shade-secular-humanist-advocacy-development-education/) - As a teacher it has always been my goal to teach to the best of my abilities, regardless of the present situation and the lack of materials. It is a sad truth that teachers have to dig deep into their own pockets in order for them to deliver proper lessons to their students. For many years,
- [International Women's Month: A Salute to the Mothers, Sisters and Wives of the HAPI community](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/03/10/international-womens-month-salute-mothers-sisters-wives-hapi-community/) - This month, we celebrated women all across the globe and their contributions to humanity throughout the many lives and generations we've spent on this good Earth. HAPI women were recently featured in The Atlantic for their steadfast willingness to make a difference in the country of the Philippines where secular and humane values are often
- [Manila Transitio 1945](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/03/01/manila-transitio-1945/) - Manila Transitio 1945 - A Multi-Media Art Event to Remember the Battle of Manila 1945 Carlos Celdran and #VivaManila, in coordination with the Intramuros administration, began Manila Transitio 1945 back in 2009. The art event was conceived not just to commemorate the 100,000 or so civilians who died because of the epic battle between
- [HSCP kicks off with the Parent Orientation and Seminar](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/02/28/hscp-kicks-off-parent-orientation-seminar/) - HSCP Parent Orientation and Registration In line with the upcoming April-May event, the Parent Orientation and Seminar on Separation Anxiety in Children and Parents of HAPI Summer Class Program (HSCP) was held at the Milenyo Daycare Center, North Fairview, Quezon City on February 22, 2017. The event was hosted by Ms. Jean Karla M. Tapao,
- [HUMANISM-The real empowerment](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/02/28/humanism-real-empowerment/) - “Humanism is a democratic and ethical life stance that affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives. Humanism stands for the building of a more humane society through an ethics based on human and other natural values in a spirit of reason and free inquiry
- [The 2017 Asian Humanist Conference/ First HAPI convention](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/02/28/2017-asian-humanist-conference/) - About the Asian Humanism Conference The Asian Humanism Conference is an annual meeting of humanist youth in Asia. Its twofold goals are to help build connections between people and humanist organizations in the region, and to offer training on skills and capacity building to help make groups more effective in the work as humanists. Past
- [HAPI Summer Class Program to launch this April at Brgy. North Fairview](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/02/28/hapi-summer-class-program-launch-april-brgy-north-fairview/) - The HAPI Summer Class Program (HSCP) is an Early Childhood Development Program for children of ages three (3) to five (5) years old with Separation Anxiety Disorder with the theme: “ISUMMER SI BABY PARA SA K-12 READY!" Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD), is an anxiety disorder in which an individual experiences excessive anxiety regarding separation from
- [Rebelblood - The Union of Artists' 1st project of the year 2017.](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/02/23/rebelblood-union-artists-1st-project-year-2017/) - 14, February 2017 - Mass Feeding & Art Session for the abandoned children at Ormoc Holding. Spearheaded by our Vice President Sir Vijay Antopina, Ma'am Lilac Sky, Gigi Narciso Con-ui, Ormoc's artists Dante Adalim Vecedo & Ronel Abenoja. Another humanitarian aid project we do since the year 2013. An outreach to feed & be there
- [Ground Zero: An Alcohol-Fueled Debate (Powered by HAPI)](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/01/21/ground-zero-alcohol-fueled-debate-powered-hapi/) - Details: ONE FALLACY, ONE SHOT HAPI proudly presents our first event for 2017: a debate tournament...with a twist. This January 28, we want to see which is more dominant: a debater's pride, or his/her thirst for alcohol and expression of choice. We're looking for 16 brave souls who are willing to take on this challenge.
- [Humanity is a Wonderful Force](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/01/05/humanity-wonderful-force/) - Written by Lucille von Hörsten January 4, 2017 Germany Humanity is a wonderful force.With the same spark of aspiration & hard work like every year, carrying out our duties in justifying humanity's meaning & relevance, we have continued joining forces, reaching out to be there for each other & everyone needing us, giving our support
- [HAPI – Nest and Farm](https://hapihumanist.org/2017/01/02/hapi-nest-farm/) - "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead "Humanism for HAPI is not just a philosophy or a stance, through our projects and advocacy, we are putting action and making this work for real people, real time." - Jennifer C. Gutierrez,
- [A HAPI Lecture : Existential Angst and the Search for Life's Meaning](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/12/10/hapi-lecture-existential-angst-search-lifes-meaning-jinjin/) - What gives your life meaning? Social causes? HAPI? Love? Basketball? Shopping? The Game of Thrones? Music? Your pet snake? Sex? Writing? Family and friends, perhaps? God? You might derive your sense of purpose from these or you might believe that you were born with a purpose given by God or gods. Whatever the case,
- [HAPI-BHS and MNHS work together for the ECO School Project](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/12/01/hapi-bacolod-mnhs-work-together-eco-school-project/) - Since the last HAPI Trees 2 event held last September 11, 2016, the HAPI - Bacolod Humanists Society and Mandalagan National High School (MNHS) have been good partners for environmental causes. With the help of Miss Julyn Lumbo, a faculty member of the MNHS who is and will be helping spearhead several projects in the
- [Catch 'em young , for exponential growth - MY VISION](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/11/19/catch-em-young-exponential-growth-vision/) - When I started HAPI in December 2013, I have envisioned to adopt a small community whereby secularism, humanism, logic and reason will be taught. This vision is coming to fruition. I have done my part. I expect this vision to continue, and for exponential growth. That is how we spread the "word". Of
- [Existential Angst and Depression : Meaning and the Satisfying Life by Will Davidson, LMHC](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/11/02/existential-angst-depression-meaning-satisfying-life-will-davidson-lmhc/) - This November 26, 2016 from 1:00 - 7:00 pm at the Pearl Manila Hotel located in Taft-UN Avenue, Manila city, Will Davidson, MA, LMHC, will be conducting a lecture on "Existential Angst and Depression : Meaning and the Satisfying Life". According to him, 'one of the criticisms of Atheism is that a life without belief
- [“A Fraction of Enlightenment”](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/10/25/a-fraction-of-enlightenment/) - Written by Bro. Rholdee L., Spiritual Humanist “The day I moved a step away from religion, was the day I moved a step closer to God”. This is the statement that best describes my Path right now. I have abandoned the Path of religion, and searched for the truth within me. Please do bear with me
- [Humanism re-defined: Transcending beyond Atheism or Theism](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/10/25/humanism-re-defined-transcending-beyond-atheism-theism/) - By: Bro. Rholdee L., Spiritual Humanist First published on 10/03/2014 As Humanists, we transcend beyond Atheism, Theism or the likes in between. The issue here is not proving about the existence of God. The real issue here is, "can we be good without God?" If there is God, then we ask ourselves "can we be as
- [In Photos : Monthly HAPI  Nutricamp for HAPI Kids at the Riles (train tracks)](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/10/21/photos-monthly-hapi-nutricamp-hapi-kids-riles-train-tracks/) - Our monthly HAPI Nutricamp will continue and still going strong in Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines. The menu changes and depends on the occasion and weather. For Oct 20th, it was porridge with chicken, a little warm soup for the cold weather caused by Lawin, the name of the Typhoon that ravaged Northern Luzon. This is just
- [Ascension by Rekindle PH](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/10/20/ascension-by-rekindle-ph/) - The fifth installation of the Rekindle series happened last 20th of October at Tippy’s Bistro, in lined with Bacolod’s Masskara Festival, the bistro’s anniversary and the team turning a year leaf as well. Two blocks away from Lacson Street where the local mardi gras is, the team showcased local artists from Bacolod and Iloilo to feature their work against roughly 200 Bacolodnons who decided to stir clear from the main street’s chaos.
- [HAPI and UNU-IASS collaborate for the Metro Manila Water Valuation Survey Project](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/10/19/hapi-unu-iass-collaborate-metro-manila-water-valuation-survey-project/) - (Manila, Philippines. 2016) From February to September of this year, a survey was conducted by the United Nations University- Institute for Advance Studies and Sustainability (UNU-IASS) in collaboration with the Humanist Alliance Philippines, International's HAPI-ED and HAPI survey team, for the Metro Manila Water Valuation Survey Project. UNU-IASS is the UN research arm and is based in
- [Humanism, not religion, is our salvation](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/10/16/humanism-not-religion-is-our-salvation/) - Typhoon Ruby is headed our way and already I see dozens of Facebook posts urging people to pray that it will be deflected, for God to spare the country, and so on. If the effectivity of prayers that came before past super typhoons are any indication, I doubt if the results would be any different this time around. Not that
- [HAPI made it in the News again :  x 3 this time](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/10/11/hapi-made-news-x-3-time/) - HAPI has always been internationally acclaimed from the get go as a humanist and secularist society, however, it is now becoming a household name. HAPI Trees did it again, this time being featured three times in three different newspapers in Cebu, Philippines. We are indeed very fortunate and happy to be with a society that
- [HAPI's Danielle Hill speaks at the 2016 Asian Humanism conference](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/10/04/hapis-danielle-hill-speaks-iheu-conference-2016/) - During the 2016 Asian Humanism Conference themed “Old and New: Timeless Solutions to Modern Challenges” held last August 6 and 7, Humanists from across Asia convened at the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan to discuss Humanism and humanistic values. By Christopher Michael Barredo The event was composed of a multi-national list of speakers and
- [Lyceum Univ. Debate Society -HAPI LITERACY CLASS teaches the Art of Reasoning](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/09/30/lds-hapi-literacy-class-teaches-art-reasoning/) - The first leg of the LDS-HAPI Literacy Class is comprised of four sessions which are anchored to the study of the Art of Reasoning. Written and Submitted By: Alas Meive On the eighteenth day of September, members of the Lyceum University Debate Society (LDS) visited the HAPI-adopted community in Muntinlupa City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City. With
- [HAPI Cebu Joins Ready To Learn for Kids](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/09/17/hapi-cebu-joins-ready-learn-kids/) - In line with propagating an educated world by providing opportunities to the disadvantaged members of the society, the HAPI Cebu chapter joined the third leg of the Ready-to-Learn project series last August 1, 2016 and Busay Elementary School, Cebu City. By O. Huemer Hey RN, MSN (c) The pupils gathered around an open
- [A HAPI Camper - the HAPI Tree Planting Project 2016](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/09/16/hapi-camper-hapi-tree-planting-project-2016/) - Written by Jean Karla M. Tapao Last September 11, 2016, twenty one (21) Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) chapters from all across the Philippines took part in the 2nd HAPI Tree Planting event. The event relied mainly on donors and volunteers alone. The Manila chapter of the HAPI Tree Planting Project was held at the
- [HAPI TREES Year 2: Nationwide Tree Planting Project Empowering People to Unite with Nature](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/09/10/hapi-trees-year-2-nationwide-tree-planting-project-empowering-people-to-unite-with-nature/) - [av_textblock size='10' font_color='' color=''] For every tree planted is a life sustained. Deforestation in the Philippines has undeniably caused serious damage in the last decade, ranging from worsening flashfloods to surprisingly drastic changes in temperature. In a recent Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) study, data revealed that the country has only 23 percent
- [HAPI-Nest and Farm : an Income generating project for HAPI Nutricamp](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/08/09/hapi-nest-and-farm-an-income-generating-project-for-hapi-nutricamp/) - https://www.facebook.com/techinsider/videos/522028427995518/ Bill Gates' video about chickens - Our inspiration for creating the HAPI Nest and Farm. Our main objective is to create projects that will sustain our HAPI projects, specifically the HAPI Nutricamp in Alabang, Muntinlupa, whereby we feed 200 kids monthly. With the help of the HAPI core and HAPI-Leadership, we were
- [HAPI Trees year 2: Nationwide tree planting project](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/08/07/hapi-trees-year-2/) - https://www.facebook.com/events/1558470964460738/ Empowering People to Unite with Nature. If we only give much more than what we take, I believe that this world will be a better place. Last year HAPI had arranged an ambitious project called the HAPI Trees and we were able to plant thousands of trees from the limited hands and
- [New Paypal address : Donate@Hapihumanist.org  (is in pesos)](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/08/07/new-paypal-address-donatehapihumanist-org/) - Our new paypal address is : DONATE@HAPIHUMANIST.org It is based in the Philippines for easy access of the Philippine staff for our monthly and episodic events. Please be careful, the new HAPI paypal is in PESOS only, with equivalent rate of 45 pesos for one USD. You may click the yellow DONATE button on the
- [TERMINATION and SCAMMING  ALERT: ALJOHN de Leon from Bulacan State University is NO longer connected with HAPI](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/07/20/termination-and-scamming-alert-aljohn/) - Please be informed that the former executive secretary of HAPI, ALJOHN de Leon, has been terminated due to FRAUD. Edited By Christopher Michael Barredo He was discovered after his failure to return HAPI funds that were supposedly for his Singapore convention which consisted of plane fare and registration fees, totaling approximately 10, 000.00 PHP. Aljohn
- [In Photos: Back to school Event  with HAPI shoes for the Volunteers](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/06/28/in-photos-back-to-school-event-wi/) - A HAPI pair of shoes June 26, 2016 It is with pleasure that we recognize our HAPI Volunteers in Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines, by gifting them with shoes for this school year. They have shown their artistic abilities by making them look better than just a black and boring pair of shoes. Please take a look
- [HAPI-Riles Community : Changing One Community At a time with a  HAPI Mini Recycling Facility](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/06/28/hapi-riles-community-changing-one/) - Ms Jennifer Gutierrez, HAPI Executive Director and FBBN Humanist Innnovator 2015 June 26, 2016 To change one community at a time!A HAPI project we did for the Riles community in Muntinlupa. A plastic bottle collecting chamber. We had taught the community how to recycle and the importance of doing this to minimize pollution. The kids
- [HAPI RILES COMMUNITY - Alabang event](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/06/24/hapi-riles-community-alabang-even/) - Join us on this triple event happening on Sunday, June 26,2016, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, at Purok 4CIlaya Alabang Muntinlupa as we teach the community to be environment conscious. Goals: - We will be building a Plastic Bottle Collection Post for them that will be a source of funds for their community, along with a lecture
- [HAPI Cebu chapter opens Brigada Eskwela week](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/06/18/hapi-cebu-chapter-opens-brigada-eskwela/) - BRIGADA ESKWELA. In line with the goal of propagating the humanist idea, establishing the name of the organization, and boosting the number and the volunteerism of the members, the HAPI Cebu chapter implemented its first student-driven project towards introducing the organization to student leaders and volunteers who can later on become the active partners in
- [A HAPI member and Orlando resident reacts to the shooting in Orlando.](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/06/18/a-hapi-member-and-orlando-residen/) - My hometown is in grief and shock. By Alex Mendoza Wisner, Orlando Florida What is the real headline and the Root cause? "Americans were killed in Orlando by hatred and religion" Hatred has many forms. The most heartbreaking in this 21st century of modern humanity is a man, motivated by his religion, giving up the one
- [Journey to Reason Rally 2 by Lyle Villahermosa,  US Liaison Officer](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/06/14/journey-to-reason-rally-2-by-lyle/) - Lyle Villahermosa, RN and family, US Liaison Officer and HAPI-Michigan Lead Convener We arrived at the Lincoln Memorial at around 11am after a good 30 minute walk from our hotel. The weather was gorgeous, the people were upbeat and continued to trickle in for the event. We walked around trying to find a perfect
- [In Photos : Brigada Eskwela in Manila (June 1)](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/06/14/in-photos-brigada-eskwela-in-manila/) - A certificate of Partnership with Bayanan Elementary School and HAPI for the Brigada Eskwela on June 1 On June 1st, 2016, Jamie del Rosario Martinez, Director of HAPI Projects, along with 10 HAPI volunteers, went to Bayanan Elementary School Main to clean the school surroundings assigned to them. They started at 7 early morning and
- ["Share Life, Give Blood"](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/06/14/share-life-give-blood/) - On June 15, 2016, a blood donation event will be held at the Community Colleges of the Philippines Foundation campus at Cabanatuan city. It is a joint project between the Nueva Ecija Red Cross and Humanist Alliance Philippines, International Nueva Ecija chapter. By Christopher Michael Barredo, HAPI - EIC and Asst. PRO Information provided by
- [Reason Rally and Receiving of Humanist Innovator Award from FBBN (USA)](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/06/10/reason-rally-and-receiving-of-humanis/) - June 5, 2016, Washington DC - The Humanist Alliance Philippines, International, the only international society from the Philippines that joined the Reason Rally, received the Humanist Innovator Award from the Foundation Beyond Belief Network (FBBN). By Christopher Michael Barredo Mr. Lyle Villahermosa receiving the award on behalf of Ms. Jennifer Gutierrez The award was first
- [AHA surprise  and  books (HAPI- USA)](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/06/08/aha-surprise-and-books-hapi-usa/) - Ms M representing HAPI at AHA con 75th Anniversary, sporting the HAPI pin and AHA pin May 29, 2016, Chicago, IL - The American Humanist Association celebrated its 75th anniversary in Hyatt Regency hotel at McCormick Place on May 25-30, 2016. Our very own Founding Chairperson represented HAPI in Chicago, IL for the American Humanist
- [HAPI - Bacolod chapter volunteers to improve Mandalagan National High School murals](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/06/05/submitted-by-ayrton-macainan-copy/) - Submitted by Ayrton Macainan June 4, 2016 - HAPI - Bacolod chapter composed of Mandalagan National High School students volunteered to give the school a touch-up in preparation for the incoming school year of 2016 - 2017. Driven by the common goal of serving humanity through the propagation of the message "Love one another",
- [HAPI and UNU Collaborate on Researching Metro Manila’s Bodies of Water Valuation and Initiative Project.](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/06/02/hapi-and-unu-research-collaborate-for/) - Submitted to and Edited by Christopher Michael Barredo Last June 17 - 19, almost coinciding with the International Day of Water, Uzbek-Russian Dr. Shokhrukh Jalilov, Postdoc fellow d.Sc. (Tech), whose research interests cover water economics and policy, water, food and energy tradeoff and security issues, consulted HAPI Executive Director Jennifer C. Gutierrez, Environmental Science and Ecosystems Management consultant, for
- [The FOUNDATION BEYOND BELIEF awards INNOVATOR of the Year 2015](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/05/27/the-foundationbeyond-belief-beyond/) - By Christopher Michael Barredo and Jennifer C. Gutierrez The FOUNDATION BEYOND BELIEF- Beyond Belief Network, an international organization of non-believers has awarded our very own Executive Director Jennifer C. Gutierrez as the HUMANIST INNOVATOR of the Year 2015 from their Heart of Humanism contest that welcomed humanist innovators from all over the world. On May 26, 2016, the award
- [BBN April Team of the Month: Humanist Alliance Philippines, International](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/05/27/bbn-april-team-of-month-humanis/) - The Humanist Alliance of the Philippines, International (HAPI) has been around for two (2) years and counting. We are ever committed to serving our fellow human beings towards a brighter, more open and secular future where all are welcome and helping each other. Supported by the Foundation Beyond Belief, HAPI is doing its best to
- [One Community at a Time: Connecting with the Indigenous People of San Ildefonso Peninsula](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/05/23/one-community-at-time-connecting-wi/) - The Creation of HAPI – AURORA, A Call for Support for the Dumagat IPs Learning Program By: Jennifer C. Gutierrez HAPI Chapters are usually created when an officer happens to encounter a real humanist in action. What’s not peculiar is that, these extraordinary people don’t even know what individuals like them are called! I met
- [HAPI Membership Guidelines: How to become a Legitimate Member](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/05/18/hapi-membership-guidelines/) - The HAPI - Humanist Alliance Philippines, International Code of Conduct Our Principles of Ethics and Integrity is designed to promote and support shared values: integrity, honesty, trust, compassion, love, kindness, innovation and respect for diversity. Each of us, regardless of our position and responsibilities as volunteers, play a vital role in promoting and sustaining
- [HAPI Official Statement Of Values On the 2016 Philippine Elections](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/05/06/hapi-official-statement-of-values-on/) - HAPI is a non-partisan organization committed to the humanist ideals of free thought, critical judgment, secularism, democracy, and human rights. We condemn all forms of dictatorship, and threats thereof, then and now. We stand for liberty and freedom to express, for civic equality and human rights, for due process and rule of law, for the
- [A HAPI Volunteer Recognition Day](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/05/02/a-hapi-volunteer-recognition-day/) - Today, May 2nd, the HAPI volunteers took a break and enjoyed a day of lavish food and swimming at Villa Ortaleza Resort, Calamba, Philippines. It is our pleasure to share our happiness to these volunteers who painstakingly and judiciously feed our kids, besides share their compassion and knowledge. Volunteering develops their sense of responsibility, camaraderie
- [HAPI Vision and Mission : A Reminder](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/04/20/hapi-vision-and-mission-reminder/) - VISION: A world that champions humanism through common sense, reason, and logic. MISSION: • To effectively promote secular humanism.• Along with allies in the international world, awaken the Filipino people to share and practice the same vision – that only people can help other people, that only humanity can save humanity.• To focus on ensuring
- [HAPI Nutricamp  April 9th](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/04/09/hapi-nutricamp-april-9/) - In Photos: HAPI Nutritional Campaign on April 9th
- [HAPI Women and their Children Empowerment Talk](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/04/09/hapi-women-and-their-children/) - Jahziel training the volunteers We had three events happening simultaneously last March 13, 2016. The first one was a seminar about women’s and children’s rights, which was headed by Jamie Martinez, our project implementer. This was followed by our monthly nutrition campaign. The second day of training of the volunteers for the HAPI Literacy happened after
- [HAPI made it in the local news in Cebu, Philippines: Maharlika Sun](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/03/31/hapi-made-it-in-local-news-in-cebu/) - written by Junex Quinones Doronio, journalist/ HAPI member Founder, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief atMaharlika Sun, Cebu Correspondent at Manila Standard Today and Columnist at Hataw Tabloid/National Press Club
- [Godless Grace Essay Contest and Our sponsors, Affiliates and Friends for the Asian Humanist Convention and HAPI Con 2017](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/03/18/godless-grace-essay-contest-and-our/) - Integrity, generosity and kindness emanate from the HAPI Core officers and members. Indeed, kindness begets kindness. Our supporters are expanding worldwide, being an international nonreligious society with chapters all over the world. In preparation for the HAPI con, we are launching a Godless Grace essay contest sponsored by our affiliates and those who have helped
- [In Photos: The First HAPI General Assembly in Cebu, Philippines Feb. 21, 2016 - A history made](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/03/02/in-photos-first-hapi-general-assembly_2/) - The HAPI Core Awarded the Humanist of the Year Award to Mr. Alvin Dizon of Cebu City Council: The Service Component The HAPI Executive Director, Jennifer Gutierrez with Mr. Alvin Dizon Students from a Cebu Provincial High School were invited to SHARE our mission and vision in HAPI A HAPI session and Strategic Planning Panel
- [Meeting Jesus by Andy Uyboco](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/03/01/meeting-jesus-by-andy-uyboco/) - Atty. Jesus Falcis, HAPI Legal Consultant Jesus with Andy and other HAPI Core Officers: Danielle, Huemer and Dmitri I had a personal encounter with Jesus in Cebu last weekend, at this wonderful place called Hamerson’s Hotel. I was one of the guest speakers at a leadership meeting and general assembly of Humanist Alliance Philippines,
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- [HAPI Statement on EDSA30](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/02/25/hapi-statement-on-edsa30/) - HAPI Statement on #EDSA 30 On February 25, 1986, the dictatorial regime of President Ferdinand E. Marcos was overthrown by a peaceful social revolution. The Philippine humanist community joins its voice in the commemoration of this event. What happened to the nation after People Power may not be celebratory, but ending a regime in which 3,500+ people
- [HAPI Hearts Day - A view from a Swiss Guest](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/02/21/hapi-hearts-day-view-from-swiss-gues/) - February 22, 2016 HAPI hearts day – Valentines day 2016 Last Sunday I found myself in Alabang for the HAPI Riles Nutrition Campaign. It was the second occasion that I was able to attend a HAPI feeding and it was most certainly not my last time. Since it was Valentines day as well, everything felt
- [Environmental Aid / Clean up Drive by HAPI - Leyte in collab with other societies](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/02/21/environmental-aid-clean-up-drive-by/) - February 22, 2016 I had this plan since my last visit there in Feb. - March 2015. It shocked me observing how people just throw rubbish they carry as they please, & seeing places so dirty. I had lived 18 yrs in the Phil., I've been living here in central Europe since 29 years,
- [What's Inside The Mind of A Bible-Believing Christian and Why Are They So Intolerant About LGBT Issues by Jerald D. Aquino](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/02/20/whats-inside-mind-of-bible-believing/) - When Manny Pacquiao was asked in an interview about his take on same sex marriages, he likened people who engage in homosexual acts as "worse than animals." I knew it. It's bound to happen. It was like a ticking time bomb, and that bomb did explode when he opened his mouth on a very sensitive
- [HAPI Statement: A time for Choosing: Salonga vs Pacquiao](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/02/19/hapi-statement-time-for-choosing/) - There was a time under religion that I comfortably ignored the subtle and not so subtle attacks on the LGBT community. Although I had gay friends, I viewed their efforts to fight for equality as an "agenda". I had chosen the supremacy of religion over the human rights of fellow citizens. My exodus from that
- [A Birthday Wish for ALL from  John Isaac Saguit : Can we just Get Along?](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/02/18/a-birthday-wish-for-all-from-john-isaac/) - February 19, 2016 I don't want to start my birthday with loads of negative emotions, so I'm just gonna let these all out. You already probably heard about it. Yes, about Manny Pacquiao's statement, his usage of words from the Bible to back it up, and the outrage of the LGBTQIA+ community against it. Now,
- [The State of HAPI-ness](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/02/15/the-state-of-hapi-ness/) - February 15, 2016 Greetings from NYC, USA! Now that we've reached our second year as an organization, it's a good idea to remember why we do the things we do. Why are we HAPI? Trailblazers First: we are HAPI because we envision ourselves as the trailblazers of secular humanism in the Philippines. This is our
- [A HAPI Teaser of our General Assembly!](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/02/08/a-hapi-teaser-of-our-general-assembly/)
- [Press Release: 2016 HAPI General Assembly to be held in Cebu City, PH](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/02/04/press-release-2016-hapi-genera/) - Mr. Olarte works as a Knowledge Management Adviser for the United Nations Headquarters in New York. HAPI will be having its first General Assembly on 21 February 2016 in Hamersons Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines. The purposes of the GA are to strengthen the strategy of the HAPI organization and the sense of community of members. "We believe
- [Forests of Hope and HAPI-ness: When the HAPI Trees Project Unfold](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/01/29/forests-of-hope-and-hapi-ness-when-hapi/) - Jennifer C. Gutierrez, Climate leader, trained under the Climate Reality Leadership Corps in Canada by VP AL Gore The Executive Director’s Report FORESTS OF HOPE and HAPI-ness: When the HAPI TREES Project Unfold The HAPI Trees Nationwide Tree Planting Project is not just an ordinary tree planting activity, not in a sense that unlike those
- [Guest Blogger : A HAPI Human Rights Advocate  from Hawaii, USA](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/01/27/guest-blogger-hapi-human-rights/) - January 27, 2016 I joined HAPI in honour of the borderlands, "Other" child I used to be; to retroactively tell her that curiousity, wonder, and questions are not sins needing absolution, but rather, they are wings that make me soar above the clouds to get a better view of the human condition. Joining HAPI is
- [Another Fine Addition : PRO Ruben Tulud](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/01/26/another-fine-addition-pro-ruben-tulud/) - Ruben Tulud, Egyptologist and Poet January 26, 2016 HAPI is attracting the best of the best. Indeed, water seeks its own level. Mr Tulud has been known to me since 2010, doing some quiet but noble work. I have known him better when we went to Baguio as a team in 2013. He was the
- [Not an Armchair General](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/01/25/our-very-own-hapi-chairperson-in-nyc/) - 5th Annual International Day of Protest Against Hereditary Religion - January 23, 2016 Our very own HAPI Chairperson based in NYC, USA joined this event. " In our own little way, we are creating a dent in the religious landscape in the Philippines, the next generations to come will prefer computers to bibles."
- [4 B's (Box, bags, books, buttons)](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/01/22/4-bs-box-bags-books-buttons/) - January 22, 2016, At last, the balikbayan box from NYC, USA via Johnny Ocean, came today with chock full of books, bags, candies and clothes for our adopted community in Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines, we fondly call HAPI-Riles. It is a nice feeling to make someone happy and HAPI. The Balikbayan box One of the
- [Guest Blogger: The Filipino Culture of Pandering to Ignorance.](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/01/19/guest-blogger-filipino-culture-of/) - January 19, 2016 As the great philosophers, scientists and artists of our time have said quite often, why must we pander to the willful ignorance of the masses? Is being offended more important now than the propagation of intellectual dialogue and argumentation? What kind of future generations are we raising by teaching them to shut
- [HAPI Monthly Feeding  with A Swiss](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/01/18/hapi-monthly-feeding-with-swiss/) - Chantal with the HAPI ladies lead by Jamie January 17, 2016 HAPI has been making waves in and around the country of the Philippines, and of course, internationally, this time reaching the mountains of Switzerland. A Swiss national and Filipino Halfie flew to visit and checked out the Nutritional Campaign of HAPI dubbed as HAPI-Riles,
- [HAPI News from Godless Grace Foundation based in NYC, USA](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/01/14/hapi-news-from-godless-grace-foundation/) - Godless Grace Foundation was just recently founded by David Orenstein, Ph.D, to serve the growing needs of the secular society internationally. Our very own HAPI Chairperson, Marissa Torres Langseth, RN, MSN, ANP, BC, was offered a volunteer position as one of the Board of Trustees of the said charity institution, which she gladly accepted, as
- [HAPI Libraries  and Offices](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/01/14/hapi-libraries-and-offices/) - Metro Manila Area: For HAPI Kids** 070 Purok 7C-Ilaya St, Alabang Muntinlupa City, Manila, Philippines +63 933 977 6874 https://www.facebook.com/hapilibrary/?hc_location=ufi Metro Manila Near UST: Dos Castillas St 1125 Sampaloc, Quezon City, Philippines 5210056 care of KUYA MANZANO http://ichilltheatercafe.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ichilltheatercafe/?fref=ts For Metro Cebu : Library and HAPI Office: c/o Pattie Milton - 13-3 Washington St, Royale
- [HUMANISM in a nutshell](https://hapihumanist.org/2016/01/09/humanism-in-nutshe/) - Humanism is quite a new concept in the Philippines. A few atheists have been propagating their ignorance about the meaning of humanism. They think humanism is all about giving, charity or humanitarianism. As atheists, they could have done their own research, but, they'd rather paint HAPI a different color of their ignorance. Don't we want
- [HAPI - Y2   in Review](https://hapihumanist.org/2015/12/31/hapi-y2-in-review/) - Ms. M, HAPI Founding Chairperson HAPI is now on its second year! A year of growth, fun, discovery, and serious advocacy. HAPI 2 started off well, blasting off like a rocket, helped by the firm foundations planted in Year One. The dream was to build a community that a Filipino citizen could only imagine in
- ["Superhumanism - Superheroes deliver an outreach like no other" by Lex de la Torre](https://hapihumanist.org/2015/12/27/superhumanism-superheroes-deliver/) - "Whenever I feel sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead " - Lex de la Torre The spirit of giving is a basic human attribute that can be exemplified anytime. However, during the Holiday season, people are inspired to be more kind and be more loving. Everyone deserves a happy christmas, the kids
- [HAPI Kids - First year with HAPI -2](https://hapihumanist.org/2015/12/23/hapi-kids-first-year-with-hapi-2/) - HAPI 's second anniversary celebration was with the HAPI kids in Alabang whom we have been providing services to since early 2015, dubbed as HAPI Bimonthly Nutritional Campaign. What better way to celebrate their first anniversary than be with the top HAPI Officers? Our HAPI Executive Director, Jennifer Gutierrez came as Supergirl, and Lex de
- [The HAPI LOGO](https://hapihumanist.org/2015/12/21/the-hapi-logo/) - WHAT'S BEHIND THE LOGO: HAPI Humanism Symbols This logo has five human symbols that signify the important tenets of HAPI (called "SHARE"): S - Secularism of State H - Humane Treatment & Freedom from Discrimination and Equality of Human Rights A - Advancement of Reason & Logic and Science R - Respect for Individuality and the
- [HAPI's First Female ED](https://hapihumanist.org/2015/12/21/hapis-first-female-ed/) - Redefining "Dalagang Filipina": Women Leaders of HAPI Down-to-Earth Humanism: Jennifer Gutierrez, HAPI Executive Director Jennifer Gutierrez is a lovely young Filipina with a Maria Clara-esque aura about her. However, her physical attributes aside, this fearless caver/astronomy enthusiast/poet/cosplayer/environmental advocate, with her Master’s Degree in Environmental Science and Ecosystems Management from the De La Salle University, and her own SEC-registered
- [What is HAPI all about](https://hapihumanist.org/2015/12/20/what-is-hapi-all-abou/) - Founded in December 25, 2013 and launched the 1st of January, 2014, Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) is a not for profit community of progressive secular humanists from all over the world, united together with common goals for the greater good of humanity, working on an international basis but with primary focus on the Philippines
- [Bimonthly Nutritional Program- A HAPI Outreach Program in Alabang](https://hapihumanist.org/2015/12/19/bimonthly-nutritional-program-hapi/) - Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) ended the year with goodwill by funding a feeding program for the poor. Spearheaded by Jamie del Rosario Martinez and accompanied by HAPI Head of Creative Team Mike Rivero, the program successfully fed a ballpark figure of 200 kids.By contributing solutions in eliminating hunger caused by extreme poverty, HAPI ended
- [E in SHARE is Environmental Humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/2015/12/19/e-in-share-is-environmental-humanis/) - Environmentalism is Humanism: On HAPI’s initiatives for November, Environmental Awareness Month Environmentalism for me could be the greatest expression of humanism. For we only not care for humanity on the immediate present, but it also addresses its concern for the welfare of humanity in the future too, which indirectly concerns all of us living
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- [First HAPI General Assembly](https://hapihumanist.org/2015/12/18/first-hapi-general-assembly/) - When:Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 8 AM Where: Hamersons Hotel 0337 Don Mariano Cui Street, Capitol SIte, 6000 Cebu City, Philippines info@hamersonshotelcebu.com Special Representation of HAPI IC coming from NYC, USA Objective: To provide leadership training to HAPI Lead Conveners and members . To discuss present and future plans/strategies to
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- [Feminism](https://hapihumanist.org/category/feminism/)
- [LGBTQ+](https://hapihumanist.org/category/lgbtq/)
- [Equality](https://hapihumanist.org/category/equality/)
- [HAPI Juniors](https://hapihumanist.org/category/hapi-juniors/)
- [HAPI Haircut Day](https://hapihumanist.org/category/hapi-haircut-day/)
- [HAPI Riles](https://hapihumanist.org/category/hapi-riles/)
- [LGBT](https://hapihumanist.org/category/lgbt/)
- [Kindness](https://hapihumanist.org/category/kindness/)
- [Arts](https://hapihumanist.org/category/arts/)
- [Music](https://hapihumanist.org/category/music/)
- [Poetry](https://hapihumanist.org/category/poetry/)
- [Rekindle](https://hapihumanist.org/category/rekindle/)
- [rekindle PH](https://hapihumanist.org/category/rekindle-ph/)
- [HAPI kids](https://hapihumanist.org/category/hapi-kids/)
- [Hapi Metro Manila](https://hapihumanist.org/category/hapi-metro-manila/)
- [environmental humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/category/environmental-humanism/)
- [Success Stories](https://hapihumanist.org/category/success-stories/)
- [HAPI- Dumaguete](https://hapihumanist.org/category/hapi-dumaguete/)
- [HAPI PWD](https://hapihumanist.org/category/hapi-pwd/)
- [Philosophy](https://hapihumanist.org/category/philosophy/)
- [HAPI Bicol](https://hapihumanist.org/category/hapi-bicol/)
- [Youth](https://hapihumanist.org/category/youth/)
- [international humanist conference](https://hapihumanist.org/category/international-humanist-conference/)
- [World Holiday](https://hapihumanist.org/category/world-holiday/)
- [HAPI PRIDE](https://hapihumanist.org/category/hapi-pride/)
- [charity](https://hapihumanist.org/category/charity/)
- [HAPI Affiliate](https://hapihumanist.org/category/hapi-affiliate/)
- [Advocacy](https://hapihumanist.org/category/advocacy/)
- [HAPI Central Luzon](https://hapihumanist.org/category/hapi-central-luzon/)
- [human rights](https://hapihumanist.org/category/human-rights/)
- [HAPI Cagayan de Oro](https://hapihumanist.org/category/hapi-cagayan-de-oro/)
- [HAPI NorthMin](https://hapihumanist.org/category/hapi-northmin/)
- [HAPI Scholars](https://hapihumanist.org/category/hapi-scholars/)
- [Press Release](https://hapihumanist.org/category/press-release/)
- [Spotlight](https://hapihumanist.org/category/spotlight/)
- [appreciation](https://hapihumanist.org/category/appreciation/)

## Tags

- [ethics on social media](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/ethics-on-social-media/)
- [Fake news](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/fake-news/)
- [HAPI Bacolod](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-bacolod/)
- [social media](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/social-media/)
- [hapi](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi/)
- [hapi metro manila](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-metro-manila/)
- [HAPI News](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-news/)
- [iVolunteer](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/ivolunteer/)
- [anniversary](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/anniversary/)
- [HAPI Event](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-event/)
- [HAPI Feeding](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-feeding/)
- [HAPI kids](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-kids/)
- [humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanism/)
- [SHADE](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/shade/)
- [collaboration](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/collaboration/)
- [philanthropy](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/philanthropy/)
- [atheism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/atheism/)
- [features](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/features/)
- [human rights](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/human-rights/)
- [Humanist Alliance Philippines International](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanist-alliance-philippines-international/)
- [environmental humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/environmental-humanism/)
- [empowerment](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/empowerment/)
- [family](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/family/)
- [feminism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/feminism/)
- [humanist](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanist/)
- [WOMEN](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/women/)
- [education](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/education/)
- [awards](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/awards/)
- [events](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/events/)
- [news](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/news/)
- [HAPI General Assembly](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-general-assembly/)
- [HAPI-Cebu](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-cebu/)
- [Risa Hontiveros](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/risa-hontiveros/)
- [secular humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/secular-humanism/)
- [interview](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/interview/)
- [community outreach](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/community-outreach/)
- [environment](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/environment/)
- [HAPI-Leyte](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-leyte/)
- [pay it forward](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/pay-it-forward/)
- [project](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/project/)
- [humanism in action](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanism-in-action/)
- [HAPI Volunteer](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-volunteer/)
- [volunteerism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/volunteerism/)
- [activism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/activism/)
- [advocacy](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/advocacy/)
- [LGBT](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/lgbt/)
- [secularism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/secularism/)
- [COVID-19](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/covid-19/)
- [Marissa](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/marissa/)
- [New York](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/new-york/)
- [filipino](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/filipino/)
- [opinion](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/opinion/)
- [Philippines](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/philippines/)
- [feeding](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/feeding/)
- [youth](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/youth/)
- [HAPI Leadership](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-leadership/)
- [leadership](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/leadership/)
- [nutrition](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/nutrition/)
- [Membership](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/membership/)
- [politics](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/politics/)
- [mission](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/mission/)
- [vision](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/vision/)
- [HAPI Nutricamp](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-nutricamp/)
- [children](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/children/)
- [Asian Humanism Conference](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/asian-humanism-conference/)
- [HAPI Con](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-con/)
- [history](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/history/)
- [statement](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/statement/)
- [fun](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/fun/)
- [HAPI Hearts Day](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-hearts-day/)
- [clean-up](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/clean-up/)
- [christianity](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/christianity/)
- [Equality](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/equality/)
- [lgbtq](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/lgbtq/)
- [religion](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/religion/)
- [Aljohn de Leon](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/aljohn-de-leon/)
- [Bulacan State University](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/bulacan-state-university/)
- [journalism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/journalism/)
- [scammer](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/scammer/)
- [HAPIm HAPI-Nutricamp](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapim-hapi-nutricamp/)
- [shoes](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/shoes/)
- [Alabang](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/alabang/)
- [recycling](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/recycling/)
- [justice](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/justice/)
- [Journey to Reason](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/journey-to-reason/)
- [Brigada Eskwela](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/brigada-eskwela/)
- [american humanist association](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/american-humanist-association/)
- [books](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/books/)
- [hapi volunteers](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-volunteers/)
- [water](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/water/)
- [paypal](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/paypal/)
- [Philippine pesos](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/philippine-pesos/)
- [income generating project](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/income-generating-project/)
- [hapi trees](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-trees/)
- [survey](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/survey/)
- [depression](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/depression/)
- [personal](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/personal/)
- [HAPI ADVOCACY](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-advocacy/)
- [environmentalism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/environmentalism/)
- [HAPI book](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-book/)
- [art](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/art/)
- [debate](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/debate/)
- [Disaster Risk Management](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/disaster-risk-management/)
- [AHC](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/ahc/)
- [Conference](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/conference/)
- [IHEYO](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/iheyo/)
- [International Humanist and Ethical Union](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/international-humanist-and-ethical-union/)
- [Anxiery disorder](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/anxiery-disorder/)
- [awareness](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/awareness/)
- [lecture. orientation](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/lecture-orientation/)
- [NGO](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/ngo/)
- [‬ ‪‎Manila‬](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/manila/)
- [Battle of Manila](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/battle-of-manila/)
- [Carlos Celdran](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/carlos-celdran/)
- [Intramuros](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/intramuros/)
- [Intramuros Administration](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/intramuros-administration/)
- [Manila Transitio 1945](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/manila-transitio-1945/)
- [Philippine History](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/philippine-history/)
- [‎Transitio](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/transitio/)
- [Viva Manila](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/viva-manila/)
- [hapi shade](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-shade/)
- [discussions](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/discussions/)
- [iChill Cafe](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/ichill-cafe/)
- [Meet-and-Greet](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/meet-and-greet/)
- [Metro Manila](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/metro-manila/)
- [Marriage](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/marriage/)
- [Pride](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/pride/)
- [community building](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/community-building/)
- [HAPI Summer Camp](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-summer-camp/)
- [AHC2017](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/ahc2017/)
- [hapicon](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapicon/)
- [camaraderie](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/camaraderie/)
- [LGBTQA](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/lgbtqa/)
- [germany](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/germany/)
- [global humanism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/global-humanism/)
- [NOW](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/now/)
- [announcement](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/announcement/)
- [humanist environmentalism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanist-environmentalism/)
- [nature](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/nature/)
- [tree planting](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/tree-planting/)
- [building a future](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/building-a-future/)
- [community](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/community/)
- [feeding program](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/feeding-program/)
- [HAPI Farm](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-farm/)
- [HAPI Nest](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-nest/)
- [Ethical Issues](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/ethical-issues/)
- [Personal Journey](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/personal-journey/)
- [Rationalism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/rationalism/)
- [Secular Thought](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/secular-thought/)
- [agnostic](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/agnostic/)
- [atheist](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/atheist/)
- [Personal Experience](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/personal-experience/)
- [Philosophy](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/philosophy/)
- [Wisdom](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/wisdom/)
- [agnosticism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/agnosticism/)
- [skepticism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/skepticism/)
- [Feedback](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/feedback/)
- [global humanist](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/global-humanist/)
- [bacolod](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/bacolod/)
- [ego](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/ego/)
- [egoist](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/egoist/)
- [egoistic](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/egoistic/)
- [love nature](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/love-nature/)
- [Sibugay](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/sibugay/)
- [superheroes](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/superheroes/)
- [HAPI Juniors](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-juniors/)
- [Projects](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/projects/)
- [ark project](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/ark-project/)
- [HAPI BCD](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-bcd/)
- [HAPI Founder](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-founder/)
- [Juniors](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/juniors/)
- [hapi qc](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-qc/)
- [school](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/school/)
- [treat](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/treat/)
- [hapi homes](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-homes/)
- [award](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/award/)
- [helping](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/helping/)
- [athiest](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/athiest/)
- [hapi secularism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-secularism/)
- [hereditary religion](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hereditary-religion/)
- [Arts](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/arts/)
- [Embers by Rekindle PH](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/embers-by-rekindle-ph/)
- [Music](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/music/)
- [Poetry](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/poetry/)
- [Rekinlde PH](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/rekinlde-ph/)
- [hapi manila](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-manila/)
- [hapi metro manil](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-metro-manil/)
- [hapi mm](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-mm/)
- [kids nutricamp](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/kids-nutricamp/)
- [legacy](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/legacy/)
- [anti-discrimination](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/anti-discrimination/)
- [sogie](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/sogie/)
- [AIDS](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/aids/)
- [HAPI Jr](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-jr/)
- [HAPI Junior](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-junior/)
- [HIV](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hiv/)
- [Costa Rica](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/costa-rica/)
- [derechos humanos](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/derechos-humanos/)
- [humanismo](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanismo/)
- [respect](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/respect/)
- [public service](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/public-service/)
- [No Outside Intelligence](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/no-outside-intelligence/)
- [HAPI Green Movement](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-green-movement/)
- [Atheist Republic](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/atheist-republic/)
- [Virlanie Foundation](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/virlanie-foundation/)
- [Eco-Tabang](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/eco-tabang/)
- [EEGCI](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/eegci/)
- [Seed4Com](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/seed4com/)
- [University of San Carlos](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/university-of-san-carlos/)
- [Romblon](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/romblon/)
- [meet ups](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/meet-ups/)
- [Beyond Belief Network](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/beyond-belief-network/)
- [Foundation Beyond Belief](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/foundation-beyond-belief/)
- [volunteer](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/volunteer/)
- [disney](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/disney/)
- [globe](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/globe/)
- [Time Please](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/time-please/)
- [adventuro](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/adventuro/)
- [aral pinoy](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/aral-pinoy/)
- [indigenous peoples](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/indigenous-peoples/)
- [maki](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/maki/)
- [aha conference](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/aha-conference/)
- [international council](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/international-council/)
- [las vegas](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/las-vegas/)
- [birthday](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/birthday/)
- [founder](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/founder/)
- [Green Movement](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/green-movement/)
- [humanist voices](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanist-voices/)
- [iheu](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/iheu/)
- [vice-chairman](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/vice-chairman/)
- [aha](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/aha/)
- [campaign](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/campaign/)
- [english](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/english/)
- [humanist manifesto](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanist-manifesto/)
- [infographic](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/infographic/)
- [tagalog](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/tagalog/)
- [warning](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/warning/)
- [zoominfo](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/zoominfo/)
- [LPPCHEA](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/lppchea/)
- [manila bay](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/manila-bay/)
- [carlos](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/carlos/)
- [celdran](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/celdran/)
- [constitution](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/constitution/)
- [conviction](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/conviction/)
- [2018](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/2018/)
- [marikina](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/marikina/)
- [same sex](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/same-sex/)
- [disney aguila](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/disney-aguila/)
- [filipino sign language](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/filipino-sign-language/)
- [fsl](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/fsl/)
- [meeting plate](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/meeting-plate/)
- [field trip](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/field-trip/)
- [national museum](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/national-museum/)
- [natural history](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/natural-history/)
- [angkas](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/angkas/)
- [coastal cleanup](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/coastal-cleanup/)
- [rgen](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/rgen/)
- [world cleanup](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/world-cleanup/)
- [humanists international](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanists-international/)
- [humanitarianism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanitarianism/)
- [atheist morality](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/atheist-morality/)
- [Euthyphro's Dilemma](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/euthyphros-dilemma/)
- [good and evil](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/good-and-evil/)
- [morality](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/morality/)
- [right and wrong](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/right-and-wrong/)
- [secular morality](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/secular-morality/)
- [tama at mali](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/tama-at-mali/)
- [apologetics](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/apologetics/)
- [counter apologetics](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/counter-apologetics/)
- [Eric Ozols](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/eric-ozols/)
- [existence of God](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/existence-of-god/)
- [david hume](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/david-hume/)
- [purpose](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/purpose/)
- [teleological argument](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/teleological-argument/)
- [watchmaker](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/watchmaker/)
- [laguna](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/laguna/)
- [nylc](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/nylc/)
- [sdg](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/sdg/)
- [sustainable development goals](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/sustainable-development-goals/)
- [united nations](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/united-nations/)
- [clean environment](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/clean-environment/)
- [humanist youth](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanist-youth/)
- [Masskara Festival](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/masskara-festival/)
- [No to Plastics](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/no-to-plastics/)
- [Bible](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/bible/)
- [kindness](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/kindness/)
- [Basic FSL](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/basic-fsl/)
- [Deaf Community Awareness](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/deaf-community-awareness/)
- [HAPI Education Series](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-education-series/)
- [inclusive society](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/inclusive-society/)
- [HIV/AIDS Awareness](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hiv-aids-awareness/)
- [pride march](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/pride-march/)
- [Quezon City](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/quezon-city/)
- [Quezon City Pride March](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/quezon-city-pride-march/)
- [Quezon City Pride March 2018](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/quezon-city-pride-march-2018/)
- [Catholicism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/catholicism/)
- [Drugs](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/drugs/)
- [Duterte](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/duterte/)
- [Evolution](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/evolution/)
- [God](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/god/)
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- [Pope](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/pope/)
- [Roman Catholic Church](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/roman-catholic-church/)
- [Scott Douglas Jacobsen](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/scott-douglas-jacobsen/)
- [act of random kindness](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/act-of-random-kindness/)
- [HAPI anniversary](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-anniversary/)
- [Andrew Sullivan](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/andrew-sullivan/)
- [Broader](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/broader/)
- [Cristina Gottardi](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/cristina-gottardi/)
- [Deeper](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/deeper/)
- [Longer: The Banality of Moving the Goal Posts](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/longer-the-banality-of-moving-the-goal-posts/)
- [Meaning remains derived rather than fundamental](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/meaning-remains-derived-rather-than-fundamental/)
- [societies to maintain political power](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/societies-to-maintain-political-power/)
- [und so weiter](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/und-so-weiter/)
- [Wider](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/wider/)
- [Asian Humanism. Secularism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/asian-humanism-secularism/)
- [HAPI Dumaguete](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-dumaguete/)
- [Adulthood](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/adulthood/)
- [AIDS Crisis](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/aids-crisis/)
- [Millenial](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/millenial/)
- [Parenting](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/parenting/)
- [promiscuity](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/promiscuity/)
- [World AIDS Day](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/world-aids-day/)
- [mother](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/mother/)
- [infrastructure](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/infrastructure/)
- [ASEAN](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/asean/)
- [pwd](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/pwd/)
- [Balangaw Project](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/balangaw-project/)
- [bibliophile](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/bibliophile/)
- [biblioteca](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/biblioteca/)
- [book lovers](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/book-lovers/)
- [books for children](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/books-for-children/)
- [Brigada Eskwela 2019](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/brigada-eskwela-2019/)
- [elementary kids](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/elementary-kids/)
- [elementary school](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/elementary-school/)
- [HAPI Bicol](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-bicol/)
- [library](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/library/)
- [literacy program](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/literacy-program/)
- [love for books](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/love-for-books/)
- [Pilar Sorsogon](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/pilar-sorsogon/)
- [school drive](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/school-drive/)
- [school library](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/school-library/)
- [disaster resilience](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/disaster-resilience/)
- [Surigao](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/surigao/)
- [Project Handong](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/project-handong/)
- [Asian humanist](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/asian-humanist/)
- [change the world](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/change-the-world/)
- [Filipino humanist](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/filipino-humanist/)
- [HAPI kami](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-kami/)
- [We are humanists](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/we-are-humanists/)
- [youth power](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/youth-power/)
- [international conference](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/international-conference/)
- [world congress](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/world-congress/)
- [LGBTQI](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/lgbtqi/)
- [Humanism 101](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanism-101/)
- [Humanist Ako](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanist-ako/)
- [I am a Humanist](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/i-am-a-humanist/)
- [June solstice](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/june-solstice/)
- [World Humanist Day 2019](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/world-humanist-day-2019/)
- [End rainbow violence](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/end-rainbow-violence/)
- [IDAHOBIT](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/idahobit/)
- [International Day against Homophobia Biphobia and Transphobia](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/international-day-against-homophobia-biphobia-and-transphobia/)
- [Proud HAPI](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/proud-hapi/)
- [Respeto Naman](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/respeto-naman/)
- [diversity](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/diversity/)
- [HAPI PRIDE](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-pride/)
- [inclusivity](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/inclusivity/)
- [Pride month](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/pride-month/)
- [rainbow](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/rainbow/)
- [Stone Wall Riot](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/stone-wall-riot/)
- [Pride Parade](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/pride-parade/)
- [advocate](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/advocate/)
- [Cafe humaniste](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/cafe-humaniste/)
- [child labor](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/child-labor/)
- [human trafficking](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/human-trafficking/)
- [HAPI HQ](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-hq/)
- [HAPI HQ Opening](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-hq-opening/)
- [charity](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/charity/)
- [Humanists Global](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanists-global/)
- [America](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/america/)
- [international](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/international/)
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- [inspiration](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/inspiration/)
- [story](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/story/)
- [Human RIght](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/human-right/)
- [LGBTQIA+](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/lgbtqia/)
- [SOGIEBILL](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/sogiebill/)
- [transgender](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/transgender/)
- [laughter is the best medicine](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/laughter-is-the-best-medicine/)
- [laughter therapy](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/laughter-therapy/)
- [laughter yoga](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/laughter-yoga/)
- [mental health awareness](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/mental-health-awareness/)
- [positive energy](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/positive-energy/)
- [bisexuality](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/bisexuality/)
- [Bisexuality Awareness Day](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/bisexuality-awareness-day/)
- [Side B Philippines](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/side-b-philippines/)
- [Silent B in LGBTQ+](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/silent-b-in-lgbtq/)
- [HAPI Statement](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-statement/)
- [Bahay Pangarap](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/bahay-pangarap/)
- [HAPI-Central Luzon](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-central-luzon/)
- [incest](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/incest/)
- [rape](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/rape/)
- [victims of domestic abuse](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/victims-of-domestic-abuse/)
- [violence against women and children](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/violence-against-women-and-children/)
- [Women's Center](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/womens-center/)
- [personal story](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/personal-story/)
- [random thoughts](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/random-thoughts/)
- [road to discovery](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/road-to-discovery/)
- [strong woman](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/strong-woman/)
- [World Kindness Day](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/world-kindness-day/)
- [aid](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/aid/)
- [health](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/health/)
- [karapatang pantao](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/karapatang-pantao/)
- [HAPI Empowerment](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-empowerment/)
- [hapi sign language](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-sign-language/)
- [celebration](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/celebration/)
- [HAPI NEW YEAR](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-new-year/)
- [New Year's message](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/new-years-message/)
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- [Happy New Year](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/happy-new-year/)
- [new year greetings](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/new-year-greetings/)
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- [HAPI Youth](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-youth/)
- [mental health](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/mental-health/)
- [human](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/human/)
- [AFP Reserve Command](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/afp-reserve-command/)
- [bayanihan spirit](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/bayanihan-spirit/)
- [call to action](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/call-to-action/)
- [helping frontliners](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/helping-frontliners/)
- [Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/jose-r-reyes-memorial-medical-center/)
- [pandemic](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/pandemic/)
- [charity project](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/charity-project/)
- [covid19](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/covid19/)
- [finding proactive ways to help](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/finding-proactive-ways-to-help/)
- [frontliner](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/frontliner/)
- [mobilization drive](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/mobilization-drive/)
- [virus](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/virus/)
- [feminsim](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/feminsim/)
- [girl power](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/girl-power/)
- [International Women's Month](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/international-womens-month/)
- [Kababaihan](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/kababaihan/)
- [powerful women](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/powerful-women/)
- [The Women of HAPI](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/the-women-of-hapi/)
- [Woman](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/woman/)
- [Women Rule](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/women-rule/)
- [cebu](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/cebu/)
- [humanists](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanists/)
- [COVID](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/covid/)
- [poverty](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/poverty/)
- [twitter](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/twitter/)
- [charity at home](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/charity-at-home/)
- [global crisis](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/global-crisis/)
- [HAPI Alabang](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-alabang/)
- [helping the community](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/helping-the-community/)
- [humanism at work](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanism-at-work/)
- [pandemic crisis](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/pandemic-crisis/)
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- [crisis action](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/crisis-action/)
- [humanity](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/humanity/)
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- [chapter activity](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/chapter-activity/)
- [global pandemic crisis](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/global-pandemic-crisis/)
- [HAPI CDO](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/hapi-cdo/)
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- [helping frontliner](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/helping-frontliner/)
- [IDAHOT](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/idahot/)
- [IDAHOT2020](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/idahot2020/)
- [faith](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/faith/)
- [frontliners](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/frontliners/)
- [help](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/help/)
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- [thinker](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/thinker/)
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- [inequality](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/inequality/)
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- [extremism](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/extremism/)
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- [nightmare](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/nightmare/)
- [calamity](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/calamity/)
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- [christmas](https://hapihumanist.org/tag/christmas/)
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