What is the First Filipino Freethinkers’ Fourm?

The First Filipino Freethinkers’ Fourm (FFFF) is a collaborative initiative of the authors of Filipino Freethinkers. Scheduled on February 28, the FFFF aims to gather freethinkers from all over the Philippines to share a day dedicated to freethinking.

When and Where will it be held?

The event will be held on February 28th, Saturday, from 1pm to 4pm, at the U-View room of Fullybooked, Bonifacio High Street (basement).

What can we expect from the FFFF?

You can expect to learn about the forum’s theme, “Practical Freethinking — Expressing and Promoting Freethought in our Modern Filipino Society”. Freethinkers of diverse opinions on practical freethinking, from the moderate to the militant, will present and audience members are encouraged to ask questions and interact in the open forum following each talk. A moderator will introduce each speaker, facilitate discussion and summarize key points after each open forum.

What is the schedule of events?

The tentative schedule of events is as follows:

12:00 – 1:00 (1:00) Registration
1:00 – 1:10 (0:05) Tribute to Freethought Heroes
1:10 – 1:15 (0:10) The Past and Present of Philippine Freethought; Practical Freethinking defined
1:15 – 1:45 (0:30) 1: Freethought and Politics — Dr. Sylvia Estrada Claudio on the RH Bill
1:45 – 2:15 (0:30) 2: Freethought and Philosophy — Geri Villas on Secular Humanism
2:15 – 2:45 (0:30) 3: Freethought and Science — Maria Isabel Garcia on Science and Freethinking
2:45 – 3:15 (0:30) 4: Offline Freethought — John Paraiso on Grassroots Freethinking
3:15 – 3:45 (0:30) 5: Online Freethought — Benj Espina on Freethought and New Media
3:45 – 3:55 (0:10) The Future of Filipino Freethinkers
3:55 – 4:00 (0:05) Call to Community

How can I attend the FFFF? Do I need to pay a fee?

Entrance to the First Filipino Freethinkers’ Forum is absolutely FREE. However, we recommend that interested participants fill out a registration form or notify us by email to rsvp@filipinofeethinkers.org (include: name, address, email, phone #, companions), so we have an accurate headcount. (see this post regarding registration)

I’m not a freethinker. Can I still attend the FFFF?

Believers are welcome to attend the forum, and are encouraged to participate in the discussions. We promise not to bite.

How can we contact you if we have questions about the FFFF?

You may post a comment on our Contact Page or send an email to secretary@filipinofreethinkers.org. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

I would like to support your cause. How can I make a donation?

First of all, we love you. Secondly, you may contact us through our Contact Page, or by email to donate@filipinofreethinkers.org.Include contact information such as a cellphone or landline number and we will get back to you as soon as possible.