KARTILYA NG

KATIPUNAN
Background of the Author

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 Emilio Jacinto
• Emilio Jacinto y Dizon • Parents- Mariano Jacinto
and Josefa Dizon.
• Filipino General during the • comes from a poor family.
Philippine Revolution.
• Nephew of Jose Dizon
• Wrote the Kartilya ng
Katipunan • Colegio de San Juan de
Letran in Intramuros
• Born in Trozo, Manila on • Transferred to the
December 15,1875. University of Santo Tomas
to take up Law

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• 19- his age when he joined the
katipunan in 1894
• One of the highest-ranking officer in
the Philippine Revolution
• One of the highest-ranking officers of
the revolutionary society Kataas-
taasan, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan Adios.
ng mga Anak ng Bayan/Katipunan
• He became Bonifacio’s closest advisor,
and oversaw the financial affairs of the
Katipunan
• He was also a poet. He wrote literary
pieces, the most famous of which was
the patriotic A La Patria, in October,
1897, signed Dimas-ilaw. It was
inspired by Jose Rizal’s Mi Ultimo

• Also known as the utak ng katipunan

• Emiliong Bata- his nickname according

to historian Dr Isagani R. Medina,1992.

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• Linguistics: Spanish and Tagalog/Filipino

• Reading books was one of Emilio’s greatest passions.

• One of his favorite books was the one about the French Revolution. He also learned quite
a few things about the art of war, military strategies and ways of making weapons of
war.

• He also edited and wrote for the Katipunan newspaper “Kalayaan”–Freedom in Tagalog.
He wrote in the newspaper under the pen name Dimasilaw, and in the Katipunan he was
called Pingkian.

• After Bonifacio's death he still continued to fight against the the Spaniards but he
refused to join the forces of General Emilio Aguinaldo

• April 16, 1899- the date of his death

• Age- 24 yrs old
• Cause - malaria, which he had contracted while in Majayjay, Laguna

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Historical Background
• In 1986, Andres Bonifacio the father of the Philippine Revolution and once the
President of the Supreme Council of the Katipunan, penned the duties of the sons
of the people, a list of the duties and responsibilities to be followed strictly by
every member of the organization. The rules constituted a Decalogue, and
embodied Bonifacio’s passionate beliefs

• The Kartilya ng Katipunan was originally titled Katungkulang Gagawin ng mga

Z.LI.B. (Duties of the Sons of the People). It was never published because Bonifacio
believed that Jacinto’s kartilya was superior to what he had made. It served as the
guidebook for new members of the organization, which laid out the group's rules
and principles and was primarily written by Andres Bonifacio. Emilio Jacinto later
made revisions creating a new rulebook known as Decalogue which then served as
a guidebook for newcomers, those who are willing to join the group.

• The original version has 14 paragraphs that contains the values that a Katipunero
should possess. Each paragraph is unique in such a way that they tackle different
aspects of a person’s life. In which case, anyone may have different interpretations
of it. Hence, it is only appropriate for the members and those interested to join the
organization to have a better understanding or explanation to its contents.

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Analysis of the important
information found in the document
“The life that is not consecrated to a
lofty and reasonable purpose is a tree
without a shade, if not poisonous weed.”
• The third shows what kindness really
• The first highlights the importance of
means.
living a purpose-driven life.
“Whether our skin is black or white, we
“To do good for personal gain and not
are all born equal: superiority in
for its own sake is not virtue.”
knowledge, wealth and beauty are to be
• The second principle is all about doing understood, but not superiority by
the right thing. nature.”
“It is rational to be charitable and love • The fourth principle highlights equality.
one’s fellow creature, and to adjust
one’s conduct, acts and words to what is
in itself reasonable.”

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 “The honorable man prefers honor to personal
gain; the scoundrel, gain to honor.”
• The fifth principle shows what honor should
mean for a Katipunero.
“To the honorable man, his word is sacred.”
• The sixth principle is all about being man of word.
“Do not waste thy time: wealth can be recovered
but not time lost.”
• The seventh principle gives the importance to
time.
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“Defend the oppressed and fight the oppressor
before the law or in the field.”
• The eighth principle is about fighting for what is
right.
“The prudent man is sparing in words and faithful in
keeping secrets.”
• The ninth highlights the importance of trust.
“On the thorny path of life, man is the guide of
woman and the children, and if the guide leads to
the precipice, those whom he guides will also go
there.
• The tenth is all about being able to lead a family
 “Thou must not look upon woman as a “Man is not worth more because he is a
mere plaything, but as a faithful king, because his nose is aquiline, and his
companion who will share with the thee color white, not because he is a priest, a
the penalties of life; her (physical) will servant of God, nor because of the high
remind thee of the mother who bore thee prerogative that he enjoys upon earth, but
and reared thee.” he is worth most who is a man proven and
real value, who does good, keeps his
• The eleventh principle is all about words, is worthy and honest; he who does
women. not oppress nor consent to being
“What thou dost not desire done unto thy oppressed, he who loves and cherishes his
wife, children, brothers and sisters, that do fatherland, though he be born in the
not unto the wife, children, brothers and wilderness and know no tongue but his
sisters of thy neighbor.” own.
• The twelfth principle gives the • The thirteenth principle is about having
importance to every actions that one has the right character.
to make. • The last, shows a glimpse of what the
author desires.

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 “When these rules of conduct shall be
known to all, the longed-for the sun of
Liberty shall rise brilliant over this most
unhappy portion of the globe and its
rays shall diffuse everlasting joy among
the confederated brethren of the same
rays,.”
• The last, shows a glimpse of what the
author desires.

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Contribution and Relevance of the Document
in Understanding the Grand Narrative of
Philippine History
• In the history of the Philippines, “Kartilya ng Katipunan” played a
big role and contributed a lot in providing the independence that
Filipinos are enjoying today.
• The people formed a secret society named the KKK and it was led
by Andres Bonifacio.
• To join the society one must fully understand and internalize their
reason. The” Kartilya ng Katipunan” is composed of guiding
principles and main teachings so that they will perform their
duties wholeheartedly. It asserted that it was the internal
qualifications that make human greatness.
• In 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal signed the proclamation
No.28 declaring June 12, as Independence Day, (replacing July 4).
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Relevance of the Document in
Modern Time

An evidence of
Solidarity

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Relevance of the Document in
Modern Time

To give honor to

History

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