BREWING OF A REVOLUTION: THE

FOUNDING OF THE KATIPUNAN

The Establishment of the Katipunan

Objectives and Organizational Structure of

the Katipunan

The Triangle Method

Flags and Teachings of the Katipunan

The Women of the Katipunan

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THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
KATIPUNAN
KKK a secret society founded on July 7, 1892 in
Azcarraga Street Tondo, Manila
Founders:

Andres Bonifacio

Ladislao Diwa

Teodoro Plata

Deodato Arellano

Valentin Diaz

Jose Dizon

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EVENTS THAT TRIGGERED
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
THE KATIPUNAN
Corruption became rampant and Filipinos who shouted for
reforms were arrested.
The Filipino people remained poor and Spain did nothing to
protect their welfare.
Upon Rizals return to the Philippines in 1892, Filipino
reformists became inactive and divided.
La Liga Filipina failed to accomplish its mission due to low
morale of its members following Jose Rizals imprisonment.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE
KATIPUNAN

ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE
The Katipunan was headed by three governing bodies:

Moral objective teach the Filipinos good manners,

cleanliness, hygiene, and fine morals
Civic objective defend the oppressed and help the
members who are in need
Political objective achieve independence from Spain
through a revolution

Kataastaasang Sanggunian (Supreme Council)

Sangguniang Bayan (Provincial Council)
Sangguniang Balangay (Barangay Council)
Sangguniang Hukuman/Judicial Council tasked to
resolve/judge cases of those who commit offenses
penalized under the laws of the Katipunan
Katipunan Assembly consisted of the Supreme Council
members and the presidents of the Provincial and
Barangay Councils
Secret Chamber composed of Bonifacio, Jacinto, and
Valenzuela

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THE TRIANGLE METHOD

To maintain the secrecy of the organization, new
members were enlisted through the triangle method.

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FLAGS OF THE
KATIPUNAN
Benita Rodriguez and Gregoria de Jesus

Each recruit had to pass the initiation rites in order to

prove his sincerity to the organization.
Three categories of membership:
Katipon/Associate First degree members
Kawal/Soldier Second degree members
Bayani/Hero Third degree members

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General Mariano Llanera

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FLAGS OF THE
KATIPUNAN

FLAGS OF THE
KATIPUNAN

General Pio del Pilar

Andres Bonifacio

General Gregorio del Pilar

Military leaders of the Katipunan in Naic

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TEACHINGS OF THE
KATIPUNAN
Love God with all your heart.
Always bear in mind that the love of God is also the love of
country, and this too, is love of ones fellowmen.
Engrave in your heart that the true measure of honor and
happiness is to die for the freedom of your country.
Guard the mandates and aims of the KKK as your guard and
honor.

EMILIO
JACINTO

Out of responsibility to ourselves, the performance of our

duties will be the example set for our fellowmen to follow.

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KARTILYA NG KATIPUNAN

KARTILYA NG KATIPUNAN

The life of that is not consecrated to a lofty and reasonable

purpose is a tree without a shade, if not a poisonous weed.

The wise person is cautious in his speech and remains

discreet about thinks that must be regarded.

It is rationale to be charitable and love ones fellow creature,

and to adjust ones conduct, acts and words to what is in
itself reasonable.

Never regard a woman as an object. Respect her

weaknesses, and remember the mother who brought you
into this world and who cared for you in your childhood.

A person with a noble character values honor above selfinterest, while a person with a base character values selfinterest above honor.

A mans worth is not measured by his status in life, neither

by the height of his nose nor the fairness of skin, nor in
being a priest representing God.

Dont waste time; lost wealth can be retrieved, but time is

lost forever.

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THE WOMEN OF THE
KATIPUNAN
They helped the male Katipuneros in disseminating the
ideals of the secret society.
They held parties with dancing and singing so that Spanish
authorities would not detect any secret meetings.
During the revolution, they took care of wounded
Katipuneros.

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