"The Duties of the Sons of the People" by Andres Bonifacio

Decalogue of "The Duties of the Sons of the People"

by Andres Bonifacio

I. Love God full-heartedly.

II. Bear always in mind that the true love of God is love of Country, love which is also
true love of man.

III. Bear always in mind that the true measure of honor and of charity is to die in defense
of your Country.

IV. Serenity, constancy, reason, and faith in whatever act of endeavor, crown with
success every desire.

V. Guard, as you would your honor, the mandates and aims of the K.K.K.

VI. It is incumbent on all that he who runs a serious risk in complying with his duties
should be protected at the sacrifice of life and riches.

VII. Let the achievement of each, either in self-control or in compliance with duty, be an
example to his fellow.

VIII. Help to the limit of your endurance, share your wealth with the needy or
unfortunate.

IX. Diligence in your daily work to earn a living is the true expression of love and
affection for yourself, for your wife, for your child, for your brother, and for your
countryman.

X. Believe in the chastisement of the perverseand the treacherous and in the reward of
all good work. Believe, also, that the aims of the K.K.K. are the gifts of God; for the
hopes of the Country are also the hopes of God.

From the official program for the inauguration of the Bonifacio Monument, 1933