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Gutierrez, Princess Jovelyn C. BSN2Y1-1B

Readings in Philippine History
Write the contribution and relevance of the following readings in understanding the grand
narrative of Philippine History:

a. Kartilla ng Katipunan by Emilio Jacinto (enumerate 5 and explain)

1. They saw themselves as not only as inheritors of the Age of Enlightenment, but intellectual
and moral revolutionaries fighting to create and define a nation and culture that was post-
Enlightenment. Kartilya ng Katipunan is a set of principles that shows the path on how each and
every one of us must live of lives by living to the fullest through good values.
2. Just like Rizal who pushed Filipinos to think critically with full understanding, this code of
conduct was made to inform people of what they deserve to know for making their lives better.
Filipinos of different backgrounds united with a common goal: to resist colonialism.
3. It presented its concept of virtuous living as lessons for self reflection, rather than as direct
prescriptions. It asserted that it was the internal, not the external qualifications that make human
greatness he journey to freedom is long and hard. The price of bravery and principle is high.
4.The Kartilya ng Katipunan was made to change the thoughts of every Filipino’s unacceptable
behavior. Katipunan was not just an organization working towards the freedom of the Filipinos.
They built on the ideological and political foundation constructed by men and women who
sacrificed themselves because of their love for the country and for the people.
5. The Kartilya was the moral and intellectual foundation used to guide the actions of Katipuneros. Upon
joining the Katipunan, members were required to read the Kartilya and adhere to its code of conduct. The
actual lessons of the Revolution, the hard work of reformism, the need to define politically and
ideologically end goals, the paramount urgency of education and inculcating broader values.

b. The Declaration of Philippine Independence by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista (enumerate 5

and explain)
1. The most significant achievement of Emilio Aguinaldo’s Dictatorial Government was the
Proclamation of the Philippine Independence from Spain in Kawit, Cavite.  Aguinaldo
believed that such move would inspire the people to fight eagerly against the Spaniards and at
the same time, lead the foreign countries to recognize the independence of the country.
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2. The Americans occupied Manila and planned peace negotiations with Spain; Aguinaldo
convened a revolutionary assembly, the Malolos, in September. This drew a democratic
constitution, the first ever in Asia, and government was formed with Aguinaldo.
3.  The Philippine National Anthem, which struggles and the glory of Filipino people in
search of freedom from foreign denomination, which was composed by Julian Felipe and played
by the San Francisco de Malabon Band. Served as symbolism of how patriotic filipinos are and
the peace that our heroes worked hard to gain.
4. For the first time, the Philippine National Flag, made in Hongkong by Mrs. Marcela
Agoncillo, assisted by Lorenza Agoncillo and Delfina Herboza. This symbolizes the unity, love
and respect of the filipinos to their own country that until now we are compassionate to our flag
remembering our love for our country and the Katipunan members who fought for our
independence.
5. The Philippine Declaration was signed by ninety-eight persons, among them an American
army officer who witnessed the proclamation. Aguinaldo made arrangements with U.S.
authorities to return to the Philippines and assist the United States in the war against Spain. This
attraction program gained important Filipino supporters and undermined the revolutionaries’
popular appeal, which significantly aided the U.S. military effort to win the war.