KKK

 KKK (Kataasantaasan Kagalanggalangan Katipunan ng mga Anak Ng Bayan)was a Philippine

revolutionary society founded by anti-Spanish colonialism Filipinos in Manila in 1892; its primary
goal was to gain independence from Spain through a revolution.
 Documents discovered in the 21st century suggest that the society had been organized as early
as January 1892 but may not have become active until July 7 of the same year; that was the date
that Filipino writer [José Rizal] was to be banished to [Dapitan].Founded by Filipino patriots
Andrés Bonifacio, Teodoro Plata, Ladislao Diwa and others, the Katipunan was a secret
organization until it was discovered in 1896. This discovery led to the outbreak of the Philippine
Revolution.The Katipunan being a secret organization, had its members subjected to the utmost
secrecy and abidance to the rules established by the society member. Aspiring applicants were
given standard initiation rites in order to become members of the society. At first, membership
in the Katipunan was only open to male Filipinos; later, women were accepted into the society.
The Katipunan had its own publication, Kalayaan (Freedom) which issued its first and last
printing in March 1896. Revolutionary ideals and works flourished within the society, and
Filipino literature was expanded by some of its prominent members.

Katipunero

 Andres Bonifacio, (born Nov. 30, 1863, Manila—died May 10, 1897, Mt. Buntis, Phil.), Philippine
patriot, founder and leader of the nationalist Katipunan society, who instigated the revolt of
August 1896 against the Spanish. Bonifacio advocated complete independence from Spain. In
1892 he founded the Katipunan in Manila, modelling its organization and ceremony on that of
the Masonic order. The Katipunan at first grew slowly, but by 1896 it had an estimated 100,000
members and branches not only in Manila but also in central Luzon and on the islands of Panay,
Mindoro, and Mindanao. Its members were mostly workers and peasants; the urban middle
class supported reform rather than revolution.
 Deodato Arellano (July 26, 1844 – October 7, 1899) was a propagandist from the Philippines and
the first president of the Katipunan, which was founded at his home in Azcarraga Street (Claro
M. Recto Avenue today), Manila. He was first to be given the title Supremo by the Katipunan.
 Teodoro Plata was a Filipino patriot, and a co-founder of the Katipunan, the secret society which
sparked the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in 1896. He met Andrés Bonifacio at a
boarding house in Manila along with Ladislao Diwa who was then a law student at the University
of Santo Tomas.
 Valentín Díaz (1 November 1845 – 11 December 1916) was a treasurer and Filipino patriot who
was among the founders of the Katipunan that started the Philippine Revolution against Spain in
1896. Díaz was born in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. He was a member of La Liga Filipina, which José Rizal
founded to peacefully promote reforms in the Spanish colonial administration of the Philippines.
Being a resident of Tondo in Manila, he joined the La Liga council that was headed by Andrés
Bonifacio, who founded the Katipunan.
 Ladislao Diwa y Nocon (June 27, 1863 – March 12, 1930) was a fiscal and Filipino patriot who
was among the founders of the Katipunan that initiated the Philippine Revolution against Spain
in 1896.
 José Matanza Dizon (died January 11, 1897) was a Filipino patriot who was among those who
founded the Katipunan that sparked the Philippine Revolution
 Emilio Jacinto y Dizon (December 15, 1875 – April 16, 1899) was a Filipino general during the
Philippine Revolution. He was one of the highest-ranking officers in the Philippine Revolution
and was one of the highest-ranking officers of the revolutionary society Kataas-taasan,
Kagalang-galang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan, or simply and more popularly called
Katipunan, being a member of its Supreme Council. He was elected Secretary of State for the
Haring Bayang Katagalugan, a revolutionary government established during the outbreak of
hostilities. He is popularly known in Philippine history textbooks as the Brains of the Katipunan
while some contend he should be rightfully recognized as the “Brains of the Revolution
 Jose Rizal by giving advice to andres bonifacio.rizal told that the timing was not right for a
revolution. The people were not yet ready and they did not have enough weapons. He
suggested that the Katipunan obtain the support of wealthy and influential Filipinos first, in
order to gain financial assistance. He also recommended Antonio Luna as commander of its
armed forces, since Luna had much knowledge and expertise in military tactics.
 Pío Valenzuela y Alejandrino was a Filipino physician and revolutionary leader. At the age of 23,
he joined the society of Katipunan, a movement which sought the independence of the
Philippines from Spanish colonial rule and started just Philippine Revolution and also he is the
one bonifacio sent to dapitan for the advice of Jose rizal.

Objective of katipunan

 To develop a strong alliance with each and every Katipunero

 To unite Filipinos into one solid nation;
 To win Philippine independence by means of an armed conflict (or revolution);[17]
 To establish a republic after independence

Kartilya

The Kartilya was about the thirteen lessons that serve as the Katipuneros’ guide in living with morals
and good values. It was like a code of conduct that shows how to be a true Filipino in words and
action. I believe that this Kartilya ng Katipuan shows the path on how to live a meaningful life for
every Filipino. Each lesson is unique in such a way that it tackle different aspects of person’s life.
Many of us may have different explanation and understanding about it but it is appropriate to have
a better understanding or explanation to its contents.

Created

The Kartilya was made, mainly for the Katipuneros. Upon joining the Katipunan, members were
required to read the Kartilya and adhere to its code of conduct. Changing the way people thought
and acted was the most important to the early Katipuneros, they understood that it was the only
way to change the Philippines for the better.

Author of kartilya

Emilio Jacinto was an eloquent and brave young man that brought him in the position for the “Brain
of Katipunan”. He wrote a newspaper entitled “ Kalyaan” and was the author of “Kartilya ng
Katipunan”. This is the guide book for new members and current members of katipunan. He was one
of the highest ranking officers in the Philippines Revolution and was one of the highest ranking
officers of the revolutionary society Kataas – taasang, Kagalang – galangang na Katipunan ng mga
Anak ng Bayan or simply and more popularly called Katipunan, being a member of its Supreme
Council.

The katipunan code of conduct

1. The life that is not consecrated to a lofty and reasonable purpose is a tree without a shade, if
not a poisonous weed
2. To do good for personal gain and not for its own sake is not virtue.
3. It is rational to be charitable and love one’s fellow creature, and to adjust one’s conduct, acts
and words to what is in itself reasonable.
4. Whether our skin be black or white, we are all born equal: superiority in knowledge, wealth and
beauty are to be understood, but not superiority by nature
5. The honorable man prefers honor to personal gain; the scoundrel, gain to honor.
6. To the honorable man, his word is sacred.
7. Do not waste thy time: wealth can be recovered but not time lost.
8. Defend the oppressed and fight the oppressor before the law or in the field.
9. The prudent man is sparing in words and faithful in keeping secrets
10. 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
11. Thou must not look upon woman as a mere plaything, but as a faithful companion who will
share with thee the penalties of life; her (physical) weakness will increase thy interest in her and
she will remind thee of the mother who bore thee and reared thee.
12. What thou dost not desire done unto thy wife, children, brothers and sisters, that do not unto
the wife, children, brothers and sisters of thy neighbor.
13. Man is not worth more because he is a king, because his nose is aquiline, and his color white,
not because he is a *priest, a servant of God, nor because of the high prerogative that he enjoys
upon earth, but he is worth most who is a man of proven and real value, who does good, keeps
his words, is worthy and honest; he who does not oppress nor consent to being oppressed, he
who loves and cherishes his fatherland, though he be born in the wilderness and know no
tongue but his own.
14. When these rules of conduct shall be known to all, the longed-for 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 lives of those who have gone before,
the fatigues and the well-paid sufferings will remain. If he who desires to enter (the Katipunan)
has informed himself of all this and believes he will be able to perform what will be his duties,
he may fill out the application for admission.