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Assignment 2 Week 3
Name: Ivy Amparo Year/Course/Section: BSTM 1A
Teacher: Prof. Mercy Morales Date: 02-10-2022
Subject: Readings in Philippine History

The KKK and the “Kartilya ng Katipunan”

Emilio Jacinto's "Kartilya ng Katipunan" and the KKK give in-depth study on a certain
topic. The study's primary goal is to present our primary source, author information, historical
context, and importance of "Kartilya ng Katipunan," as well as a lesson learned about the
content. Besides that, the study will explain the relationships between KKK and “Kartilya ng
Katipunan”.
Presentation of historical (primary) source
It is a code of conduct that contains Katipunan's laws and principles (Kataastaasan,
Kagalanggalang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan) and serves as a guide for its members. This
copy of "Kartilya ng Katipunan" was taken from Teodoro Agoncillo's book Revolt of the
Masses, which was translated into Filipino by Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino.
“Kartilya ng Katipunan” by Emilio Jacinto
I. Ang buhay na hindi ginugugol sa isang matayog at banal na layunin ay punong
walang lilim, o kung hindi man ay nakalalasong damo.

II. Ang gawang magaling na may pagyayabang o may paghahangad na makasarili hindi
ay tunay na kabaitan.

III. Tunay na kabanalan ang pagkakawang-gawa, ang pag-ibig sa kapuwa at ang pagiging
tama sa kilos, gawa, at salita.

IV. Maitim man o maputi ang kulay ng balat. Lahat ng tao ay pantay-pantay;
mangyayaring ang isa’y hihigitan sa dunong, yaman, sa ganda; ngunit hindi
mahihigitan ang kanyang pagkatao.

V. Mas pinahahalagahan ng taong marangal ang kanyang puri kaysa pansariling

kapakinabangan sa taong tampalasan, inuuna ang sariling pakinabang.

VI. Sa taong may hiya. salita'y panunumpa.

VII. Huwag mong sayangin ang panahon ang yamng nawala ay maibabalik; ngunit
panahong nagdaan na ay di na muling magdaraan.

VIII. Ipagtanggol ang naaapi at labanan ang nang-aapi.

IX. Ang taong matalino’y nag-iingat sa bawat sasabihin; matutong ipaglihim ang dapat
ipaglihim.

X. Sa matinik na daan ng buhay, lalaki ang siyang gabay ng asawa at mga anak kang ang
umaakat ay tungo sa masima sa kasamaan din hahantong ang inaakay

XI. Huwag mo tingnan ang babae na libangan lamang. Kundi isang katuwang at karamay
sa mga kahirapan ninong buhay gamitin mo nang buong pagpapagitan ang kanyang
(pisikal na kahinaan, at alalahanin ang iyong inang pinagmulan at nag-aruga sa iyong
kasanggulan.

XII. Ang hindi mo ibig gawin sa iyong asawa, anak, at kapatid ay huwag mong gagawin
sa asawa, anak, at kapatid ng iyong kapuwa.

XIII. Hindi makikita sa pagiging hari ang halaga ng tao, hindi rin sa tangos ng ilong at puti
ng mukha, ni sa pagiging pari na kinatawan ng Diyos, hindi sa taas ng katayuan sa
lipunan; totoong tao at mataas na uri, siyang laking gubat at walang nababatid kundi
sariling wika, yaongmay magandang asal, may isang salita, may dangal at puri, yaong
hindi nagpapaapi at hindi nang-aapi; yaong marunong magmahal at magmalasakit sa
bayang kanyang sinilangan.

XIV. Sa paglaganap ng mga aral na ito, maningning na sisikat at sasabog ang matamis na
liwanag ng araw ng kalayaan dito sa abang kapuluan ng nagkaisang magkakalahi't
magkakapatid, ang mga ginugol na buhay, pagod, at mga tiniis na kahirapan ay labis
nang matutumbasan. Kapag napag-aralan na ang lahat ng ito at naniwala siyang kaya
nang gawin ang mga magiging nungkulin, maaari nang punan ang pormularyo ng
pagsapi.
Background of author/artist
Emilio Dizon Jacinto, also known by his revolutionary name pingkian, was born on
December 18, 1865, in Trozo, Tondo, Manila, and is involved in helping to lead the fight for
independence from Spain. After hearing that Dr. Jose Rizal had been imprisoned by the
Spaniards, Jacinto joined Andres Bonifacio and others to form the Katipunan. "Kartilya ng
Katipunan" is his book.
Mariano Jacinto and Josefa Matanza Dizon have a son named Emilio Jacinto. He went to
San Juan De Letran College before transferring to the University of Santo Tomas after
finishing high school. When Emilio initially started his college career, he went to San Juan
de Letran College. He did, however, go on to study law at the University of San Tomas. He
did not finish his education and instead joined the Katipunan in their fight against the
Spaniards. Examples of Jacinto’s works are “Katipunan Nang Manga A. N. B.”(1895),
“Liwanag at Dilim”(1896), and “A la patria”(1897)

Historical context of the document

Examples of Jacinto’s works are

“Katipunan Nang
Manga A. N. B.”(1895), “Liwanag
at Dilim”(1896), and “A la
patria”(1897)
The Kartilya ng Katipunan became the organization's guidebook for new members. (From
Emilio Aguinaldo's The Kartilya ng Katipunan, 2019) The Kartilya ng Katipunan is a set of
principles that explains how each of us should live our lives to the fullest via excellent ideals.

"Life not spent in a lofty and divine purpose is a tree without shade, or otherwise poisonous
grass," said the first code, implying that a life without purpose is a waste of time. It inspires
people to live life that are meaningful.
 The second code is pure aspiration: doing what is right. "Good deeds with boasting and
selfish desires are not really kindness," it says. It instructs us to conduct good deeds without
expecting anything in return.

"Charity, love of neighbor, and uprightness in actions, deeds, and words are truly divine,"
says the third code, emphasizing the importance of love for one another, giving, and good
actions.

The fourth code is all about equality. "Whether the skin is black or white," it says.
Everyone is equal; one may be superior to wisdom, wealth, or beauty, but one's personality
cannot be surpassed." This implies that skin color should not be used as a basis for
discrimination, and one's individuality cannot be surpassed by worldly possessions.
The fifth shows what a Katiponero's honor should mean. "A noble man values his own
honor more than his own good: the wicked man put his own interests," it states, implying that a
Katiponero must choose honor over personal gain.

The sixth states “To a person with dignity. words are oaths.“ this about putting words into
actions.
The seventh says that “Do not waste time; the lost property will be restored; but time has
passed and will not pass again.” This is about moving forward and living in the present rather
than living in the past.

The eight code is about “defending the oppressed and fighting the oppressor.” It's about
saving someone who have been mistreated by others.

The ninth states “The wise man keeps watch over all that is said: learn to keep the
secret.” The ninth ability to keep secrets that must be kept hidden, as well as the ability to
communicate just what is necessary.

The tenth states “In the thorny path of life, man is the guide of wife and children; those
who lead to evil will also lead the guided to evil.” This is about the man being responsible for
guiding him and his family to a good or an evil path.
 The eleventh states “Do not look at the woman as a hobby only. but a helper and
sympathizer in the difficulties of this life, use your (physical) weakness with reverence, and
remember your mother of origin and nurture your infancy.”It is about viewing women as a
partner and not just some pastime for your personal interests.

The twelfth says “What you do not want to do to your wife, son, and brother, do not do to
your neighbor's wife, son, and brother.” It's about doing the right thing by others and not doing
anything that you wouldn't want to happen to your own family, and vice versa.

The thirteenth code states “The value of man is not seen in kingship, nor in the point of
the nose and the white of the face, nor in being a priest representing God, not in the height of
social status; real man and high class, he is a great jungle and knows nothing but his own
language, those who have good manners, have a word, have dignityand honor, those who do not
oppress and do not oppress; those who know how to love and care for their hometown.” It
signifies that a man's worth is not defined by his appearance, profession, or his sentimental
items. A man's worth is determined by his ability to love where he was born and to have a loving
heart.

The fourteenth and last code stated “With the spread of these teachings, the sweet light of
the day of freedom will shine brightly and explode here in the humble archipelago of united
brothers and sisters, the lives spent, the fatigue, and the hardships endured will be greatly
compensated. Once all of this has been studied and he or she believes he or she can do the tasks,
he or she can fill out the membership form.” The final code states that the sacrifices made will be
compensated by freedom thanks to this text, if he or she with certainty can do the tasks stated
within this document.

Importance of the content of the document

Andres Bonifacio, the Katipunan's leader, wrote his own revised version of the
Decalogue, but it was revised and Emilio Jacinto's "Kartilya of Katipunan" was used instead. The
manuscript is one of the few remaining texts from the time. It gives us a look into the
Katipunan's and its members' ideologies today. This helps us to have a better understanding of
the goal. It urged the masses to join the revolution and put a sense of nationalism into practice in
any way they could. This leads up to the Philippines' independence. It establishes the framework
for Filipino thinking in general. Many of the ideas in the Kartilya can also be applied today to
our everyday personal lives and that of the country at present.
The document served as a guide and a source of hope for the Katipuneros in their fight
against Spanish colonization. The significance of this document aided the KKK (Kataas-taasan,
Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan) in offering hope to all Filipinos
oppressed by the Spaniards to one day recapture their independence. This was created in order to
alter Filipinos' views.

Andres Bonifacio's Decalogue, and the Kartilya ng Katipunan. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12,
2020, from http://malacanang.gov.ph/7013-andres-bonifacios-decalogue-and-the-kartilya-ng-
katipunan/
Kartilya ng Katipunan. (2015). In V. Almario (Ed.), Sagisag Kultura (Vol 1). Manila: National
Commission for Culture and the Arts. Retrieved October 13, 2020, from
https://philippineculturaleducation.com.ph/kartilya-ng-katipunan/
The Kartilya ng Katipunan by Emilio Aguinaldo. (2019, February 4). Retrieved October 12,
2020, from https://princessblogs19.wordpress.com/2019/02/04/the-kartilya-ng-katipunan-by-
emilioaguinaldo/#:~:text=It%20emphasizes%20the%20hope%20he,the%20fullest%20through
%20good%20values.

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XV. Sa matinik na daan ng buhay,
lalaki ang siyang gabay ng
asawa at mga anak kang ang
XVI. umaakay ay tungo sa masima
sa kasamaan din hahantong ang
inaaka
XVII. Sa matinik na daan ng
buhay, lalaki ang siyang gabay
ng asawa at mga anak kang ang
XVIII. umaakay ay tungo sa
masima sa kasamaan din
hahantong ang inaak
Ang buhay na hindi ginugugol sa
isang matayog at banal na layunin
ay punong walang lilim, o
kung hindi man ay nakalalasong
damo
Ang buhay na hindi ginugugol sa
isang matayog at banal na layunin
ay punong walang lilim, o
kung hindi man ay nakalalasong
damo.