NAME: Espectacion,Carl Laurence

BSIT-108

List the 14 regulations of Kartilya of Katipunan and You will write a reflection paper in
which you will state your understanding or viewpoints on the Kartilya ng Katipunan’s
regulations. This activity will serve as your attendance also.

1. Prioritize the love, for God above everything. Prioritize the love for ones country over
personal interests.

2. Reject the authority of Spain and any obligations to pay tribute.

3. Stand up for those who are oppressed and fight for a society.

4. Encourage education and the pursuit of knowledge.

5. Strive for equality between Filipinos and Spaniards.

6. Refrain from engaging in theft, murder or any other criminal activities.

7. Maintain cleanliness and good hygiene practices.

8. Avoid using language and behaving rudely towards others.

9. Value. Respect, in family relationships.

10. It is important to approach all interactions, with humility and honesty.

11. Encourage diligence and dedication in ones work.

12. Take a stand against activities, like gambling and other harmful behaviors.

13. Maintain confidentiality when it comes to matters concerning the Katipunan.

14. Be willing to make sacrifices for the pursuit of freedom.

Reflection
This statement describes the Katipunan Kartilya which symbolizes the invincible soul
and beliefs that inspired the Filipino revolutionaries during their struggle against the
Spanish colonial regime. Reading on, I find that the Kartilyo is divided into fourteen
sections – all quite relevant, even as I read them over ten thousand miles away.

To begin with, it brings into limelight the urgent need for selflessness and patriotism in
an atmosphere where self-love has become widespread under the guise of loving God
all. This reminds us that we must look beyond our own personal interests and strive for
the common benefit of our country and its citizens. This principle advocates for the re-
embrace of those cultural values that hold in high-esteem societal wellbeing in a time of
individuality dominance.

In an unequal society where segregation prevails ,commitment to justice and defending

the oppressed strikes deep chord. It is a reminder to us; it wants us always to be
champions of justice and defenders of voiceless or neglected.

This means that it’s an appeal to treat knowledge as important, and highlight that there
can be no advancement without an informed populace. It’s a call in age of bloat for
finding valuable knowledge or wisdom so as to contribute something significant into
community.

This brings me back to the point that these concepts aren’t restricted with particular
periods of time and are applicable even in everyday life. With such stories, they
encourage us to be excellent citizens by being kind-hearted as well as pursuing fairness
in equal measure. By adhering to these principles, it is possible to constructively build a
more just and harmonized society not only in the Philippines, but everywhere else in the
world.