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"Katipunan and the Revolution:

Memoirs of a General"

Santiago Alvarez
 The Katipunan was a secret society and revolutionary
organization that played a significant role in the Philippine
Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. It was founded on July
7, 1892, by Andres Bonifacio, Teodoro Plata, Ladislao Diwa, and a
group of other like-minded individuals in Manila, Philippines. The
society aimed to achieve Philippine independence through
armed revolution and sought to end over three centuries of
Spanish colonization

The Katipunan was officially known as the "Kataas-taasan, Kagalang-

galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan" (Supreme and
Venerable Society of the Sons of the Nation).
Its primary objective was to unite Filipinos in the struggle against
Spanish oppression and achieve independence through armed
resistance.
Random Facts about Katipunan

Andres Bonifacio emerged as the leader of the Katipunan, with Emilio

Aguinaldo later joining its ranks.
The organization attracted members from various social classes and
backgrounds who shared a common goal of liberating the Philippines.
The revolution began on August 23, 1896, when Bonifacio and other
Katipunan members tore their cedulas (residence certificates) at the
house of Juan Ramos in Pugad Lawin, now part of Quezon City.
This event is known as the "Cry of Pugad Lawin" and marked the symbolic
start of the armed struggle against Spanish rule.
Random Facts about Katipunan
The revolution quickly spread across various parts of the Philippines as
more people joined the cause.
Filipino revolutionary forces engaged in guerrilla warfare against Spanish
troops.
On June 12, 1898, in Kawit, Cavite, Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the
independence of the Philippines from Spanish rule.
This proclamation marked the establishment of the First Philippine
Republic.
Despite the declaration of independence, the Philippines faced a new
challenge with the arrival of American forces, leading to the Philippine-
American War (1899-1902).
The conflict resulted in the colonization of the Philippines by the United
States.
 The Katipunan and the
revolution were pivotal in
shaping the course of
Philippine history, laying the
groundwork for the eventual
quest for independence from
colonial powers. The sacrifices
and efforts of those involved in
the revolution are remembered
as crucial steps toward
national sovereignty.
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