I: KKK and the Kartilya ng Katipunan

II: ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

"Whether their skin be dark or white, all human persons are

equal; one may be superior in knowledge, in wealth, in
beauty, but not in being more human." - Emilio
Jacinto, Kartilya ng Katipunan.

 Emilio Jacinto, born on December 15, 1875, in

Manila, was a brilliant and courageous young man
who was the heart and mind of the Katipunan,
Andres Bonifacio's revolutionary group.
 Emilio Jacinto was in charge of managing the
Katipunan's funds and acting as its spokesperson
during the revolution.
 Along with that, he wrote the Kartilya ng Katipunan,
the movement's official manual.
 Jacinto, who was only 21 years old, rose to the rank
of general in the organization's guerilla force and
participated actively in the battle against the Spanish in the vicinity of Manila.
 Emilio Jacinto, a 23-year-old revolutionary from Magdalena, Laguna, fought against the Spanish.
 In February 1898, he was severely injured during a skirmish at the Maimpis River.
 The Philippine Revolution was greatly influenced by Emilio Jacinto, a Filipino revolutionary with
progressive beliefs.

III: HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE DOCUMENT

 An anti-Spanish Filipino group called the Kataastaasan, Kagalanggalang Katipunan ng mga Anak
ng Bayan (KKK) was established in Manila in 1892.
 Their main objective was to overthrow Spain in order to achieve independence.
 Kartilya ng Katipunan" is the name of the elaborate structure and established value system they
developed to direct the organization as a whole in pursuit of a single objective.
 New members used the text, which was initially called "Lessons of the Organization of the Sons
of Country," as a manual.
 The original title of the document, Katungkulang Gagawin ng mga Z.LI.B. The document (Duties
of the People's Sons) describes the principles Katipuneros ought to embrace.
 Andres Bonifacio, the man credited with starting the Philippine Revolution and former head of
the Katipunan Supreme Council, penned it in 1986.
 The rules—which together made up the Decalogue—reflect Bonifacio's passionate opinions
regarding the duties and responsibilities of the group.
 As the organization's code of conduct, the Katipunan is represented by the Kartilya ng
Katipunan.
 The fourteen rules it provides outline the proper etiquette for a Katipunan.
  In general, the rules contained in the Kartilya can be seen as those that will help the member
become a morally upright person and regulations that will direct how he respects other people.

IV: CONTENT & PRESENTATION

 The 14 principles or code of conduct was conducted for those citizens who wants to join the
revolutionary group or movement. The principles aimed that the newcomers will serve the
country wholeheartedly with fairness and being loyal to their country.
 Andres Bonifacio had already made the first code of conduct. However, he preferred using
Emilio Jacinto’s revisions that serves as the guidebook for the newcomers.
 The Kartilya ng Katipunan was made to change the thoughts of every Filipino’s unacceptable
behavior.

V: CONTRIBUTION AND RELEVANCE OF THE DOCUMENT IN UNDERSTANDING OF THE GRAND

NARRATIVE OF PHILIPPINE HISTORY

 The Kartilya ng Katipunan is a code of conduct meant to direct Filipinos in leading moral lives
and refraining from rude conduct.
 The Katipunan was built by men and women who gave their lives in service to their nation and
people, and it was made to expand on the Katipunan’s political and ideological foundation.
 The purpose of the code of conduct is to educate the public on matters that will improve their
life and the lives of those around them.
 The path to freedom is arduous and long, and courage and morality come at a terrible cost.
 Every member of the Katipunan must swear allegiance to the Kartilya ng Katipunan in order to
demonstrate their commitment to being a part of the group of people seeking change.
 The Kartilya ng Katipunan united Filipinos to fight for their rights.