Assessment # 5:

Kartilya ng Katipunan by Emilio Jacinto

 
Name: MACARAIG, Geemaica M.                                     Score:__________
Year/Section: BSIE – 1GK Date:_ ____________

 
1. Give three reasons why the Kartilya ng Katipunan is important to the grand narrative of
Philippine History.
 Kartilya ng Katipunan showed its readers of what are primary steps of building
the revolutionary movement against the Spanish colonization. This also stated that
the recruitment of members was kept secret to protect their identity until Supremo
Bonifacio decided to grant an open recruitment to expand the organization.
 This written work showed the characteristics a katipon must have or practice. This
shows that a katipon must be a man of virtue and whole-heartedly willing to fight
for the freedom of our country.
 Kartilya ng Katipunan is important part of the narrative of Philippine History
because it is one example of a primary source and was written by Emilio Jacinto
who took part to what happened that time. He showcased in this work how did the
KKK was able to build the revolutionary group to fight for our country’s
independence.

 
2.      Identifying the values that we need or lack in order for us to become dignified and noble
citizens of our nation. 

Complete the matrices below by supplying the values that we need in order to create a
dignified society and nation which can be derived from the Jacinto’s Kartilya and Bonifacio’s
Decalogue. On the left column, write the teachings and on the right side, derive the values.

   

Teachings of Jacinto’s Kartilya  

 
1.  A life that is not dedicated to a great and
sacred cause is like a tree without a shade, or a
poisonous weed.
Values that we need as a nation
 We need to have a purpose in our lives, and
continue to develop to become a better
person and better citizen of our nation.

2.  A good deed lacks virtue if it springs from a

desire for personal profit and not from a sincere A thing that is done with personal desires is
desire to do good. not good enough; we must do things with a
pure intention of doing good for the
betterment the society.
3.  True charity renders in acts of compassion,
in love for one’s fellowmen, and in making true  Dedication, as a part of a nation we must
reason the measure of every move, deed, and show our burning passion for the people and
word. for the country.
4.  Be their skin dark or pale, all men are equal.
One can be superior to another in knowledge,
wealth, and beauty… but not in being.
5.  A person with a noble character values
honor above self-interest, while a person with
an ignoble character values self-interest above
honor.
6.  An honorable man’s word is his bond.
7.  Don’t waste time; lost wealth may be
recovered, but time lost is lost forever.
8.   Defend the oppressed and fight the
oppressor.
9.   An intelligent man is he who takes care in
everything he says and keeps quiet about what
must be kept secret.
10.   Along thorny path of life, the man leads
the way and his wife and children follow. If the
leader goes the way of perdition, then do so
those who are led.
Equity, your physical appearance do not
matter, it doesn’t make anyone superior from
others. We need equity to show and discover
the more important things, knowledge and
talent.
 Being rightful and honorable. We must put
our honor intact and don’t be blinded with
the wrong way of success.
 Being a man of your words, stand by your
decisions and earn other’s trust and respect as
you do so.
 Being mindful, we must make the most out
of the opportunities given to us because not
all people are privileged enough to be given
such.
 Justice, we must fight for the right and
punish the wrong. This must be given to
those who really deserve it and not to those
who are unworthy.
 Mindfulness and being sensitive. One should
be humble of his success and proud of what
he believes in.
 Good leadership, be a good leader to have
good followers. And in time that one needs to
step up, he/she can also inspire his/her
followers to do good.

11.  Do not treat woman as mere plaything, but
as a helpmate and a partner in the hardships of
this existence. Have due to regard to her
weakness, and remember the mother who
brought you into this world and nurtured you in
your infancy.
12.  What you would not want done to your
wife, daughter, and sister, do not do to the wife, Application of the Golden Rule in one’s life.
daughter, and sister of another.
13.  A man’s worth does not come from him
being a king or in the height of his nose and the
whiteness of his face, or in him being a priest ,
a representative of God, or in his exalted
position on the face of this earth.
Teachings of Bonifacio’s Decalogue  Values that we need as a nation
1.  Love God with all your heart.
2.  Bear in mind that the love of God is also
love of country, and this too is the love one’s
fellowmen.
 Equality, don’t sort our people by their
gender, see them as what they are as a
person. Don’t limit one to do what he/she
wants just because of his/her gender.
We must not do what we don’t want other do
to us and being respectful to others, for the
respect to bounce back to you.
 One’s physical appearance and social status
doesn’t define him, it is about his principles.
We shouldn’t tag a person respected just
because he is rich, but because he is a man of
his words and life principles.
Burning love and passion to what we stand
for. Love God whole heartedly as we love
and adore our country.
 Loving God means love for everyone, our
nation, our countrymen, ourselves. Our
continuous faith to Him will help us to
strengthen as a nation.
3.  Engrave in your heart that the true measure
of honor and happiness is to die for the
freedom of your country.
4.  All your good wishes will be crowned with
success if you have serenity, constancy, reason,
and faith in your acts and endeavor.
5.  Guard the mandates and aims of the K.K.K.
as you guard your honor.
6.  It is the duty of all to defend, at the risk of
their own lives, and wealth anyone who runs
great risks in the performance of his duty.
7.  Our responsibility to ourselves and the
performance of our duties will be the example
set for our fellowmen to follow.
 Patriotism, strive for the betterment of our
nation to attain betterment for and of its
people.
 Commitment, Dedication and Passion. As
we wish for an improvement and success for
ourselves we should be committed, dedicated
and passionate to do the things that will lead
us to our goals.
 Dignity and Integrity; protect and care for
the values and rights of our country just like
how we protect and care for ourselves.
 Selflessness and Sacrifices; our ancestors
was selfless enough to fight for our freedom,
they sacrificed their lives for their love of
country. Now it is our time to fight to intact
the freedom that was given to us.
 We need to be righteous to become a good
example for others especially to the youth
which helps to develop a better society.
 8.  Insofar as it is within your power, share
your means with the poor and the unfortunate.
9.  Diligence in the work that gives sustenance
to you is the true basis of love – love your own
self, for your wife and children, and for your
brothers and countrymen.
10.  Punish the scoundrel and traitor and praise
all good work. Believe, likewise, that the aims
of the K.K.K. are God-given, for the will of the
people is also the will of God.
 Showing generosity, this not only means
about the money and wealth you can give to
others but also the smallest things that can
mean so much to them like, motivation,
knowledge, and compassion.
Willingness, being committed and motivated
in doing your task reflects your personality as
an individual and how you show your
passion in what you do reflects on how you
show your passion to others, specifically
your family.
 Acknowledging and appreciating success,
one should not drag other’s name just
because he failed, but he should make it his
example. And the negativity should vanish to
attain a better society.