JOEMEL I.

VIÑAS

BSCRIM 24

Reflection “The Modified Structure of the Katipunan”

The Modified Structure of the Katipunan & First and Second Meeting of the
Tejeros

The modified organizational structure of katipunan was modified because of

increasing numbers of people are joining. The structure was composed of The
“Kataastaasang Sanggunian” (supreme council) was the highest governing body of
the Katipunan. It was headed by a supremo, or president. Each province had a
“Sangguaniang Bayan” (Provincial Council) and each town had a “Sangguniang
Balangay” (Popular Council).

On March 22, 1897 the Tejeros Convention was held in order to reconcile the
differences between the two factions of the Katipunan: the Magdalo, which viewed
Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy as its leader, and the Magdiwang, which gravitated
towards Andres Bonifacio. The outcome was a decision that the Katipunan should
be dissolved and a revolutionary government established. Elections were held for
its officers: Emilio Aguinaldo as President and Andres Bonifacio, the former
leader of the Katipunan, was elected Director of the Interior. Initially, Bonifacio
accepted his position, but was insulted when Daniel Tirona objected. Bonifacio
declared the proceedings of the Tejeros Convention null and void and established a
new government. This was seen as an act of treason by the others and Bonifacio
was charged with refusing to recognize newly established Revolutionary
Government. He was arrested and sentenced to death in Maragondon, Cavite.