THE KARTILYA OF

THE KATIPUNAN
LESSON 5
Objectives:
• examine the content, context, and
perspective of the document
presented
• Determine the main teaching and
guiding principles of the Kartilya
• Recognize the mportance of the
Kartilya to the past and today’s
society
The KKK
(Kataastaasang Kagalang-
galangang Katipunan ng
mga Anak ng Bayan)

 was a Revolutionary Society

that espoused independence
and freedom for the
Philippines through force and
arms
Objectives of the KKK
• Separation of the Philippines
from Spain
• Development of the Filipinos as
Citizens of their own nation
once independence was
achieved.
Recruitment
Process
followed the masonic initiation rites while its
structure was said to be based on Rizal’s
aborted reformist organization, the La Liga
Filipina.

the new members of the society were

indocrinated with the Katipunan rules and its
teachings that emphasized the value of the love
of one’s country and fellow Filipinos
Historical Context
the First move towards independence
began on July, 1892 when Katipunan was
first established by Andres Bonifacio
Kartilya ng Katipunan was primary written
by Andres Bonifacio. Emilio Jacinto later
made revisions creating a new rulebook
known as Decalogue.
born out of the failure of Reform
Movement against Spain
 DECALOGUE
I. Love God full-heartedly
 God wants us to love Him with
our whole being. If God will be
the center of everything, we
can live in a peaceful and happy
community.
 CHRISTOCENTRIC
 DECALOGUE
II. Bear always in mind that the
true love of God is love of
country, love which is true love
of man.
 We should love other people
too because God doesn't
choose who will he love, even if
you are a sinners, God will love
you so we should too.
 DECALOGUE
III. Bear always in mind that the
true measure of honor and of
charity is to die in defense of
your country.
 Engrave in your heart that the
true measure of honor and
happiness is to die for the
freedom of your country.
 DECALOGUE
IV. Serenity, constancy, reason,
and faith in whatever act of
endeavor, crown with success
every desire.
 All your good wishes will be
crowned with success if you
have serenity, constancy, reason
and faith in all your acts and
endeavor.
 DECALOGUE
V. Guard, as you would your
honor, the mandates and aims of
the K.K.K.

 Guard the mandates and aims

of the K.K.K. as you guard your
honor.
 DECALOGUE
VI. It is incumbent on all that he
who runs a serious risk in
complying with his duties should
be protected at the sacrifice of
life and riches.
 It is the duty of all to deliver,
at the risk of their own lives
and wealth. Anyone who runs
great risks in the performance
of his duty.
 DECALOGUE
VII. Let the achievement of
each, either in self-control or in
compliance with duty, be an
example to his fellow.
 Our responsibility to ourselves
and the performance of our
duties will be the example set
for our fellowmen to follow.
 DECALOGUE
VIII. Help to the limit of your
endurance, share your wealth
with the needy or unfortunate.

 Insofar as it is within your

power, share your means with
the poor and the unfortunate.
 DECALOGUE
IX. Deligence in your daily work
to earn a living is the true
expression of love and affection
for yourself, for your wife, for
your child, for your brother, and
for your countryman.
 Diligence in the work that gives
sustenance to you is the true basis of
love—love for yourself, for your
wife and children, for your
brothers and countrymen.
 DECALOGUE
X. Believe in the chastisement of the
perverse and the treacherous and in
the reward of all good work. Believe,
also, that the aims of the K.K.K. are the
gifts of God; for the hopes of the
country are also the hopes of God.
 Punish any 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.
A s e r ie s o f r e v o lut io n
After the discovery of the Katipunan, Spanish
authorities made several arrest to identify its
members

Bonifacio and his fellows were planning a

nationwide revolt.

this led to an event called the ‘ Cry of Pugad

Lawin ’ where revolutionaries took part in a mass
tearing of Cedulas symbolizing their fight against
Spanish Authorities.
A s e r ie s o f r e v o lut io n

Bonifacio simultaneously planned

an attack on Manila, however they
were caught off guard, as though
the revolutionaries were greater
in number, the Spanish Authorities
were heavily armed
A s e r ie s o f r e v o lut io n
after several unsuccessful revolts,
rebels in Cavite finally had a taste of
victory under Emilio Aguinaldo (Mayor
of Cavite El Viejo) and Mariano Alvarez
(Bonifacio’s uncle), the Philippine
Revolution was in full swing.
A s e r ie s o f r e v o lut io n

The revolution dragged down the

name of Jose Rizal . He was accused
of being associated with the secret
militant society. Charged with
sedition, conspiracy and rebellion,
Rizal was sentenced to death by
firing squad.
Internal struggle,
conflicts and
surprising turn of
events
Alongside the the Spanish
authorities, the Katipuneros
were soon fighting amongst
themselves
Rival parties:
• Magdiwang
• Magdalo
Internal struggle,
conflicts and
surprising turn of
events
To settle leadership dispute, Tejeros
convention was established.

Bonifacio lost to Aguinaldo

Bonifacio was given the role of Director of

Interior, but his qualification was question, he
soon left the assembly
EMILIO JACINTO
AUTHOR
K A R T I LYA N G K AT I P U N A N
Ab o u t t h e a u t h o r
Born on December 15, 1875 in the
district of Trozo, in Tondo Manila.

Son of Mariano Jacinto and Josefa

Dizon.

Finished his Elementary education in a

private school, attended secondary
education at Colegio de San Juan de
Letran, and Studied law at University
of Santo Tomas
Ab o u t t h e a u t h o r
Jacinto joined the Katipunan in 1894 at
the age of 18 and took the symbolic name
Pinkian.

He wrote the Kartilya as well as the oath

of the Katipuneros

Edited the Katipunan Newspaper,

Kalayaan, and was the author of several
literary writings using the pen-name
“Dimas Ilaw”.
Ab o u t t h e a u t h o r
after the death of Bonifacio, he continued
to fight against the Spaniards even after
the truce following the Pact of Biak-na-
Bato

He was captured by the Spanish

authorities after being injured in a battle

he was released after he managed to

convince the authority of being a spy in
their service after he showed them a
military pass from a man he killed
Ab o u t t h e a u t h o r
He planned to continue his law
studies in the University of the
Philippines, but was halted
because of the presence of the
new enemy, the Americans
he established his head
quarters in Majayjay, where he
unfortunately contracted
Malaria and Died on April 6,
1899.
Ab o ut the te xt
According to Jim Richardson, The
Kartilya is the best known of all
Katipunan text

the only document of any length set in

print by the Katipunan prior to August
1896 that is known to be extant

serve as the primary lesson for the

Katipunan
Ab o ut the te xt
The Kartilya not only presents the
teachings of the neophyte
Katipunero but also a guiding
principle for the society.

its importance today is predicated

on the teachings that embodied the
moral and nationalistic principles of
a nation that fought for
independence