Katipunan and

Revolution: Memoirs of a
General

by Santiago Alvarez
BSED1A-ENGLISH
 Introduction
The Katipunan, officially known as the
Kataastaasan Kagalanggalang Katipunan
ng mga Anak ng Bayan (Supreme and
Venerable Society of the Sons of the
Nation), was a secret revolutionary society
founded in the Philippines in 1892. Its
primary goal was to achieve Philippine
independence from Spanish colonial rule.
Here's a brief overview of the Katipunan
and its role in the Philippine Revolution:
Founding: The Katipunan was founded by
Andres Bonifacio, Teodoro Plata, Ladislao
Diwa, and a few others on July 7, 1892, in
Tondo, Manila. It aimed to unite Filipinos
across social classes in their quest for
independence.
Membership: The Katipunan had a
hierarchical structure with various degrees
of membership. It had secret rituals and a
code of conduct, and members were
required to take an oath of secrecy.
Philippine Revolution: The Katipunan
played a crucial role in the Philippine
Revolution, which lasted from 1896 to 1898.
It led to significant uprisings and battles
throughout the Philippines against Spanish
forces.
Declaration of Independence: On June 12,
1898, the Philippine revolutionary leaders,
including Emilio Aguinaldo, proclaimed
Philippine independence in Kawit, Cavite,
officially ending over three centuries of
Spanish colonial rule.
Legacy: The Katipunan is remembered as a
symbol of Filipino nationalism and the fight
for independence. Its members are
celebrated as heroes in Philippine history,
and its flag, featuring the sun and three
stars, remains a prominent national symbol.
The Katipunan and the Philippine
Revolution were pivotal moments in the
country's history, setting the stage for its
eventual independence from colonial rule.
 Overview
The book Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a
General by Santiago V. Alvarez is a memoir about the Philippine
Revolution, written by a general who was a key figure in the
movement. Alvarez, the son of Mariano Alvarez, served as
Captain-General of the Katipunan forces from 1896 to 1901. He
wrote his memoir in 1927, at the age of fifty-five, as an active
participant and decision-maker. The book is considered a primary
source, as all details and information are based on Alvarez's
experience and observations.
 Overview
The book was published by Ateneo de Manila University in 1992
and reprinted in 1996. Alvarez wrote about the successes,
failures, bravery, and brutality of the revolution without
denigrating its dignity or glory. The book provides a raw material
for recreating the Filipino past, highlighting the bravery and
brutality of the Katipunan movement.
 History
The important historical events.
1st Event 2nd Event 3rd Event 4th Event

14 March 1896 6 April 1896 Good Friday April 1986 28 September 1986

I accompanied Emilio Aguinaldo Supremo accompied Captain General Apoy and General
by Dr. Pio Valenzuela, Vibora prepared to go to the field to
Emilio F. asks Alvarez to inspect the fortifications to the west
Emilio Jacinto, and
Aguinaldo and accompany him to along the Cavite-Batangas border,
Pantaleon Torres, which under the command of Brig.
Raymundo Mata see the Supremo
arrives in the town Gen. Eleuterio Marasigan and Col.
to Manila for their again. They Noveta, Cavite Luciano San Miguel.
initiation into the exchange news and province to establish a The commander of the troops
Katipunan secret talk progress of the defending Dalahikan, Major Aklan,
provincial council of
came to war ministry to report that
society. Katipunan. the Katipunan. they had sighted the enemy
fortifying the narrowest neck of
Dalahikan. The enemy activity, which
had started in the night, included the
massing pf Spanish troops
COUNCIL OFFICERS;
MAGDIWANG

Mariano Alvarez - PRESIDENT Pascual Alvarez - SECRETARY Dioniso Alvarez - TREASURER

Valentin Salud - PROSECUTOR Benito Alix – SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Nicolas Ricafrente - DIRECTOR

Ariano Guinto– DIRECTOR Emeterio Malia - DIRECTOR Valeriano Aquino- DIRECTOR

 The answer in the
following question.
1. According to Alvarez’s memoirs what
was the purpose of Aguinaldo’s second
visit to the supremo?

The purpose of Aguinaldo's visit is to

gain information about the current
progress of KKK other than that they
shared the useful information that they
obtain with each other in order to widen
their perspective and knowledge that will
affect the KKK and their further plans.
2. How did the supremo treat Aguinaldo on
the latter’s visit?

Supremo give Aguinaldo a special

treatment. He respected Aguinaldo and
welcomed him in their office, He gives
him a special treatment in away that
when Aguinaldo mentioned his
Encounter together with Ramon Padilla
he urgently sent someone to talk to
Padilla in order to discipline or fix the
misunderstanding.
3. What is the significance of this
narrative account?

The significance of this narrative acc as a

reader and students. It's gives me knowledge about
the process of dealings in KKK or how they treated
their recruit people specially in first meet and how
important the information that everyone has for
the plans of KKK. I also get the opportunity to
know some people that are behind of KKK other
than Bonifacio.
3. What is the significance of this
narrative account?

The significance of this narrative acc as a

reader and students. It's gives me knowledge about
the process of dealings in KKK or how they treated
their recruit people specially in first meet and how
important the information that everyone has for
the plans of KKK. I also get the opportunity to
know some people that are behind of KKK other
than Bonifacio.
‘’INTERNAL CRITICISM’’
‘’Kamahalmahalan at kataastaasang
Katipunan ng mga Anak ng bayan’’
‘’MESSRS AGUINALDO’’
 Questions & answers

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