Midterm Exam RPH - Canlom

Name: Canlom, Donna Mia C.
Section: II - CHRDM
Kartilya ng Katipunan
Background of the Author
Emilio Jacinto y Dizon known as the “Brains of the Katipunan” was born
in Trozo, Manila on December 15,1875. He was the only son of Mariano
Jacinto and Josefa Dizon. Shortly after he was born, his father passed away
and his mother sent him to live with his uncle, Don Jose Dizon, one of the
founders of Katipunan. He enrolled at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran in
Intramuros. He then transferred to the University of Santo Tomas to take up
law. Emilio left college before completing his law degree. Very little was
known about Emilio's childhood.
He was nineteen years old when he joined the Katipunan in 1894. When
the leader of the Katipunan passed away, Emilio continued to carry out the
wishes of Bonifacio. The Katipunan at this time had many factions and not
all of them operated in their efforts to gain their independence to Spain. He
revised the Kartilya ng Katipunan which was first written by Andres
Bonifacio. He edited the Katipunan Revolutionary paper, Ang Kalayaan
(Freedom) and wrote Pahayag or Manifesto which appeared in its only issue.
Historical Background of the Document
Supposedly the name of the document was Katungkulang Gagawin ng

mga Z.LI.B. (Duties of the sons of the People). The original version of the
document has 14 paragraphs that contains the values that a Katipunero
should have. Each paragraph contained a unique discussion of the
different aspects of a person’s life.
Andres Bonifacio first wrote “Duties of the Sons of the People” which
were strictly followed by the members of the Katipunan. This Decalogue
showed the beliefs of Bonifacio. Later on, Bonifacio adopted Emilio
Jacinto’s Kartilya ng Katipunan as the official teaching of the
Katipunan.The difference between Bonifacio’s Decalogue and Kartilya ng
Katipunan is Kartilya ng Katipunan is much longer and philosophical
which showed concepts of virtuous living as lessons for self-reflection
Content presentation and analysis of the
important historical information of the document
Katipunan (KKK) the KKK stands for “Kataasasang Kagalanggalangang

Katipunan ng mga anak ng Bayan.” They have regulations for people who
want to join the Katipunan, and they have rules for those who want to join
the KKK. To those people who want to join the Katipunan, it is required
for them to read and follow all the policies or regulations that are
implemented.
There are different guidelines of the Kartilya ng Katipunan for those who
want to join to organization:
Love the native land and genuine compassion for one another.
Even if you're poor, rich, ignorant, and wise all people are equal and
true brethren.
As soon as anybody arrives here, he must forsake disorderly habits

and submit to the authority of the Katipunan's sacred precepts.
All acts contrary to noble and clean living are repugnant here, and
hence the life of anyone who wants to affiliate with this Association
will be submitted to a searching investigation.
If the applicant merely wishes to know the secrets of the Association,

or to seek personal gratification, or to know who is here in order to
sell them for a handful of silver, he cannot proceed, for here the many
who are watching him will already know his intentions, and will
immediately have recourse to an effective remedy, such as befits
traitors.
Here, only actions are demanded and esteemed; hence anybody who
is not willing to act should not enter, no matter how good a speaker he
might be.
It is also announced that the duties to be performed by the members

of this association are exceedingly hard, especially if one remembers
that there can be no dereliction or wilful evasion of duty without the
exaction of a terrible punishment.
If an applicant merely desires financial support relief or wants to lead

a life of bodily comfort and ease, he had better not proceed, for he will
encounter weighty tasks, like the protection of the oppressed and the
relentless fight against all that is evil. In this way, his fate will be a
vexatious life.
If an applicant merely desires financial support relief or wants to lead a
life of bodily comfort and ease, he had better not proceed, for he will
encounter weighty tasks, like the protection of the oppressed and the
relentless fight against all that is evil. In this way, his fate will be a
vexatious life.
Nobody is unaware of the misfortune that threatens the Filipinos who

contemplate these things that are sacred (and even those that are not)
and the sufferings they are made to endure by the reign of cruelty,
injustice and evil.
Everybody also knows the need for money, which today is one of the
main things upon which we depend to bring sustenance to all. In this
regard, the punctual payment of dues is required: one peso upon entry
and then twelve and a half centimos each month. The custodian of the
funds will periodically render an account to the members, and each
member has a right to examine the accounts, should he so wish. The
funds cannot be expended without the consent of the majority.
All this must be thought over and deliberated upon calmly, as it cannot
be accomplished or endured by anyone who has no love for his native
land and no genuine desire to promote Progress.
Katipunan emphasized the rules and lessons which they need to live by:
The life that is not consecrated to a lofty and reasonable purpose is a tree
without a shade, if not a poisonous weed.
To do good for personal gain and not for its own sake is not virtue.
It is rational to be charitable and love one’s fellow creature, and to adjust

one’s conduct, acts and words to what is in itself reasonable.
Whether our skin be black or white, we are all born equal: superiority in
knowledge, wealth and beauty are to be understood, but not superiority by
nature.
The honorable man prefers honor to personal gain; the scoundrel, gain to
honor.
To the honorable man, his word is sacred.
Do not waste thy time: wealth can be recovered but not time lost.
Defend the oppressed and fight the oppressor before the law or in the
field.
The prudent man is sparing in words and faithful in keeping secrets.

On the thorny path of life, man is the guide of woman and the children, and
if the guide leads to the precipice, those whom he guides will also go there.
Thou must not look upon woman as a mere plaything, but as a faithful
companion who will share with thee the penalties of life; her (physical)
weakness will increase thy interest in her and she will remind thee of the
mother who bore thee and reared thee.
What thou dost not desire done unto thy wife, children, brothers and sisters,
that do not unto the wife, children, brothers and sisters of thy neighbor.
Man is not worth more because he is a king, because his nose is aquiline, and
his color white, not because he is a *priest, a servant of God, nor because of
the high prerogative that he enjoys upon earth, but he is worth most who is
a man of proven and real value, who does good, keeps his words, is worthy
and honest; he who does not oppress nor consent to being oppressed, he
who loves and cherishes his fatherland, though he be born in the wilderness
and know no tongue but his own.
Contribution and relevance of the document in understanding
the grand narrative of Philippine History
Some contribution and relevance from the document to Philippine history:
It showed that Filipinos should truly love their country,
It showed to have genuine compassion for one another that we are equal
and true brethen,
It share the history how Filipinos united to create a group or community to

fought the Spaniards.
The document showed as a Filipino we should truly love our country. It

teaches us to have genuine compassion for one another and that we are all
equal and true brethren even if you're poor, rich and ignorant. The Katipunan
sacrifice their life in our nation to have freedom. It gives as principles and
morals that help us Filipinos to be brave and encourage us to uplift our mind
and virtue for our country because if we have no love for our native land
and no genuine desire to promote progress we cannot accomplish or endure
being a true Filipino. We should stand up and show action that resembles to
love our country. It tells us that physical appearance doesn’t matter, be their
skin dark or all pale, all of us are equal. Always value our time, because if time
lost it will be lost forever. It also contributed to the Philippine core values and
norms about human rights, especially respect for women and children. The
man leads the way, also the woman is not a plaything but a helpmate and
partner in the hardship of this existence.
Learning experiences
Ever since we Filipino, we always incorporates our moral and values to

each other. The Kartilya of Katipunan created an ethical codes,
guidelines, and oaths in order to have peace and unite each other. The
document showed that all Filipinos are patriotic. Even now the existing
practices are still used today. Some principles from the documents are
still applied to bring about peace and equality for all Filipinos,
regardless of our wealth and level of education that you and I are true
brethren and equals.

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Name: Canlom, Donna Mia C.

Historical Background of the Document

Supposedly the name of the document was Katungkulang Gagawin ng

Katipunan (KKK) the KKK stands for “Kataasasang Kagalanggalangang

As soon as anybody arrives here, he must forsake disorderly habits

If the applicant merely wishes to know the secrets of the Association,

It is also announced that the duties to be performed by the members

If an applicant merely desires financial support relief or wants to lead

Nobody is unaware of the misfortune that threatens the Filipinos who

It is rational to be charitable and love one’s fellow creature, and to adjust

To the honorable man, his word is sacred.

The prudent man is sparing in words and faithful in keeping secrets.

Some contribution and relevance from the document to Philippine history:

It showed that Filipinos should truly love their country,

It share the history how Filipinos united to create a group or community to

The document showed as a Filipino we should truly love our country. It

Ever since we Filipino, we always incorporates our moral and values to

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