KARTILYA NG KATIPUNAN iloko man, kapampangan

● Basic primer (panimulang aklat) of man, etc. ay tagalog din.”

the Kataas-taasang Kagala-
galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak SALITANG “KARTILYA”
ng Bayan (KKK o Katipunan) which ● The term "kartilya" comes from the
must be studied by those who wish Spanish word "cartilla," which
to join the movement. means "a basic book for elementary
● serves as the "constitution" or students" or “isang pangunahing
“saligang-batas” of the Katipunan aklat ng mga mag-aaral ng
and a list of moral guidelines. elementarya” in Spain.
● contains teachings and principles to ● This term served as the inspiration
guide a member of the Katipunan or for creating it as an introductory
a "Tagalog" citizen during a time book containing the basic lessons
when an armed revolution was that every member of the Katipunan
expected as this was being must fulfill and follow.
published.
● was distributed to each member as ABOUT THE AUTHOR
a copy or pamphlet about the size of Emilio Jacinto
a notebook. The last page included ● He was the right-hand man of Gat
an "application form" for those Andres Bonifacio and the author of
interested in joining. the Kartilya.
● contains fourteen commandments, ● He is recognized as the "Brain of the
each with teachings to be Katipunan" or “Utak ng Katipunan”
understood. due to his contributions in writing,
● Here, every Filipino is also essays, and patriotic and moral
recognized as a "Tagalog," and the ideas upheld within the Katipunan
Philippines as "Katagalugan." and the Philippine Revolution.
● "In the Tagalog language, it means ● He is distinct from Apolinario Mabini
everyone born in this archipelago; ○ the paralyzed figure known
therefore, Visayan, Ilocano, as the "Brain of the
Kapampangan, etc., are also Revolution," or “Utak ng
Tagalog." Himagsikan” for his legal
○ "Sa salitang tagalog and governmental intellect
katutura'y ang lahat ng and his ideas on nationhood.
tumubo sa Sangkapuluang ● Despite financial hardships, he
ito; sa makatuid, bisaya man, completed elementary and
secondary school at Colegio de San
 Juan de Letrán and entered the KARTILYA
University of Santo Tomas to study 1. A life that is not dedicated to a great
Law. However, he did not finish due and sacred cause is like a tree
to the outbreak of the 1896 without a shade, or a poisonous
Revolution. weed.
● He joined the Katipunan in 1894
under the name "Pingkian" at the 2. A good deed lacks virtue if it springs
age of 18. from a desire for personal profit and
● Known for his philosophical intellect not from a sincere desire to do good.
and writing prowess, he was behind
the writings of the KKK, such as the 3. True charity resides in acts of
Kartilya, the newspaper Kalayaan, compassion, in love for one's fellow
and other publications, under the men, and in making true Reason the
pen name "Dimas Ilaw." measure of every move, deed and
● Served as a secretary, fiscal, editor, word.
and advisor to the Supremo as
Bonifacio’s right-hand man 4. Be their skin dark or pale, all men
● Was promoted to the rank of are equal. One can be superior to
General in 1897. another in knowledge, wealth and
● After the assassination of the beauty... but not in being.
Supremo, he continued fighting in
the Revolution, where he was 5. A person with a noble character
wounded and captured by the values honor above self-interest,
Spaniards in the battle at while a person with an ignoble
Magdalena, Laguna. character values self-interest above
● During the formation of the First honor.
Republic, he intended to return to
studying law, but this was 6. An honorable man's word is his
interrupted when he once again led bond.
the fight against the Americans.
● While setting up a base in Majayjay, 7. Don't waste time; lost wealth may
Laguna, he contracted malaria and be recovered, but time lost is lost
later passed away on April 6, 1899. forever.

8. Defend the oppressed and fight the

oppressor.
9. An intelligent man is he who takes oppressors, who knows how to
care in everything he says and cherish and look after the land of his
keeps quiet about what must be birth.
kept secret.
14. When these doctrines have spread
10. Along the thorny path of life, the and the brilliant sun of beloved
man leads the way and his wife and liberty shines on these poor Islands,
children follow. If the leader goes and sheds its sweet light upon a
the way of perdition, then so do united race, a people in everlasting
those who are led. happiness, then the lives lost, the
struggle and the suffering will have
11. Do not regard a woman as a mere been more than recompensed.
plaything, but as a helpmate and RELEVANCE
partner in the hardships of this ● Established not only the rules for
existence. Have due regard to her the members of the organization but
weakness, and remember the the principles for the citizens of a
mother who brought you into this nation once independence was
world and nurtured you in your achieved
infancy. ● Significant to the lives of modern
Filipinos as it reads life a simple
12. What you would not want done to creed for living in the light of the
your wife, daughter and sister, do many changes occurring at present
not do to the wife, 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. Pure and truly noble is he
who, though born in the forest and
able to speak only his own tongue,
behaves decently, is true to his
word, has dignity and honor, who is
not an oppressor and does not abet