Kartilla ng Katipunan

(Emilio Jacinto)

Zambales, Pelagio, Jison,

Dela Pena, Basanes
CO-1C
Emilio Jacinto
• Emilio Jacinto y Dizon
• 15 December 1875 – 16 April 1899
• “Utak ng Katipunan“
• He was one of the highest-ranking
officer in Philippine Revolution and
Katipunan.
Historical Background of Kartilla ng Katipunan
• A guidebook of the organization that contains 14 rules that
instruct the way a katipunero should behave.
• The 1st edition of The Kartilya was written by Andres Bonifacio.
• Later on, Emilio Jacinto revised the document entitled The
Decalogue but it was never published. The Decalogue originally
titled “Katungkulang Gagawain ng mga Z. LI. B.” (Duties of the
Sons of the People).
Important historical information found in Kartilla ng
Katipunan.
• When a person wants to join he/she shall have the full understanding
and knowledge
• Not only the vision of the Katipunan, but the vision for an egalitarian
and morally sound Filipino nation
• Moral and intellectual foundation used to guide the actions of the
katipuneros.
• Shows how to be a true Filipino in words and actions.
• Each lesson is unique in such a way that it tackle different aspects of
person’s life.
The Kartilla
1. A life that is not dedicated to a noble and divine cause is like a tree without a
shade, if not a poisonous weed.
2. A deed that is motivated by self-interest or self-pity and done without sincerity
lacks nobility.
3. True piety is the act of being charitable, loving one's fellowmen, and being
judicious in behavior, speech and deed.
4. We are all equal, regardless of the color of their skin; While one could have more
education, wealth or beauty than the other, none of them can overpass one's
identity.
5. A person with a noble character values honor above self-interest, while a person
with a base character values self-interest above honor.
6. To a man with a sense of shame, his word is inviolate.
7. Do not waste your time; lost wealth can be retrieved, but time lost is lost forever.
8. Defend the oppressed and fight the oppressor.
9. A wise man is someone who is careful in all that he says; learn to keep the things
that need to be kept secret.
10. In the thorny path of life, the man leads the way and his wife and children follow; If the
leader goes the way of evil, so do the followers.
11. Never regard a woman as an object for you to trifle with; rather you should consider her
as a partner and a friend in times of need; Give proper considerations to a woman's frailty
and never forget that your own mother, who brought you forth and nurtured you from
infancy, is herself such a person.
12. Do not do to the wife, children and brothers and sisters of others what you do not want
others to do to your wife, children and brothers and sisters.
13. A (person's) worth is not measured by his/her status in life, neither by the length of his
nose nor the fairness of skin, and certainly not by whether he is a priest claiming to be
God's deputy. Even if he is a tribesman/tribeswoman from the hills and speaks only his/her
own tongue, a (person) is honorable if he/she possesses a good character, is true to his/her
word, has fine perceptions and is loyal to his/her native land.
14. When these teachings shall have been propagated and the glorious sun of freedom
begins to shine on these poor islands to enlighten a united race and people, then all the
loves lost, all the struggle and sacrifices shall not have been in vain.
Decalogue of the Katipunan
1. Love God with all your heart.
2. Bear always in mind that the love of God is also the love of country, and this,
too, is love of one's fellowmen.
3. Engrave in your heart that the true measure of honour and happiness is to die for
the freedom of your country.
4. All your good wishes will be crowned with success if you have serenity,
constancy, reason and faith in all your acts and endeavour.
5. Guard the mandates and aims of the K.K.K. as you guard your honour.
6. 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.
7. Our responsibility to ourselves and the performance of our duties will be the example set
for our fellowmen to follow.
8. Insofar as it is within your power, share your means with the poor and the unfortunate.
9. Diligence in the work that gives sustenance to you is the true basis of love—love for
your self, for your wife and children, for your brothers and countrymen.
10. 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.
Contribution and Relevance of The Kartilla ng Katipunan

• The kartilla ng katipunan written by Andres Bonifacio

was longer, more literary and philosophical.
• Lessons for self-reflection, rather than as direct
prescriptions.
• The Kartilya reflected a vision, “bright sun of freedom in
the islands, spreading its light upon brothers and a race
united.
• The Decalogue revised by Emilio Jacinto had only ten points
and dealt primarily with one’s duties to; God, country, family,
neighbor, the Katipunan and himself. It spoke of honor, charity and
self-sacrifice but warned of penalty to the traitor and disobedient.
Our learnings as a group about the Kartilla ng katipunan
• Shows the path on how each and every one of us must live of lives by living
to the fullest through good values.
• The journey to freedom is hard.
• People sacrificed themselves because of their love for the country and for
the people.
• Highlights the importance of having the right attitude towards other people.