THE FOUNDING OF THE KATIPUNANPRMalitIII

ESTABLISHMENT

July 7, 1892 Deodato Arellano’s Residence on #27

Azcarraga (now Claro M. Recto Avenue), near Elcano Street, Tondo.

FULL NAME

Kataas-taasang Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan.

FOUNDING FATHERS OF KATIPUNAN

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Andres Bonifacio Ladislao Diwa

UST law studentSecretary of La Liga Filipina's popular

council of Tondo Teodoro Plata Deodato Arellano

Ateneo de Municipal de Manila student Valentin Diaz

Gobernadorcillo of Tayug, Pangasinan Jose Dizon

Engraver in the mint in Manila

THE RECRUITMENT METHOD

New recruits to the secret society underwent a rigorous initiation process, similar to Masonic practices. A neophyte, dressed in black and accompanied by his sponsor, was brought to a small room decorated with patriotic posters (1), in front of a cabinet draped in black. He was then seated at a dimly-lit table, on which rested a bolo (2), a revolver (3), and a set of questions which he must answer to the satisfaction of the members assembled: What was the condition of the Philippines in the early times? What is the condition today? What will be the condition in the future?

The candidate was expected to respond that the Filipinos were once independent, and that the Spaniard colonizers had not improved the conditions of the Philippines, but that soon the Philippines would be free once more. The master of ceremonies would once more try to discourage him by telling him to back down if he does not have enough courage; should he persist, he is led blindfolded into another room for a physical test. The final rites involved the neophyte signing the oath of membership in his own blood, usually drawn from a cut made by a scalpel to the left forearm.

RIPE FOR REVOLUTION: EVENTS THAT TRIGGERED THE FOUNDING OF THE KATIPUNAN

Economic and political oppression of Filipinos, both indios and creoles, by Spanish colonial authorities.

The failure of Rizal and La Liga Filipina's reformism.

Arrest of Rizal and exile to Dapitan. Recognition of Bonifacio of the necessity of

revolution, as inspired by Marcelo H. Del Pilar, over reform.

II. AIMS AND STRUCTURE OF THE KATIPUNAN

Three primary objectives Moral: teach the Filipinos good manners,

cleanliness, hygiene, and fine morals. Civic: defend the oppressed and help the

members who are in need. Political: achieve independence from Spain

through a revolution.

THE LAKAMBINI AND THE WOMEN OF THE KATIPUNAN

The marriage of Gregoria de Jesus to Andres Bonifacio in church then under the rites of the Katipunan has earned her the title of Lakambini. She was the first woman to be initiated into the Katipunan.

The women rendered valuable services to the Katipunan. They guarded the secret papers and documents of the society. Whenever the Katipunan held sessions in a certain house, they usually made merry, singing and dancing with some of the men in the living room so that the civil guard were led that there was nothing but a harmless social party within.

THE KATIPUNAN GOVERNMENT

Supreme Council Provincial Council Popular Council Judicial Council Katipunan Assembly

Supreme Council Presidents of Provincial and Popular Council

Secret Chamber Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Jacinto, Pio Valenzuela

THE KATIPUNAN CODE

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THE KATIPUNAN FLAG