RPH KARTILYA NG KATIPUNAN

Kartilya ng Katipunan

The Katipunan Code of Conduct written by Emilio Jacinto that consists of 14 moral and ethical values that highlighted the importance of Freedom, Brotherhood, Righteousness, Excellence, Enlightenment, Liberty, and Equality.

Emilio Jacinto

The author of the Kartilya ng Katipunan and known as the “Brains of the Katipunan”.

Pingkian

The Katipunan alias taken by Emilio Jacinto which means "To Strike".

Dimasilaw

The pen name Emilio Jacinto used when writing for the Katipunan newspaper called Kalayaan.

Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa

A poem written by Andres Bonifacio to encourage Filipinos to be patriots, published in the Katipunan newspaper in 1896.

“Ang kabuhayang hindi ginugugol sa isang malaki at banal na kadahilanan ay kahoy na walang lilim, kundi damong makamandag.”

The life that is not consecrated to a lofty and reasonable purpose is a tree without a shade, if not a poisonous weed.

"Ang gawang magaling na nagbubuhat sa pagpipita sa sarili, at hindi sa talagang nasang gumawa ng kagalingan, ay di kabaitan."

To do good for personal gain and not for its own sake is not virtue.

"Ang tunay na kabanalan ay ang pagkakawang gawa, ang pagibig sa kapua at ang isukat ang bawat kilos, gawa’t pangungusap sa talagang Katuiran."

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.

"Maitim man at maputi ang kulay ng balat, lahat ng tao’y magkakapantay”

Whether our skin be black or white, we are all born equal.

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"Ang may mataas na kalooban inuuna ang puri sa pagpipita sa sarili”

The honorable man prefers honor to personal gain.

"Sa taong may hiya, salita’y panunumpa."

To the honorable man, his word is sacred.

"Huag mong sasayangin ang panahun"

Do not waste thy time: wealth can be recovered but not time lost.

"Ipagtanggol mo ang inaapi, at kabakahin ang umaapi."

Defend the oppressed and fight the oppressor before the law or in the field.

"Ang taong matalino’y ang may pagiingat sa bawat sasabihin"

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

"Sa daang matinik ng kabuhayan, lalaki ay siyang patnugot ng asawa’t mga anak"

On the thorny path of life, man is the guide of woman and the children.

"Ang babai ay huag mong tignang isang bagay na libangan lamang"

Thou must not look upon woman as a mere plaything, but as a faithful companion who will share with thee the penalties of life.

"Ang di mo ibig na gawin sa asawa mo, anak at kapatid, ay huag mong gagawin sa asawa, anak, at kapatid ng iba."

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.

"Ang kamahalan ng tao’y wala sa pagkahari, wala sa tangus ng ilong at puti ng mukha"

Man is not worth more because he is a king, because his nose is aquiline, and his color white…

"Paglaganap ng mga aral na ito at maningning na sumikat ang araw ng mahal na Kalayaan…"

When these rules of conduct shall be known to all, the longed-for sun of Liberty shall rise brilliantly over this most unhappy portion of the globe…

Purposeful Life

A life without a noble purpose is meaningless.

Selfless Good

True virtue is doing good without expecting personal gain.

Kindness & Reason

Treat others with kindness, fairness, and respect, guided by reason.

Equality

All are born equal; wealth, beauty, or knowledge don't define worth.

Honor Above Gain

Honorable individuals value integrity over wealth.

Sacred Word

A person of integrity keeps their promises.

Value Time

Time is precious and irreplaceable use it wisely.

Defend the Oppressed

Stand up against injustice and defend those mistreated.

Prudence

Wise people are sparing with words and keep secrets.

Leadership Responsibility

Leaders' choices greatly impact their followers.

Woman as Companion

Women are equal partners, not objects.

Respect for Families

Treat others' families as you would want your own treated.

True Worth

Worth is defined by actions, character, and service, not status.

Path to Liberty

Adhering to these principles leads to freedom and justice.