Emilio Aguinaldo (March 23, 1869- February 6, 1964)
Emilio Aguinaldo was born on March 23, 1869 in Cavite,
Philippines and died on February 6, 1964 due to a heart attack in Quezon City,
Philippines. Emilio’s nickname was Miong. He was the seventh of eight children.
He attended the University of Santo Tomas which is a college in the Philippines.
He became a Philippine general, politician, and an independence leader. He was
very passionate about giving the Philippines independence. After leading the
Philippines in the Spanish-American he got independence from Spain in 1898 and
was then elected the first president of the new Philippine republic under the
Malolos Congress.
Emilio Aguinaldo was born on March 23, 1869 in Cavite,
Philippines and died on February 6, 1964 due to a heart attack in Quezon City,
Philippines. Emilio’s nickname was Miong. He was the seventh of eight children.
He attended the University of Santo Tomas which is a college in the Philippines.
He became a Philippine general, politician, and an independence leader. He was
very passionate about giving the Philippines independence. After leading the
Philippines in the Spanish-American he got independence from Spain in 1898 and
was then elected the first president of the new Philippine republic under the
Malolos Congress.
Joseph Bonaparte, (January 7, 1768- July 28, 1844)
Joseph Bonaparte was born in Corsica, France on January 7, 1768
and died in Florence, Italy on July 28, 1844. Originally his name was
Giuseppe Buonaparte, but as he got older he was just called Joseph Bonaparte. Joseph
was the older brother of Napoleon Bonaparte who was the emperor of France.
Unlike his brother Napoleon, Joseph was not an aggressive leader. Joseph lacked
the energy that is brother had. During his brother’s reign, he was named King of
Naples and Sicily in 1806 until 1808. In 1806 he was sent here to drive out the
Bourbon dynasty. While he was king, he ended feudalism, changed the monastic
orders, and payed more attention to the judicial, financial, and educational system. Next,
in 1808, Napoleon appointed Joseph to be King of Spain. While he ruled he made some
significant changes. He gave all Philippe natives Spanish citizenship and
representation in the Spanish Cortes (Spanish parliament).
Joseph Bonaparte was born in Corsica, France on January 7, 1768
and died in Florence, Italy on July 28, 1844. Originally his name was
Giuseppe Buonaparte, but as he got older he was just called Joseph Bonaparte. Joseph
was the older brother of Napoleon Bonaparte who was the emperor of France.
Unlike his brother Napoleon, Joseph was not an aggressive leader. Joseph lacked
the energy that is brother had. During his brother’s reign, he was named King of
Naples and Sicily in 1806 until 1808. In 1806 he was sent here to drive out the
Bourbon dynasty. While he was king, he ended feudalism, changed the monastic
orders, and payed more attention to the judicial, financial, and educational system. Next,
in 1808, Napoleon appointed Joseph to be King of Spain. While he ruled he made some
significant changes. He gave all Philippe natives Spanish citizenship and
representation in the Spanish Cortes (Spanish parliament).
Emilio Jacinto (December 15, 1875- April 16, 1899)
Emilio Jacinto was born on December 15, 1875 and he died on
April 16, 1899 at age twenty four due to malaria. Shortly after Emilio was born
his father passed away so he went to live with his Uncle Don Jose‘Dizon because
his mother felt that he could care for him better than she could after the death
of her husband. Later in his life he attended San Juan de Latran College in the
Philippines. After that he went to the University of San Tomas to study Law but
he never got his law degree because he dropped out of college at age twenty to
join the Katipunan. The Katipunan was a secret revolutionary society in the
Philippines where their goal was to gain independence from Spain. Eventually
Emilio become the leader of the Katipunan. He was able to Speak Fluent Spanish
and Tagalog. Tagalog is the official Philipino language. Since he was very
talented with these two languages he was able to write several things for this
group. He wrote this society’s newspaper called the Kalayaan. To protect his
identity he wrote under the name“Dimasailaw”. He is greatly known for writing
the Katipunan guide book called the “Kartilya ng Katipunan”.
Emilio Jacinto is still looked upon as a Filipino hero because of his
great work. He is best known as “The Brains of the Katipunan”.
Emilio Jacinto was born on December 15, 1875 and he died on
April 16, 1899 at age twenty four due to malaria. Shortly after Emilio was born
his father passed away so he went to live with his Uncle Don Jose‘Dizon because
his mother felt that he could care for him better than she could after the death
of her husband. Later in his life he attended San Juan de Latran College in the
Philippines. After that he went to the University of San Tomas to study Law but
he never got his law degree because he dropped out of college at age twenty to
join the Katipunan. The Katipunan was a secret revolutionary society in the
Philippines where their goal was to gain independence from Spain. Eventually
Emilio become the leader of the Katipunan. He was able to Speak Fluent Spanish
and Tagalog. Tagalog is the official Philipino language. Since he was very
talented with these two languages he was able to write several things for this
group. He wrote this society’s newspaper called the Kalayaan. To protect his
identity he wrote under the name“Dimasailaw”. He is greatly known for writing
the Katipunan guide book called the “Kartilya ng Katipunan”.
Emilio Jacinto is still looked upon as a Filipino hero because of his
great work. He is best known as “The Brains of the Katipunan”.
KARTILYA NG KATIPUNAN (english version) - Emilio Jacinto
The life that is not spent in the service of a great and
noble cause is like a tree without a shade, or like a poisonous
weed.
The good work that is done out of self-interest and not for its
own sake has no merit.
True piety consists in doing good to others, in loving one's
neighbor and in making right reason the rule for every action, work
and word.
All men are equal whether the color of their skin be white or black.
One man may surpass another in wisdom, wealth or beauty, but
not in that which makes him a man. (1)
The magnanimous man puts honor before self-interest; the mean-spirited man,
self-interest before honor.
The word of a man of sensibility is as good as an oath.
Do not squander time, for wealth lost may be recovered, but time
that has passed you by will not come your way again.
Champion the oppressed and defy the oppressor.
An intelligent person is one who is careful with one’s words, and knows how to keep a secret.
In this hazardous life, it is the father who is the leader of the family; if the one leading is headed towards evil, then those following such
leader are led into evil as well. (2)
The female person should not be looked upon as a mere object for amusement; but should be treated with respect and be recognized as a partner in this hazardous life; in being with her, remember your mother who gave birth to you in this life. That which you do not want to be done to your wife, kids or siblings, do not do unto the wife, kids, or siblings of others.(3)
Great and noble is he who, although born in the forest and with no
knowledge except that of his own native tongue, is possessed with
good character, is true to his word and mindful of his dignity and
honor; a man who does not oppress nor help those who oppress; a man
who loves and looks after the welfare of his country..
May all take these teachings to heart, and may the dear sun of
freedom shine brightly on our hapless country; may its lovely light
bring to our people, one in blood and brotherhood, happiness without
end to make up for the lives sacrificed, the labors undergone, the
sufferings endured to obtain it.
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Footnotes
(1) This principle recognizes the differences in intelligence, material prosperity, and beauty among people. But it should be noted that these differences are somehow influenced by the economic system.
(2) This principle should be understood with reference to the prevailing cultural context at the time it was written.
Nowadays, both parents are seen as the joint leaders of the family. Also, being a leader of the family does not necessarily
mean infallibility in all decisions. A leader of the family is a mere guide to what is right.
(3) This principle refers to evil deeds. In other words, do not do unto others what you do not want to be done to your loved ones.
The life that is not spent in the service of a great and
noble cause is like a tree without a shade, or like a poisonous
weed.
The good work that is done out of self-interest and not for its
own sake has no merit.
True piety consists in doing good to others, in loving one's
neighbor and in making right reason the rule for every action, work
and word.
All men are equal whether the color of their skin be white or black.
One man may surpass another in wisdom, wealth or beauty, but
not in that which makes him a man. (1)
The magnanimous man puts honor before self-interest; the mean-spirited man,
self-interest before honor.
The word of a man of sensibility is as good as an oath.
Do not squander time, for wealth lost may be recovered, but time
that has passed you by will not come your way again.
Champion the oppressed and defy the oppressor.
An intelligent person is one who is careful with one’s words, and knows how to keep a secret.
In this hazardous life, it is the father who is the leader of the family; if the one leading is headed towards evil, then those following such
leader are led into evil as well. (2)
The female person should not be looked upon as a mere object for amusement; but should be treated with respect and be recognized as a partner in this hazardous life; in being with her, remember your mother who gave birth to you in this life. That which you do not want to be done to your wife, kids or siblings, do not do unto the wife, kids, or siblings of others.(3)
Great and noble is he who, although born in the forest and with no
knowledge except that of his own native tongue, is possessed with
good character, is true to his word and mindful of his dignity and
honor; a man who does not oppress nor help those who oppress; a man
who loves and looks after the welfare of his country..
May all take these teachings to heart, and may the dear sun of
freedom shine brightly on our hapless country; may its lovely light
bring to our people, one in blood and brotherhood, happiness without
end to make up for the lives sacrificed, the labors undergone, the
sufferings endured to obtain it.
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Footnotes
(1) This principle recognizes the differences in intelligence, material prosperity, and beauty among people. But it should be noted that these differences are somehow influenced by the economic system.
(2) This principle should be understood with reference to the prevailing cultural context at the time it was written.
Nowadays, both parents are seen as the joint leaders of the family. Also, being a leader of the family does not necessarily
mean infallibility in all decisions. A leader of the family is a mere guide to what is right.
(3) This principle refers to evil deeds. In other words, do not do unto others what you do not want to be done to your loved ones.
http://haringbayan.multiply.com/journal/item/10?&show_interstitial=1&u=%2Fjournal%2Fitem (link to the Kartilya ng Katipunan)
Above is the Kartilya ng Katipunan written by Emilio Jacinto. This document describes the rules that must be followed in order to be apart of the Katipunan group. The first section that is highlighted is important because he explains that all people are equal. It was important to all members because it shows that no matter how much money you have or what you may look like you are all equal people. The second section that is highlighted is important for women rights. It explains that women are not to be look upon as property of men. Women are to be treated equal to men. If these rules were not followed you would not be allowed into the Katipunan.