The Katipunan Primer or Kartilya ng Katipunan was originally written by Emilio Jacinto in Tagalog and was meant as a code of conduct among members of the Philippine revolutionary organisation known today as the Katipunan. Jacinto was one of the Supreme Council’s highest ranking members and is known as the Brains of the Katipunan. Their leader, Andres Bonifacio wrote a similar work but decided to use Jacinto’s version, which he believed to be far superior than his own.

Although the primer was originally meant for members of the Katipunan, its principles are universal and remain relevant today, which is why we need to read it and take it to heart. Jacinto’s work is a classic and must be taken today as every person’s commitment to one’s country and compatriots.

This version is The Lit Critter’s English translation of Jacinto’s work, which was originally written in old Tagalog.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thelitcritter.com/2021/04/05/the-katipunan-primer/