Where does the name Katipunan come from in Filipino?
The name “Katipunan” comes from the full Tagalog name for the society: “Kataas-taasan, Kagalang-galang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan”(Supreme and Honorable Society of the Children of the Nation)..
What do the initials on the Katipunan seal mean?
Seal of the Katipunan. The initials are read as “Kataas-taasang, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan.”. Captured Katipunan members (also known as Katipuneros), who were also members of La Liga, revealed to the Spanish colonial authorities that there was a difference of opinion among members of La Liga.
Who are the 13 Martyrs of Katipunan in 1896?
28. September 4, 1896,“unang Martir ng Katipunan” – Sancho Valenzuela, Eugene Silvestre, Modesto Sarmiento, and Ramon Peralta pinagbabaril sa Bagumbayan, Luneta. 30. Sept. 12, 1896 “13 martyrs of Cavite” binaril sa Cavite City
Who was the first female member of the Katipunan?
It was estimated that from 20 to 50 women had become members of the society. The first woman to become member of the Katipunan was Gregoria de Jesús, wife of Bonifacio. She was called the Lakambini ng Katipunan (Princess of the Katipunan).
What kind of flag is the Katipunan flag?
The first flag was that of movement Katipunan, created by Benita Rodriguez with the aid of the wife of Bonifacio, Gregoria de Jesus. The flag was a red rectangle red with three “K” white in a horizontal alignment. Some members of the movement used a variant of the flag in which one of the three “K”s was put above the other two forming a triangle.
What kind of initiation ceremonies did the Katipunan have?
The Katipunan had initiation ceremonies that were copied from masonic rites. It also had a hierarchy of rank that was similar to that of freemasonry.
Who are the members of the Katipunan Supreme Council?
In 1892, after the Katipunan was founded, the members of the Supreme Council consisted of Arellano as president, Bonifacio as comptroller, Diwa as fiscal, Plata as secretary and Díaz as treasurer.
What was the purpose of the Katipunan Society?
Katipunan is also known as KKK or “ Kataas-taasang, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng̃ mg̃á Anak ng̃ Bayan “. In English, it means Supreme and Venerable Society of the Children of the Nation. Established on July 7, 1892, in Manila, it is a Philippines’ revolutionary society whose aim was to free the nation from the Spanish regime through revolution.