The Katipunan

The Katipunan (English: Supreme and Honorable Association of the Children of the Nation) was one of the secret societies that shaped our world. It is the Philippine revolutionary society created in Manila in 1892 by anti-Spanish colonialist Filipinos; its primary purpose was to achieve independence from Spain through a revolution. The Katipunan was a secret organization until it was founded in 1896 by Filipino nationalists Deodato Arellano, Andrés Bonifacio, Valentin Diaz, Ladislao Diwa, José Dizon, and Teodoro Plata.

As a secret organization, the Katipunan required its members to maintain strict secrecy and abide by society's rules. In order to become a member of society, aspirant applicants were subjected to standard initiation ceremonies. Membership in the Katipunan was formerly restricted to male Filipinos; however, women were subsequently admitted to the association. Kalayaan (Freedom), the Katipunan's own journal, saw its first and final printing in March 1896. Within the society, revolutionary principles and works flourished, and Filipino literature was developed by some of its renowned members.

The Katipunan revolution resulted in the formation of the First Philippine Republic. The Philippine Republic, often known as the First Philippine Republic or the Malolos Republic, was a brief period of Philippine revolutionary governance.

Founded: July 7, 1892

Dissolved: March 22, 1897

Location: Philippine

Purpose: Independence of the Philippines, Establishment of a republic

Founders: Deodato Arellano, Andrés Bonifacio, Valentín Díaz, Ladislao Diwa, José Dizon and Teodoro Plata