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This presentation covers the life, writings, and legacy of Emilio Jacinto, a significant figure in the Philippine Revolution known as the 'Brains of the Katipunan.' Jacinto was a key leader, writer of the *Kartilya ng Katipunan*, and a military commander who fought against Spanish colonial forces. His contributions and writings continue to inspire Filipinos in their pursuit of freedom and justice.

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This presentation covers the life, writings, and legacy of Emilio Jacinto, a significant figure in the Philippine Revolution known as the 'Brains of the Katipunan.' Jacinto was a key leader, writer of the *Kartilya ng Katipunan*, and a military commander who fought against Spanish colonial forces. His contributions and writings continue to inspire Filipinos in their pursuit of freedom and justice.

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EMILIO JACINTO:

LIFE ,WRITINGS,
AND LEGACY
What we’ll
discuss
This presentation explores the life, writings, and
enduring legacy of Emilio Jacinto, a key figure in
the Philippine Revolution. Known as the "Brains
of the Katipunan," Jacinto was a prolific writer, a
skilled revolutionary, and a true patriot.
Early Life and
Education
Birth and Influence
Education
Emilio Jacinto was born in
s
Jacinto's early life was marked
Trozo, Tondo, Manila on by Spanish oppression,
December 15, 1875. He poverty, and injustice, which
attended San Juan de Letran fueled his revolutionary ideals.
College and later studied law
at the University of Santo
Tomas.
Joining the
*Initiatio
At the Katipunan
n age of 19, Jacinto joined the Katipunan, a revolutionary society,
taking the symbolic name "Pingkian."
*Leadership
He served as secretary to Andrés Bonifacio and fiscal of the
Roles
*Kartilya ng Katipunan.
Jacinto composed the *Kartilya ng Katipunan*, the moral and ethical code
Katipunan
for members.
*Editor-in-
He became
Chief the editor-in-chief of *Kalayaan*, the Katipunan's official
newspaper.
The *Kartilya ng
Katipunan* Key
Foundational
It outlines key principles like love of
Document
The *Kartilya ng Katipunan* is a Principles
country, compassion, equality, and moral
foundational document of the
Philippine Revolution. rectitude.

Enduring
Impact
The *Kartilya* continues to
influence Filipino values and
national identity.
Jacinto's Key
Writings*Liwanag at
"Ang Ningning
Collection of essays on
at ang Dilim*
freedom, equality, and social
A famous essay warning
Liwanag" justice.
against being deceived
by appearances. *A La
A patriotic poem
Patria*
expressing love for
the Philippines.
Revolutionary Activities and
Military Leadership
Command in Northern Headquarte
Luzon
After Bonifacio's death, Jacinto commanded rs
He established a
Katipunan forces in Northern Luzon. headquarters in Magdalena,
Laguna.
Battle
Jacinto foughts
in numerous
battles against the Spanish
colonial forces.
Death and
Deat
h
Jacinto
Legacy
died of malaria on April 16, 1899, in Magdalena,
Laguna.
Hero of the
Revolution
Remembered as a hero of the Philippine Revolution and a brilliant
intellectual.
Honoring
Jacinto
Streets, schools, and monuments are named in his
honor.
Enduring
Inspiration
His writings continue to inspire Filipinos in the fight for freedom and
justice.
Conclusion: Emilio Jacinto's
Enduring Relevance
Emilio Jacinto embodies the ideals of patriotism,
intellectualism, and revolutionary spirit. His contributions to
the Katipunan and the Philippine Revolution were invaluable.
His writings remain relevant today, reminding Filipinos of the
ongoing struggle for social justice and national sovereignty.
Thank
You
For
Listening!

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