HISTORY IS ESSENTIAL. Just like food, water, shelter, and clothing, the knowledge of history is a basic need for human beings. History is what makes us understand our existence.
We live through connections. The present time has its roots from the past. The community and society in which we are part of has a history that provides context to what has been happening currently and it will continue to have a connection to the future of our nation.
Those shared experiences that we had should make us understand that history helped shape our identities as we are a product of what has become of our country through the years.
​ Cliche? Not really, since alot of people still disregard history and view it as something remote and irrelevant to the present time, thinking that it only matters in the academe.Â
‘Choose to fight where there is injustice, when freedom is compromised, when there are abuses; even against our very own kababayan if need be.’
UNDERSTANDING HISTORY
​ Not realizing that by understanding history, we gain a deeper appreciation of the world and make informed decisions when the need arises. Looking back illuminates the path to a better future. Remembering the past can inspire, and encourage people to do better.
​ There is no single textbook that discusses the whole history of the Philippines extensively. One has to go through various sources in order to understand.Â
​ What is most challenging these days is the spread of fake news and historical distortion. This makes it difficult to decide which reference materials to trust. One sure way is to read real historians as they are the most credible, even if they too may have some differences in their scholarly researches.Â
PROCESS INFORMATION
​ As better citizens, it is our duty and responsibility to be informed.Â
One hundred and thirty-three years ago, on the 7th of July 1892 when the Philippines was under Spanish rule, six young men whose ages ranged from 26 to 44, founded the Kataastaasang Kagalanggalang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan, a secret society that would fight for Philippine independence through armed revolution.
​ Andres Bonifacio, Deodato Arellano, Ladislao Diwa, Teodoro Plata, Jose Dizon, and Valentin Diaz committed themselves to a cause that would change the course of our nation, even if it meant giving up their lives just for the country to be free.Â
​ How do we process these information to be entertained and listened to by the common tao outside the academe? Â
​ Imagine how young is the age of 26 to be thinking of liberating the country from colonial rule! Think of how only a few started the Katipunan and how massive the membership had  become!Â
​They were determined to fight to achieve what they set themselves to do.
DO WHAT IS RIGHT
​ Unity, cooperation, leadership, strength, perseverance and patriotism are but few of the values we gain in the study of the KKK.Â
​ Everything that they did can be emulated although in a different time and space, even in dealing with day-to-day battles and struggles. A study on the life of our heroes will reveal that they were also like us in many ways.Â
​ How do we become heroes in our own right? How do we achieve the Katipunan spirit as we take active part in the present Philippine setting?Â
​ Choose to fight where there is injustice, when freedom is compromised, when there are abuses; even against our very own kababayan if need be.Â
​ Always do what is right. Then we have learned from history.Â
​ Katipunan is in our midst. Spread history in simplest manner to everyone.Â
​ Make it part of a casual conversation. Because always, the easiest historical detail to understand is what retains in the memory. Make it simple, consumable for all.