Emilio Jacinto honored in San Juan on his 150th birth year

Emilio Jacinto was honored on his 150th birth anniversary through a ceremony in front of his monument at the Pinaglabanan Memorial Complex in San Juan City on Monday.

In a Facebook post, San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said the flag-raising and wreath-laying activities were held for Jacinto, who was dubbed “the Brain of the Katipunan” during the Spanish colonial period.

“We honor Emilio Jacinto, the ‘Brain of the Katipunan,’ whose life and ideals helped shape the moral and intellectual foundation of the Philippine Revolution,” Zamora said.

Jacinto was the chief adviser and strategist of the Katipunan, and helped draft the group’s laws, regulations, and propaganda materials.

He authored Kartilya ng Katipunan, a short guide outlining the moral and ethical principles for members of the revolutionary society. 

“Here in Pinaglabanan, where Jacinto, Bonifacio, and the Katipuneros bravely stood for freedom, we are reminded of the sacrifices that gave birth to our nation," Zamora said. 

As we pay tribute, we reaffirm our commitment to preserve our history and to carry forward the values of patriotism, unity, and nationhood for future generations,” he added.

The ceremony was conducted in coordination with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), according to Zamora.—MCG, GMA Integrated News