The Kartilya ng Katipunan in Manila refers to the historic public park and shrine—also called Bonifacio Shrine—located near Manila City Hall in Ermita, which commemorates the ideals and heroism of the Katipunan revolutionary movement that fought for Philippine independence from Spain in 1896. The site is anchored by a monument to Andrés Bonifacio and serves as a symbolic urban space where civic and cultural activities are held; in December 2025 it has been the backdrop for community events such as the annual Simbang Gabi novena Mass leading up to Christmas and the city’s Christmas tree lighting, blending patriotism, faith, and public life. The name “Kartilya ng Katipunan” evokes the Kartilya written by Emilio Jacinto, a primer of ethical and moral teachings that guided Katipunan members in their sacrifice for nation and brotherhood.
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