The Katipunan served as an awakening call for the Filipinos to fight for their freedom. When they started, there were approximately 4,000 pioneer members. But it grew as much as 400,000 when it was discovered – a sign of how it has awakened the nationalism of the Filipinos.

What is the significance of Katipunan and the Revolution?

The revolution against Spain was sparked in 1896 after Spanish authorities discovered the “Katipunan,” a Filipino revolutionary society plotting against their colonisers. It ended in 1902, where Spain lost and ceded sovereignty of the Philippines to the United States.

Was the Katipunan successful?

In May 1896, the leadership of the Katipunan met with the Captain of a visiting Japanese warship in an attempt to secure a source of arms for the revolution, but without success. The Katipunan’s existence was revealed to the Spanish authorities.