What Are The Two Rival Factions Of Katipunan? (Answer)

What Are The Two Rival Factions Of Katipunan? (Answer)

RIVAL FACTIONS OF KATIPUNAN – In this topic, we will now know the two rival factions of Katipunan or the KKK.

RIVAL FACTIONS OF KATIPUNAN
Rivalry emerged from two leading faction of the Katipunan in Cavite: Magdiwang (right) led by Mariano Alvarez and Magdalo (left) led by Baldomero Aguinaldo | Image from Wikipedia

The Katipunan or the Kataas-taasang, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan or simply KKK, is the revolutionary society in the Philippines which revolted against the Spaniards during the Spanish Colonization period.

It was founded by Andres Bonifacio, the Father of Philippine Revolution, Teodoro Plata, Ladislao Diwa, and many more.

There was a time in the revolution against Spain where a split was developed in the society, which led to two rivaling factions. Here are the two rival Katipunan factions:

  • Magdalo
    • A Katipunan faction filled with Ilustrados of Cavite. This was led by Baldomeo Aguinaldo but the first president of the Philippines Emilio Aguinaldo was the faction’s famous leader since his code name happened to be Magdalo.
    • Magdalo is derived from the word “dalo” which means to attend.
    • Known members are the following:
      • Crispulo Aguinaldo
      • Manuel Tinio
      • Tomas Mascardo
      • Candido Tirona
      • Daniel Tirona
      • Gregoria Montoya
  • Magdiwang
    • Another rival faction which is founded by Filipino rebels in Manila. It is known as the “supreme organ responsible for the successful campaigns against the enemy.” This was founded by Mariano Álvarez, an in-law of Andres Bonifacio.
    • Magdiwang is derived from the word “diwang” which means to celebrate
    • Known leaders of this faction include:
      • Lorenzo Fenoy
      • Pascual Álvarez
      • Ariston Villanueva
      • Ananias Diokno
      • Mariano Trías 

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