Aguinaldo’s Return in 1898 – The Fight for Philippine Independence Begins
In May 1898, Emilio Aguinaldo returned to the Philippines to lead the fight for independence from Spain. After years of exile, he was called back … Read more
Filipino American War
Breaking the Resistance – The Surrenders of 1901
The Philippine-American War, a brutal conflict that shaped the early 20th century, reached a turning point in 1901. That year, a series of key surrenders … Read more
Conquering Calamba – The Bold U.S. Offensive of 1899
In July 1899, American forces captured the town of Calamba in Laguna Province during the Philippine-American War. Calamba was important because it was a major … Read more
The Capture of Emilio Aguinaldo
In 1901, the Philippine-American War hit a major turning point with the capture of Emilio Aguinaldo. Aguinaldo had been a key leader in the fight … Read more
Benevolent Assimilation – The U.S. Takeover of the Philippines
“Benevolent Assimilation” is a term tied to a key moment in American history, specifically the U.S. occupation of the Philippines after the Spanish-American War. President … Read more
The Battles of San Fernando in the Philippine-American War
The Battles of San Fernando took place during the Philippine-American War in 1899. San Fernando is a town in Pampanga Province. It became an important … Read more
The Battle of San Roque in the Philippine-American War
The Battle of San Roque took place on February 9, 1899, during the Philippine-American War. It happened in San Roque, a town in Cavite Province, … Read more
The Battle of Manila Bay in the Philippine-American War
The Battle of Manila Bay took place on May 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American War. It was a major naval battle between the United States … Read more
The Battle of Caloocan in the Philippine-American War
The Battle of Caloocan occurred on February 10, 1899. It was one of the important events during the Philippine-American War. It was a fierce and … Read more
The Battle of Angeles in the Philippine-American War
The Battle of Angeles took place on August 16, 1899, in Pampanga Province. After weeks of heavy rain, General Arthur MacArthur ordered an advance north … Read more
Balangiga Massacre, September 28, 1901
The Balangiga Massacre is a crucial event in Philippine-American history. On September 28, 1901, tensions between American soldiers and Filipino insurgents reached a tragic climax. … Read more
Background: The Philippine Revolution and the Spanish-American War
The Philippines (LEFT, 1898 map) was a colony of Spain from 1571 to 1898. Spanish rule came to an end as a result of the … Read more
The Capture of Antipolo in the Philippine-American War
The Capture of Antipolo was an important event during the Philippine-American War. On June 4, 1899, American forces took control of the town of Antipolo, … Read more
Americans Occupy Manila, Aug. 13, 1898
After the American flag was raised over Intramuros, Aguinaldo demanded joint occupation. General Merritt immediately cabled Brig. Gen. Henry C. Corbin, US Army Adjutant-General, in Washington, D.C.: “Since … Read more