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Saturday, March 21, 2026

Collection of facts about the Philippine-American War

This post is a collection of facts about the Philippine-American War (1899-1902). There are 12 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• United States annexed the Philippines in 1898 after the Spanish-American War
• Philippine nationalists proclaimed independence in 1898
• First Philippine Republic established in 1899
• Battle of Manila in 1899
• Philippine forces engaged in guerilla tactics
• Filipino civilians sent to concentration camps
• Estimated 200,000 - 250,000 civilian deaths
• Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo captured in 1901
• Fighting continued after the end of the war in 1902
• Moro Rebellion (1902-1913)
• Commonwealth of the Philippines established in 1934
• Philippines gained independence in 1946