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Establishment of U.S. Protectorate

When
April 30, 1899
Where
Negros Island
Part of
U.S. protectorate established over the Republic of Negros

Negros came under U.S. protection on April 30, 1899, becoming a territory separate from the Philippine Islands, following its earlier proclamation of independence in November 1898.

The territory became a protectorate of the United States on April 30, 1899. This status distinguished Negros from the rest of the Philippine Islands, which were under U.S. military government control.

Sources

  1. Negros Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
  2. Republic of Negros Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28

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