Episode 4 of 5

Surrender to U.S. Forces

When: March 4 - April 30, 1899
Where: Negros Island
Part of: Negros Revolution against Spanish rule and the Republic of Negros

The hacendero-led cantonal government surrendered to invading U.S. forces on March 4, 1899, following hostilities between the First Philippine Republic and the U.S.

Motivated by economic interests or realpolitik, the government surrendered to U.S. forces. The entity came under U.S. protection on April 30, 1899, as a territory separate from the Philippine Islands.

Sources

Republic of Negros Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28

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