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Event of 1899: At the Battle of Balantang, the U.S. Army sustains 400 casualties in an attack b

When
1899
Where
Jaro, Panay
Episodes
1

The Battle of Balantang, also known as the Second Battle of Jaro, occurred during the early stages of the Philippine–American War. On March 10, 1899, Filipino forces executed an organized counterattack against U.S. troops, resulting in the retaking of Jaro on the island of Panay. The engagement was led by General Pascual Magbanua and his sister Teresa Magbanua, who overcame disadvantages in training and equipment.

Episodes

  1. March 10, 1899 · Jaro, PanayBattle of Balantang

    Filipino forces executed an organized counterattack on March 10, 1899, resulting in the retaking of Jaro on the island of Panay.

Background and detail

Background. The Battle of Balantang, also known as the Second Battle of Jaro, was fought in the early stages of the Philippine–American War. It was an organized counterattack by Filipino forces on U.S. forces that was executed on March 10, 1899, which resulted in the retaking the town of Jaro on the island of Panay in the Philippines.

Command. Filipino revolutionaries led by General Pascual Magbanua together with his sister Teresa Magbanua launched an attack, despite the disadvantages in training and equipment. Because of her valor, Teresa Magbanua was given a prominent place in the celebration, and led her troops into the city while riding upon a white horse.

People involved

Sources

  1. Battle of Balantang Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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