1898 February 8 The Katipunan is revived by Emilio Jacintoand Feliciano Jocson

April 11 Basilio Augustínappointed Governor-General (1898) [19]

The US government promises support in exchange for his cooperation.

April 24
Aguinaldo agrees

April 26 The US declares war on Spain.

May 1 Commodore George Deweyattacks Manila

May 19 Aguinaldo and his companions return to the Philippines from exile

Aguinaldo proclaims a dictatorial government and issues two decrees

May 24
which show his trust and reliance in US protection

June 12 Aguinaldo proclaims Philippine Independence

Aguinaldo changes the dictatorial government to revolutionary

June 23
government.

Aguinaldo creates a cabinet

July 15
The Malolos Congress in established

July 17 US reinforcements and troops arrive in the Philippines.

July 24 Fermín Jáudenesbecomes acting Governor-General (1898) [19]

Francisco Rizzo becomes acting Governor-General (1898) [19]

August 13
Wesley Merrittappointed Military Governor (1898) [19]

August 14 The Spanish surrender to the US after at mock battle of Manila

August 29 Elwell S. Otisappointed Military Governor (1898–1900) [19]

September Diego de los Ríos becomes acting Governor-General (1898) [19]

September
The Malolos Congress meets and elects its officers.
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October 11 The Manila Times released its first issue.

 Spain and the US sign the Treaty of Paris. Article III provides for
December
the cession of the Philippines to the US by Spain and the payment of 20
10
million dollars to Spain by the US.

December
US President McKinleyissues the Benevolent Assimilation Proclamation
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1899 US President McKinley appoints the First Philippine Commission,

January 20
known as the Schurman Commission

January 21 The Malolos Constitution is promulgated by Aguinaldo.

The Malolos Republic government is inaugurated. Aguinaldo takes his

January 23
oath of office as President.

February 4 Hostilities break out between the Filipino and US forces.

February 6 The US Senate ratifies the Treaty of Paris with Spain

March 4 The Schurman Commission arrives in Manila

May 6 Aguinaldo creates a new cabinet

May 18 General Vicente Alvarezestablishes the Republic of Zamboanga.

Aguinaldo's moves face opposition from Apolinario Mabini and Antonio

May 20
Luna

June 5 Antonio Luna killed

December
Gregorio Del Pilar killed in the Battle of Tirad Pass
2

1900 January 21 The Schurman Commission returns to the US.

February 2 Manila Bulletinreleased its first issue.

US President McKinley appoints the second Philippine Commission,

March 16
known as the Taft Commission

May 5 Arthur MacArthur, Jrappointed Military Governor (1900–1901) [19]

June 3 The Taft Commission arrives in Manila

December
Partido Liberal established
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