A rare Filipino offensive success in the Philippine–American War, in which forces retook the town of Jaro on Panay from U.S. troops.
Key Facts
- Date
- March 10, 1899
- Location
- Jaro, Panay, Philippines
- Filipino Commander
- General Pascual Magbanua
- Notable Participant
- Teresa Magbanua (Pascual's sister)
- Outcome
- Filipino forces retook Jaro from U.S. troops
- Filipino Casualties
- Not recorded
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Following the outbreak of the Philippine–American War in early 1899, U.S. forces occupied the town of Jaro on the island of Panay. Filipino revolutionary forces under General Pascual Magbanua sought to reclaim the town, organizing a counterattack despite being at a disadvantage in both training and military equipment.
On March 10, 1899, Filipino revolutionaries led by General Pascual Magbanua and his sister Teresa Magbanua launched an organized counterattack against U.S. forces at Balantang, also known as the Second Battle of Jaro. Despite inferior equipment and training, the Filipino forces pressed their assault on the American-held position.
The battle resulted in Filipino forces successfully retaking the town of Jaro from U.S. troops. Teresa Magbanua was celebrated for her valor during the engagement and was honored by leading her troops into the city on a white horse, earning her a prominent place in the victory celebration.
Belligerents & Mobilization Analysis
Side A
1 belligerent
General Pascual Magbanua, Teresa Magbanua.
Side B
1 belligerent