PHILIPPINE WAR 1899 – 1902 February 4, 1899 – Considered the start of the Philippine War (1899-1902) when a Filipino was shot by an American sentry as he crossed Silencio Street, Sta. Mesa, Manila.  February 5-6 1899 – Battle of Manila – Philippine War 1899-1902.  Ill-equipped Army of Liberation was no match to the superior … Continue reading Native American Nicolas Aldana & Emilio Aguinaldo