Battle of Balantang

The Battle of Balantang, also known as the Second Battle of Jaro, was a battle 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.[1] Filipino revolutionaries led by General Pascual Magbanua together with his sister Teresa Magbanua launched an attack, despite the disadvantages in training and equipment. The battle resulted in Philippine forces retaking Jaro from U.S forces. The number of Filipino casualties was not recorded. [2] Because of her valor, Teresa Magbanua was given a prominent place in the celebration, and lead her troops into the city while riding upon a white horse.[3]

Battle of Balantang
Part of the Visayan theater of Philippine-American war
DateMarch 10, 1899
Location
Balantang, Jaro, Iloilo Philippines
Result

Filipino victory

  • Filipino forces retake Jaro from the U.S.
Belligerents
Philippine Republic United States
Commanders and leaders
Pascual Magbanua Unknown
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown 400 killed and wounded

References
  1. http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/10/20/nay.isa.the.bravest.woman.fighter.of.iloilo.html
  2. http://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/rws/article/view/3093/2910
  3. http://ojs.philippinestudies.net/index.php/ps/article/viewFile/694/696

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