After the defeat of Spain, the Filipino rebels expected the US to recognize Philippine independence, as they believed the US shared their ideals of freedom and democracy. However, the US had different intentions and sought to annex the Philippines as a colony, viewing it as a strategic location in the Pacific. This led to tensions and eventually armed conflict between the Filipino rebels and the US forces.
The Philippine-American War began in 1899, shortly after the end of the Spanish-American War. The conflict lasted for several years and resulted in the defeat of the Filipino rebels and the establishment of the United States' colonial rule over the Philippines.