Capture of Malolos
| Capture of Malolos | |||||||
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| Part of the Philippine–American War | |||||||
Filipino soldiers in Malolos | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United States | Philippine Republic | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Arthur MacArthur Jr. Loyd Wheaton Irving Hale Frederick Funston | Antonio Luna | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 10,000 to 15,000 | 5,000 (estimate) | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 8 killed, 105 wounded (official report) | Unknown | ||||||
The Capture of Malolos (Filipino: Labanan para sa Malolos), also known as the Battle of Malolos, occurred on March 31, 1899, in Malolos, Bulacan, during the Philippine–American War. General Arthur MacArthur Jr.'s division advanced to Malolos along the Manila-Dagupan Railway. By March 30, American forces were advancing toward Malolos. Meanwhile, the Aguinaldo government moved its seat from Malolos to San Isidro, Nueva Ecija.