U.S. Annex the Philippines By Li.jojo Nov 10, 1867 1867 The start of Global Competion for world's resources. Feb 10, 1898 Philippines becomes a US territory May 30, 1898 The Battle of Manila Nov 10, 1898 U S declared war on Spain after the US Maine exploded Nov 10, 1898 The US took over the philippines Nov 10, 1899 Spain sells the Philippines to US for $20 million Nov 10, 1900 The Boxer Rebellion