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According to a book I've read, Emilio Aguinaldo had a chance of saving the Philippine Republic if he took Manila between May to August 1898 instead of allowing the Americans to land unopposed, as it would possibly force the US to negotiate with the revolutionary gov't on equal footing. It could also unite the scattered revolutionary movements in Visayas and Mindanao under Aguinaldo's banner.

But unfortunately Aguinaldo let that opportunity pass him by just to appease his Yankee "allies", and the rest is history.

But, what if Aguinaldo decided to man up for once and ignore the American request to stay out of Manila? How could this change Philippine history?
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