When the Spanish-American War broke out where did commodore George Dewey's fleet go to?

When the Spanish-American War broke out in April 1898, Commodore George Dewey's fleet sailed to the Philippines. Specifically, on May 1, 1898, he led his squadron into Manila Bay, where they engaged and decisively defeated the Spanish fleet stationed there. This victory played a crucial role in the U.S. efforts to establish control over the Philippines.