Where did the first battle of the Spanish American War take place what was the result?

The first battle of the Spanish-American War took place at Manila Bay in the Philippines on May 1, 1898. The United States Navy, led by Commodore George Dewey, achieved a decisive victory over the Spanish fleet, destroying it and establishing U.S. naval superiority in the region. This victory marked the beginning of U.S. military involvement in the war and ultimately contributed to the defeat of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines.