In battles in the Philippines and puertio rico American forces were joined by what?

In battles in the Philippines and Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War, American forces were joined by local insurgents and Filipino revolutionaries who sought independence from Spanish rule. In the Philippines, figures like Emilio Aguinaldo collaborated with American troops, while in Puerto Rico, local militias and residents supported the U.S. military presence against Spanish forces. This collaboration was driven by a shared goal of ending Spanish colonial rule.