During military rule (1898–1901), the U.S. military commander governed the Philippines under the authority of the U.S. president as commander-in-chief of the U.S. armed forces.
Selama pemerintahan militer (1898-1901), Komandan Militer AS mengatur Filipina di bawah kewenangan Presiden Amerika Serikat sebagai Komandan-Kepala Angkatan Bersenjata Amerika Serikat.