It was founded on October 11, 1898, shortly after news that the Treaty of Paris would be signed, ending the Spanish–American War and transferring the Philippines from Spanish to American sovereignty.
Didirikan pada tanggal 11 Oktober 1898, tak lama setelah berita bahwa Perjanjian Paris akan ditandatangani, mengakhiri Perang Spanyol-Amerika dan memindahkan Filipina dari kedaulatan Spanyol ke Amerika.