During the fall of 1899, General Elwell S. Otis began a three-pronged offensive against the Filipinos north of Manila.

Gen. Manuel Tinio's 1,200 brigade had established his headquarters in San Jacinto in early November, building barricaded, trenches and obstacles.

[1]: 150 The 33rd U.S. Volunteer Infantry's advance company were ambushed on the road to San Jacinto, forcing them to the muddy rice fields to the right and Major Peyton C. March's battalion to the left.

[1]: 150–151  March's men were able to flank the Filipinos and entered the town, forcing the Tinio Brigade to retreat.

Gen. Jose Alejandrino's 500-1000 troops to abandon their artillery, supplies and 100 Spanish prisoners.