Who were the Macabebe scouts during the Philippine-American War?

During the Philippine-American War, the Macabebe scouts were indigenous Filipino soldiers who provided material assistance to the U.S. Army during the conflict.1

Originally, these scouts had served the Spanish colonial regime; following the transition of power, they transferred their loyalty to the United States. They played a significant role in the American military effort, most notably during the capture of the Filipino leader Emilio Aguinaldo in March 1901. In that operation, U.S. Brigadier General Frederick Funston led a mission into northern Luzon where the Macabebe scouts were disguised as Filipino rebels to help infiltrate Aguinaldo’s secret headquarters.1