What are the pros and the cons of the Phillipines annexation by the US?

Since the pros and cons for the US have already been
addressed, I take this opportunity to address the pros and cons for Philippines with
regards to the annexation.

There are numerous benefits the
Philippines would have enjoyed due to the US intervention, among the notable benefits
include:

The freedom from the Spanish: The US was opposed
to the Spanish form of governance. The Spanish were brutal and this forced the US to
intervene. The victory by the US over Spain at Manila bay ensured freedom for the
Philippines.

Protection from other empires similar to
Spain: After Spain was defeated other nations such as Japan and Germany were interested
in annexing Philippines. The style of governance by these countries would have taken
Philippines back to where it was with Spain. Apart from protection, the Philippines
would also benefit from military training and equipment to improve their
defense.

Employment opportunities: Philippines would
benefit from the establishment of a trade hub by the US. This trade hub would have
provided numerous employment opportunities and economic
development.

There are negative implications of US
annexation of Philippines and these include:

Loss of
sovereignty: The Philippines wanted to earn their independence in order to plan and make
decisions for their future without external interference. Achievement of this objective
would be hindered due to the annexation.

Culture
interference and distortion: Some of the cultures and traditions of the Philippines were
opposed by the US. This eventually would lead to the loss of cultural memory in
Philippines.