Kamlon rebellion

Kamlon rebellion

Government forces advance in Jolo, 1952
Date1948–1955
Location
Sulu, Philippines
Result

First phase:
Philippine government victory

  • Rebellion resumes in 1952

Second phase:
Philippine government victory

  • End of the rebellion
  • Final surrender of Hadji Kamlon in 1955
Belligerents

Republic of the Philippines

Supported by:
United States of America
Tausūg rebels
Commanders and leaders
Elpidio Quirino
Ramon Magsaysay
Edward Lansdale
Hadji Kamlon
Casualties and losses
Heavy Economic and Military Casualties Unknown

The Kamlon rebellion was a rebellion led by Tausūg datu Hadji Kamlon against the Philippine government. It started in 1948 during the presidency of Elpidio Quirino and ended in 1955 during the presidency of Ramon Magsaysay.