The third is from the Japanese, who make a descent almost every year, and, it is said, with the intent of colonizing Lucon; the fourth from the inhabitants of Maluco and Burney, who are infuriated and irritated, and have quite lost their fear of us, having driven us twice from their lands; and it is feared lest they unite, as they have threatened, in order to drive us from our own.

The fifth is from the English, who were in Maluco and noted our weakness (who, when in Maluco, had information of the weakness of Manila--_Madrid MS._).

A fort is needed in Ylocos or Cagayan, as a defense against the Japanese and Chinese robbers; another in Cebu, against Burney and the Malucos; another in Panpanga, against the Canvales, or rebels.

These with the fort of Manila will give security, and at a very slight cost to his Majesty, more than to order it, for materials are abundant, and almost all the natives are workmen.
4.

_That there should be ships to ensure the safety of the islands._ Fourth: Besides these presidios, there should be some coasting galleys or fragatas, to make the coasts secure, and ward off the invasions of the Japanese.