refuses to acknowledge the Spanish rule and he gathered his forces composed of Kapampangan warriors after failing to get the support of the chieftains of Manila (Lakan dula of Tondo, Rajah Matanda) and Hagonoy.
On June 3, 1571, Tarik Sulayman, supported by Rajah
Sulayman, then he led his troops down the Pampanga River and fought the battle in the bay of Bangkusay, off the port of Tondo.