That same year, he established the Palacio del Gobernador (Governor's Palace) in Intramuros, Manila to integrate all governmental activities in the Philippines.
Around March 1582, as he continues, Franciscan Fray Pablo de Jesus and other missionaries re-entered China where they disseminate scandalous talks about the colony.
He also reported to the King that the other island, Ternate was threatened by conquests and invasions from the British through Sir Francis Drake.
[4] In his dated letter of 16 June 1582, Ronquillo de Peñalosa suggested to the King of Spain of further fortifications of Spanish footholds in the country.
In a reply letter from the King, Philip II instructed the governor on how to initiate the repartimiento (forced labor) among Indios.