[1][2] Meanwhile, the Spanish governor of the Philippines, Santiago de Vera, dispatched a force of 300 Spaniards, 600 Filipinos, and 24 ships.

The force left Manilla in February 1585 and arrived in Tidore which was led by Captain Juan Morones.

[4] The fortress of Ternate was conquered by Babullah restored the fortifications and supplied it with cannons he captured from the Portuguese.

Saidi told him that he was willing to serve the king of Portugal as his vassal, but Morones wasn't satisfied, believing he could force him to surrender.

The bombardment proved ineffective and after 14 days, little progress was achieved, the allies made an assault against the walls; however, the Ternates and the Javanese bravely fought them off and repelled them, despite having many losses.