Why miguel Lopez de legazpi sailed away from cebu on feb 3 1565?

Miguel López de Legazpi sailed away from Cebu on February 3, 1565, to establish a more permanent Spanish presence in the Philippines and to explore further into the archipelago. His primary goal was to find a suitable location for a colonial capital, which ultimately led him to Manila. This move was part of his broader mission to secure Spanish trade routes in the region and assert Spanish influence over the islands.