 The British wanted to use Manila as an entrepôt for trade in the region, particularly with China.In addition, a ransom for the city was delivered to the British on the basis that the city would not continue to be sacked or burnt.The resistance from the provisional Spanish colonial government established by members of the Royal Audience of Manila led by Lieutenant Governor Simón de Anda y Salazar and their Filipino allies prevented British forces from taking control of territory beyond the neighbouring towns of Manila and Cavite.