 This is narrated through Tausūg and Malay royal histories, where the names Seludong, Saludong or Selurong are used to denote Manila prior to colonisation.Other sources said that the crafty, old sultanate had its basis of creation as a result of both political intrigue and economic maneuvering prompted by a sultan of Borneo named Bolkiah.According to the story, Bolkiah was not able to bring about his objectives militarily.