1. They did not pay tax or tribute to the datu, but must accompany him in war, at their own expense. Maharlica 2. They live in s
ecurity and are free to pass from the service of one chief to that of another, whenever they so desire. Timaguas 3. They are bound to come to their lord's house whenever he summons them, and to serve in these offices without any pay or stipend Aliping Namamahay
it was great because it's build on the Bosporus strait which ship have to pass through if they wanted to get from the black sea to Mediterranean sea or the opposite