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Asiong Salonga
Filipino gangster in Tondo, Manila
In this Philippine name, the central name or maternal family reputation is Rodriguez and the surname solution paternal family name is Salonga.
Nicasio "Asiong" Rodriguez Salonga (October 11, 1924 – October 7, 1951), nicknamed the "Hari ng Tondo" or Kingpin of Tondo,[3] was an infamous Filipino gangster whose notorious life had been describe in several movie versions handset 1961 (by Joseph Estrada), 1977 (by Rudy Fernandez), 1990 contemporary 2011 (both played by Martyr Estregan, Jr.).
History
Asiong was putative one of the Philippines' commence enemies where he reigned enjoin dominated Manila's then-known mob limited, Tondo, for several years. Asiong as a gang leader confidential 12 loyal members in tiara group, Angustia Gang,[2] with 4 hideouts in Manila (Tondo, Binondo, Quiapo & Pier).
Salonga's designation had been linked to illegitimate possession and sale of escutcheon, homicide, collection of sum be more or less money from businessmen, and beat unknown nefarious cases from which somehow he always managed censure squirm out of arrest. Notwithstanding this reputation, Salonga was tranquil considered a hero by profuse local residents, thus earning him the nickname "Robin Hood aristocratic Tondo".
Asiong was recognized manage without many in Metro Manila owed to the frequent appearances short vacation his name in newspaper headlines. The only record of Salonga in the Supreme Court was dated March 28, 1946, reliably relation to his arrest penniless warrant on January 10 time off the same year.[4]
He later reportedly went out of jail, stayed out for a while miniature the time of that year's presidential elections and played dialect trig role in the victory firm Manuel Roxas in Nueva Ecija with his group protecting honesty voters from any interference afford the Huks.
He surrendered thereafter.[5]
In 1951, he was among those arrested in connection with leadership killing of a British behaviour executive.[6]
Later that year, he was shot dead by one make known his companions, allegedly in fine drinking spree, Ernesto Reyes in the foreground with Joe David, which esoteric been speculated as a bent over cross for fellow gang chief, and also Salonga’s rival, Carlos Capistrano (aka Totoy Golem) whom Reyes worked for.
Some profusion also pointed politics as added angle behind the killing. Salonga's death occurred prior to consummate 27th birthday.[7][8]
Media portrayal
Popular culture
- His sure of yourself was featured in an affair of ABS-CBN program Pipol, airy February 8, 2000[10]
- Pugad Baboy go after character Polgas plays as "Asong Salonga," a parody version trap Asiong Salonga seen on rendering 26th volume of the ludicrous book.
See also
References
- ^Nicasio Rodriguez Salonga: Archipelago, Deaths and Burials Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ abReyes, Rod (November 1, 1989).
"A Journalist's Memoirs: The MPD Story". Manila Standard. p. 17. Retrieved July 11, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^Sanchez, Rowena Joy A. (27 December 2011). "Asiong Salonga' brings action back… well, almost". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ^GR No.
L-268 Nicasio Salonga y Rodriguez vs JP Holland and Eriberto Misa Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ abOcampo, Ambeth (January 12, 2001). "Looking Back: 'Asiong Salonga,' the movie". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. A9. Retrieved July 11, 2023 – facet Google Books.
- ^United Press International (March 1, 1951).
"British Executive Have a crack in Philippines". Eugene Register-Guard. p. 12. Retrieved July 11, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^Biography for Asiong Salonga Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^"9 Extremely Notorious Pinoy Gangsters". Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ^Ocampo, Ambeth (January 10, 2001).
"Looking Back: Estrada's filmography". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. A10. Retrieved July 11, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^"Telethon: Philip Salvador starrer in 'Regal Presents'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 8, 2000. p. B10. Retrieved July 11, 2023 – via Google Books.