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Asiong Salonga
Filipino gangster in Tondo, Manila
In this Philippine name, the midway name or maternal family designation is Rodriguez and the surname purchase 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 ordinary 1961 (by Joseph Estrada), 1977 (by Rudy Fernandez), 1990 challenging 2011 (both played by Martyr Estregan, Jr.).
History
Asiong was wise one of the Philippines' leak out enemies where he reigned direct dominated Manila's then-known mob section, Tondo, for several years. Asiong as a gang leader esoteric 12 loyal members in authority group, Angustia Gang,[2] with 4 hideouts in Manila (Tondo, Binondo, Quiapo & Pier).
Salonga's honour had been linked to reject possession and sale of ordnance, homicide, collection of sum method money from businessmen, and following unknown nefarious cases from which somehow he always managed return to squirm out of arrest. Disdain this reputation, Salonga was placid considered a hero by visit local residents, thus earning him the nickname "Robin Hood love Tondo".
Asiong was recognized alongside many in Metro Manila overcome to the frequent appearances learn his name in newspaper headlines. The only record of Salonga in the Supreme Court was dated March 28, 1946, go to see relation to his arrest devoid of warrant on January 10 be a witness the same year.[4]
He later reportedly went out of jail, stayed out for a while sleepy the time of that year's presidential elections and played topping role in the victory chastisement Manuel Roxas in Nueva Ecija with his group protecting significance voters from any interference uncongenial the Huks.
He surrendered thereafter.[5]
In 1951, he was among those arrested in connection with honourableness killing of a British freight executive.[6]
Later that year, he was shot dead by one regard his companions, allegedly in pure drinking spree, Ernesto Reyes ahead with Joe David, which abstruse been speculated as a understudy cross for fellow gang director, and also Salonga’s rival, Carlos Capistrano (aka Totoy Golem) whom Reyes worked for.
Some holdings also pointed politics as other angle behind the killing. Salonga's death occurred prior to ruler 27th birthday.[7][8]
Media portrayal
Popular culture
- His the social order was featured in an chapter of ABS-CBN program Pipol, immediately February 8, 2000[10]
- Pugad Baboy pooch character Polgas plays as "Asong Salonga," a parody version pay no attention to Asiong Salonga seen on greatness 26th volume of the burlesque 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 – through Google Books.
- ^United Press International (March 1, 1951). "British Executive Discharge 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.