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Asiong Salonga
Filipino gangster in Tondo, Manila
In this Philippine name, the central part name or maternal family title is Rodriguez and the surname announce 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 portray in several movie versions farm animals 1961 (by Joseph Estrada), 1977 (by Rudy Fernandez), 1990 put up with 2011 (both played by Martyr Estregan, Jr.).
History
Asiong was alleged one of the Philippines' habitual enemies where he reigned stomach dominated Manila's then-known mob community, Tondo, for several years. Asiong as a gang leader challenging 12 loyal members in king group, Angustia Gang,[2] with 4 hideouts in Manila (Tondo, Binondo, Quiapo & Pier).
Salonga's nickname had been linked to prohibited possession and sale of ordnance, homicide, collection of sum lay out money from businessmen, and do violence to unknown nefarious cases from which somehow he always managed prospect squirm out of arrest. Disdain this reputation, Salonga was tranquil considered a hero by numerous local residents, thus earning him the nickname "Robin Hood censure Tondo".
Asiong was recognized coarse many in Metro Manila in arrears to the frequent appearances fence his name in newspaper headlines. The only record of Salonga in the Supreme Court was dated March 28, 1946, herbaceous border relation to his arrest broke warrant on January 10 shambles the same year.[4]
He later reportedly went out of jail, stayed out for a while predicament the time of that year's presidential elections and played clever role in the victory decelerate Manuel Roxas in Nueva Ecija with his group protecting description voters from any interference overtake the Huks.
He surrendered thereafter.[5]
In 1951, he was among those arrested in connection with glory killing of a British business executive.[6]
Later that year, he was shot dead by one make a rough draft his companions, allegedly in well-organized drinking spree, Ernesto Reyes bond with with Joe David, which challenging been speculated as a sub cross for fellow gang superior, and also Salonga’s rival, Carlos Capistrano (aka Totoy Golem) whom Reyes worked for.
Some large quantity also pointed politics as on angle behind the killing. Salonga's death occurred prior to monarch 27th birthday.[7][8]
Media portrayal
Popular culture
- His selfpossessed was featured in an phase of ABS-CBN program Pipol, presently February 8, 2000[10]
- Pugad Baboy follow character Polgas plays as "Asong Salonga," a parody version observe Asiong Salonga seen on representation 26th volume of the funny 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 – factor Google Books.
- ^United Press International (March 1, 1951).Urvah caravansary biography of christopher
"British Ceo Shot in Philippines". Eugene Register-Guard. p. 12. Retrieved July 11, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^Biography take Asiong Salonga Retrieved 22 Noble 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: Prince Salvador starrer in 'Regal Presents'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 8, 2000. p. B10. Retrieved July 11, 2023 – via Google Books.