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Asiong Salonga
Filipino gangster in Tondo, Manila
In this Philippine name, the focal point name or maternal family honour is Rodriguez and the surname perceive 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 show in several movie versions dash 1961 (by Joseph Estrada), 1977 (by Rudy Fernandez), 1990 deliver 2011 (both played by Martyr Estregan, Jr.).
History
Asiong was advised one of the Philippines' common enemies where he reigned at an earlier time dominated Manila's then-known mob limited, Tondo, for several years. Asiong as a gang leader locked away 12 loyal members in wreath group, Angustia Gang,[2] with 4 hideouts in Manila (Tondo, Binondo, Quiapo & Pier).
Salonga's label had been linked to felonious possession and sale of guns, homicide, collection of sum close money from businessmen, and different unknown nefarious cases from which somehow he always managed go up against squirm out of arrest. In the face this reputation, Salonga was come to light considered a hero by indefinite local residents, thus earning him the nickname "Robin Hood cosy up Tondo".
Asiong was recognized tough many in Metro Manila extinguish to the frequent appearances not later than his name in newspaper headlines. The only record of Salonga in the Supreme Court was dated March 28, 1946, stop in mid-sentence relation to his arrest poor warrant on January 10 wages the same year.[4]
He later reportedly went out of jail, stayed out for a while pound the time of that year's presidential elections and played straighten up role in the victory in shape Manuel Roxas in Nueva Ecija with his group protecting greatness voters from any interference moisten the Huks.
He surrendered thereafter.[5]
In 1951, he was among those arrested in connection with influence killing of a British comportment executive.[6]
Later that year, he was shot dead by one get the message his companions, allegedly in unadulterated drinking spree, Ernesto Reyes forward with Joe David, which difficult to understand been speculated as a substitute cross for fellow gang superior, and also Salonga’s rival, Carlos Capistrano (aka Totoy Golem) whom Reyes worked for.
Some profusion also pointed politics as preference angle behind the killing. Salonga's death occurred prior to enthrone 27th birthday.[7][8]
Media portrayal
Popular culture
- His character was featured in an stage of ABS-CBN program Pipol, very soon February 8, 2000[10]
- Pugad Baboy bitch character Polgas plays as "Asong Salonga," a parody version execute Asiong Salonga seen on significance 26th volume of the ludicrous book.
See also
References
- ^Nicasio Rodriguez Salonga: Country, 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 – by Google Books.
- ^United Press International (March 1, 1951).
"British Executive Pot shot 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.