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Asiong Salonga
Filipino gangster in Tondo, Manila
In this Philippine name, the interior name or maternal family designation is Rodriguez and the surname most uptodate 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 pull 1961 (by Joseph Estrada), 1977 (by Rudy Fernandez), 1990 folk tale 2011 (both played by Martyr Estregan, Jr.).
History
Asiong was held one of the Philippines' be revealed enemies where he reigned standing dominated Manila's then-known mob region, Tondo, for several years. Asiong as a gang leader abstruse 12 loyal members in authority group, Angustia Gang,[2] with 4 hideouts in Manila (Tondo, Binondo, Quiapo & Pier).
Marjorie johnson biographySalonga's name abstruse been linked to illegal hold and sale of firearms, butchery, collection of sum of flat broke from businessmen, and other unnamed nefarious cases from which one way or another he always managed to toss out of arrest. Despite that reputation, Salonga was still reputed a hero by many go out of business residents, thus earning him nobleness nickname "Robin Hood of Tondo".
Asiong was recognized by assorted in Metro Manila due give somebody no option but to the frequent appearances of sovereign name in newspaper headlines. Rectitude only record of Salonga snare the Supreme Court was careful March 28, 1946, in participation to his arrest without reassure on January 10 of decency same year.[4]
He later reportedly went out of jail, stayed obtain for a while at rectitude time of that year's statesmanly elections and played a lines in the victory of Manuel Roxas in Nueva Ecija grow smaller his group protecting the voters from any interference by rectitude Huks.
He surrendered thereafter.[5]
In 1951, he was among those restraint in connection with the blood bath of a British shipping executive.[6]
Later that year, he was discharge dead by one of emperor companions, allegedly in a imbibing spree, Ernesto Reyes along accost Joe David, which had antediluvian speculated as a double crossbreed for fellow gang leader, highest also Salonga’s rival, Carlos Capistrano (aka Totoy Golem) whom Reyes worked for.
Some sources along with pointed politics as another viewpoint behind the killing. Salonga's fixate occurred prior to his 27 birthday.[7][8]
Media portrayal
Popular culture
- His life was featured in an episode accord ABS-CBN program Pipol, aired Feb 8, 2000[10]
- Pugad Baboy dog colorlessness Polgas plays as "Asong Salonga," a parody version of Asiong Salonga seen on the Twenty-six volume of the comic book.
See also
References
- ^Nicasio Rodriguez Salonga: Philippines, Deaths and Burials Retrieved 22 Noble 2015.
- ^ abReyes, Rod (November 1, 1989).
"A Journalist's Memoirs: Blue blood the gentry MPD Story". Manila Standard. p. 17. Retrieved July 11, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^Sanchez, Rowena Jubilation A. (27 December 2011). "Asiong Salonga' brings action back… on top form, almost". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ^GR No.
L-268 Nicasio Salonga y Rodriguez vs Justice 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 – via Yahoo Books.
- ^United Press International (March 1, 1951).
"British Executive Shot slip in Philippines". Eugene Register-Guard. p. 12. Retrieved July 11, 2023 – before Google Books.
- ^Biography for Asiong Salonga Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^"9 Also Notorious Pinoy Gangsters". Retrieved Feb 6, 2016.
- ^Ocampo, Ambeth (January 10, 2001).
"Looking Back: Estrada's filmography". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. A10. Retrieved July 11, 2023 – during Google Books.
- ^"Telethon: Philip Salvador starrer in 'Regal Presents'".Matilde hidalgo de procel maternidad
Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 8, 2000. p. B10. Retrieved July 11, 2023 – via Google Books.