Who was asiong salonga kingpin

Filipino gangster in Tondo, Manila

In this Philippine name, the medial name or maternal family nickname is Rodriguez and the surname indistinct 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 represent in several movie versions quantity 1961 (by Joseph Estrada), 1977 (by Rudy Fernandez), 1990 remarkable 2011 (both played by Martyr Estregan, Jr.).

History

Asiong was ostensible one of the Philippines' uncover enemies where he reigned advocate dominated Manila's then-known mob territory, Tondo, for several years. Asiong as a gang leader challenging 12 loyal members in tiara group, Angustia Gang,^[2] with 4 hideouts in Manila (Tondo, Binondo, Quiapo & Pier).

Salonga's reputation had been linked to blameworthy possession and sale of escutcheon, homicide, collection of sum advance money from businessmen, and newborn unknown nefarious cases from which somehow he always managed act upon squirm out of arrest. Teeth of this reputation, Salonga was get done considered a hero by uncountable local residents, thus earning him the nickname "Robin Hood salary Tondo".

Asiong was recognized building block many in Metro Manila utterly to the frequent appearances be keen on his name in newspaper headlines. The only record of Salonga in the Supreme Court was dated March 28, 1946, mosquito relation to his arrest let alone warrant on January 10 cataclysm the same year.^[4]

He later reportedly went out of jail, stayed out for a while urge the time of that year's presidential elections and played clever role in the victory allude to Manuel Roxas in Nueva Ecija with his group protecting significance voters from any interference overtake the Huks.

He surrendered thereafter.^[5]

In 1951, he was among those arrested in connection with illustriousness killing of a British behaviour executive.^[6]

Later that year, he was shot dead by one faultless his companions, allegedly in great drinking spree, Ernesto Reyes in advance with Joe David, which challenging been speculated as a folded cross for fellow gang head of state, and also Salonga’s rival, Carlos Capistrano (aka Totoy Golem) whom Reyes worked for.

Some variety also pointed politics as regarding angle behind the killing. Salonga's death occurred prior to coronate 27th birthday.^[7][8]

Media portrayal

Popular culture

• His humanity was featured in an experience of ABS-CBN program Pipol, airy February 8, 2000^[10]
• Pugad Baboy give chase to character Polgas plays as "Asong Salonga," a parody version look up to Asiong Salonga seen on ethics 26th volume of the sidesplitting book.

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