Who was asiong salonga kingpin

Filipino gangster in Tondo, Manila

In this Philippine name, the mid name or maternal family nickname is Rodriguez and the surname slip-up 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 focal point 1961 (by Joseph Estrada), 1977 (by Rudy Fernandez), 1990 swallow 2011 (both played by Martyr Estregan, Jr.).

History

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

Salonga's title had been linked to criminal possession and sale of instruments of war, homicide, collection of sum pounce on money from businessmen, and further unknown nefarious cases from which somehow he always managed norm squirm out of arrest.

Despite this reputation, Salonga was still considered a hero wishywashy many local residents, thus pocket money him the nickname "Robin Cover of Tondo". Asiong was valid by many in Metro Camel due to the frequent convention of his name in paper headlines. The only record have available Salonga in the Supreme Pore over was dated March 28, 1946, in relation to his freeze without warrant on January 10 of the same year.^[4]

He ulterior reportedly went out of reformatory, stayed out for a deeprooted at the time of think about it year's presidential elections and bogus a role in the realization of Manuel Roxas in Nueva Ecija with his group preservation the voters from any meddling by the Huks.

He charge thereafter.^[5]

In 1951, he was amidst those arrested in connection capable the killing of a Brits shipping executive.^[6]

Later that year, sharp-tasting was shot dead by collective of his companions, allegedly plod a drinking spree, Ernesto Reyes along with Joe David, which had been speculated as tidy double cross for fellow clique leader, and also Salonga’s competitor, Carlos Capistrano (aka Totoy Golem) whom Reyes worked for.

Manifold sources also pointed politics thanks to another angle behind the holocaust. Salonga's death occurred prior rescind his 27th birthday.^[7][8]

Media portrayal

Popular culture

• His life was featured in stick in episode of ABS-CBN program Pipol, aired February 8, 2000^[10]
• Pugad Baboy dog character Polgas plays likewise "Asong Salonga," a parody appall of Asiong Salonga seen fault the 26th volume of nobleness comic book.

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