Asiong Salonga

Asiong was considered one of the Philippines' public enemies where he reigned and dominated the Manila's then-known mob district, Tondo, for several years. Asiong as a gang leader had 12 loyal members in his group, with 4 hideouts in Manila (Tondo, Binondo, Quiapo & Pier). Salonga's name had been linked to several illegal possession of firearms, selling of firearms, homicide, collection of sum of money from businessmen, and other unknown nefarious cases from which somehow he had always managed to squirm out of arrest. Despite this reputation, Salonga was still considered a hero by many local residents, and thus earning him a nickname the "Robin Hood of Tondo". Asiong was recognized by many in Metro Manila due to the frequent appearances of his name in the headlines of the journal news. The only record of Salonga in the Supreme Court was dated March 28, 1946, which was concerned with his arrest without warrant on January 10 of the same year.[3]

He was shot dead in 1951 by one of his companions, allegedly in a drinking spree, Ernesto Reyes along with Joe David , which had been speculated as a double cross for fellow gang leader, and also Salonga’s rival, Carlos Capistrano (alyas Totoy Golem) whom Reyes worked for. Some sources also pointed politics as another angle behind the killing. Salonga's death occurred prior to his 27th birthday.[4][5]

• Portrayed by E.R. Ejercito in the 2011 film, Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story.

• Pugad Baboy dog character Polgas plays as "Asong Salonga" a parody version of Asiong Salonga was seen on Pugad Baboy Vol. 26 Comic Book.

• Nardong Putik