Ronquillo (Tiagong Akyat) (1949)

The movie, "Ronquillo: Tiagong Akyat" was based on the true-to-life story of Santiago Ronquillo, a notorious and dreaded bandit of the 20s and one of the infamous outlaws in Philippine history.

Cast
Jose Padilla Jr. ... Tiagong Akyat
Leila Morena (as Lelia Morena)
Ben Perez
Eddie del Mar
Miguel Anzures
Don Damon
Jose Santiago

Director: Lamberto V. Avellana
Country: Philippines
Language: Filipino | Tagalog
Release Date: 1949 (Philippines)
Production Co: Nolasco Bros.
Sound Mix: Mono
Color: Black and White
Genres: Action | Biography | Drama

Tiagong Akyat was of the most infamous outlaws in Philippine history, He terrorized Manila and the nearby provinces in the 1920s, looting homes and establishments. There was a legend that he only looted the homes of the rich and even helped the poor. Such was his notoriety that rarely had a newspaper been issued in any day without any news about him. Born Santiago Ronquillo in Imus, Cavite, Philippines sometime in the late 19th century, Tiagong Akyat got his moniker because he simply entered and loot it of its wealth amidst the horrified residents (it should be noted that during the early 20th century, few homes had gates). Legend has it that Tiagong Akyat possessed an amulet that made him invisible. This amulet is called "Tagabulag" in Philippine folklore. People believed that this was the reason why Manila police failed to capture him, despite huge rewards awaiting for the person to bring to Police Tiago "Dead or Alive". Yet, despite Tiagong Akyat's notoriety, there was existing rumors that he was a "Robin Hood" character, helping the poor and looting the rich. In 1923, Manila Chief of Police John Fulton Green received an intelligence report that Tiagong Akyat was seen in Noveleta, Cavite. Philippines. In cooperation with the Philippine constabulary, Green organized a formidable force to capture Tiagong Akyat. It was rumoured that Tiago may have been ill when the constabulary surrounded the house in Noveleta where Tiago was hiding. Despite Tiago's defenceless condition, the constabulary riddled the house with multiple shots, killing Tiago. The Manila police was criticized for this overkill, despite the fact that they ended the career of one of the most infamous outlaws in Philippine history.

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