Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group
| Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1967–1991 |
| Country | File:Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg Philippines |
| Allegiance | File:Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg Republic of the Philippines (1967–1991) |
| Branch | Philippine Constabulary |
| Type | Military police intelligence unit |
| Part of | Metropolitan Command (METROCOM) |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Bonifacio, Taguig |
| Nickname | MISG |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Col. Rolando Abadilla |
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The Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group (MISG) was the branch of the Philippine Constabulary's Metropolitan Command under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos. It was responsible for maintaining peace and order though its unit tasked with going after insurgents was linked to human rights violations at the time. It was headed by Rolando Abadilla.[1]
History
[edit | edit source]The MISG was formerly formed as the Metrocom Police Intelligence Service (MPIS). But when Abadilla was appointed, he expanded the group.[2]
Branches of MISG
[edit | edit source]The Branches of the MISG was Administration Branch, Police Intelligence Branch, Security Branch, Technical Intelligence Branch and Light Reaction Units.[2]
Notable Deputies
[edit | edit source]Colonel Abadilla's notable deputies are: Colonel Roberto "Bobby" Ortega, Colonel Reynaldo Berroya and then-Colonel Panfilo "Ping" Lacson.[2]
Notable cases
[edit | edit source]The MISG was assigned to rescue the then-kidnapped Robina Gokongwei, daughter of the tycoon John Gokongwei. The team assigned to save Gokongwei's daughther was Ping Lacson.[2][3][4][5][6][7][excessive citations]
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