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Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group

Military intelligence unit of the Philippine Constabulary Metropolitan Command

Summary

Military intelligence unit of the Philippine Constabulary Metropolitan Command

Field	Value
unit_name	Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group
dates	1967–1991
country	Philippines
allegiance	Republic of the Philippines
(1967–1991)
branch	Philippine Constabulary
command_structure	Metropolitan Command (METROCOM)
type	Military police intelligence unit
garrison	Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
nickname	MISG
disbanded
notable_commanders	Col. Rolando Abadilla

(1967–1991) 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.

History

The MISG was formerly formed as the Metrocom Police Intelligence Service (MPIS). But when Abadilla was appointed, he expanded the group.

Branches of MISG

The Branches of the MISG was Administration Branch, Police Intelligence Branch, Security Branch, Technical Intelligence Branch and Light Reaction Units.

Notable Deputies

Colonel Abadilla's notable deputies are: Colonel Roberto "Bobby" Ortega, Colonel Reynaldo Berroya and then-Colonel Panfilo "Ping" Lacson.

Notable cases

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.

References

(September 20, 1999). "Alfred McCoy, Dark Legacy: Human rights under the Marcos regime". [[Ateneo de Manila University]].
(2 November 2023). "Brigada Siete - Batas O Bala? (MISG, Philippine Constabulary, Kuratong Baleleng) FULL EPISODE".
(May 13, 2022). "As the Elections Die Down, Robina Gokongwei-Pe Remembers How Ping Lacson Once Saved Her Life". Esquire Philippines.
Gabinete, Jojo. (May 12, 2022). "Robina Gokongwei-Pe nagbigay-pugay kay Ping Lacson: "Time to relax, White Knight!"". PEP.ph.
(2022-04-21). "Gokongwei's savior: Robina meets Ping Lacson, looks back on kidnapping rescue".
(2022-05-12). "Time to Chill-chill: Robina Gokongwei sends off 'white knight' Ping Lacson with touching gift".
(2019-11-11). "Bzzzzz: Lacson recalls kidnapping of Gokongwei daughter in Cebu".

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