Unit Name: | Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group |
Dates: | 1967–1991 |
Country: | Philippines |
Allegiance: | |
Branch: | Philippine Constabulary |
Command Structure: | Metropolitan Command (METROCOM) |
Type: | Military police intelligence unit |
Garrison: | Fort Bonifacio, Taguig |
Nickname: | MISG |
Notable Commanders: | Col. Rolando Abadilla |
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]
The MISG was formerly formed as the Metrocom Police Intelligence Service (MPIS). But when Abadilla was appointed, he expanded the group.
The Branches of the MISG was Administration Branch, Police Intelligence Branch, Security Branch, Technical Intelligence Branch and Light Reaction Units.
Colonel Abadilla's notable deputies are: Colonel Roberto "Bobby" Ortega, Colonel Reynaldo Berroya and then-Colonel Panfilo "Ping" Lacson.
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]