Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group

Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group
Active1967–1991
Country Philippines
Allegiance Republic of the Philippines
(1967–1991)
BranchPhilippine Constabulary
TypeMilitary police intelligence unit
Part ofMetropolitan Command (METROCOM)
Garrison/HQFort Bonifacio, Taguig
Nickname(s)MISG
Commanders
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]

History

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

The Branches of the MISG was Administration Branch, Police Intelligence Branch, Security Branch, Technical Intelligence Branch and Light Reaction Units.[2]

Notable Deputies

Colonel Abadilla's notable deputies are: Colonel Roberto "Bobby" Ortega, Colonel Reynaldo Berroya and then-Colonel Panfilo "Ping" Lacson.[2]

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.[2][3][4][5][6][7][excessive citations]

References

  1. ^ "Alfred McCoy, Dark Legacy: Human rights under the Marcos regime". Ateneo de Manila University. September 20, 1999.
  2. ^ a b c d Brigada Siete - Batas O Bala? (MISG, Philippine Constabulary, Kuratong Baleleng) FULL EPISODE, 2 November 2023, retrieved 2023-11-23
  3. ^ "As the Elections Die Down, Robina Gokongwei-Pe Remembers How Ping Lacson Once Saved Her Life". Esquire Philippines. May 13, 2022.
  4. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (May 12, 2022). "Robina Gokongwei-Pe nagbigay-pugay kay Ping Lacson: "Time to relax, White Knight!"". PEP.ph.
  5. ^ "Gokongwei's savior: Robina meets Ping Lacson, looks back on kidnapping rescue". bilyonaryo.com. 2022-04-21. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  6. ^ "Time to Chill-chill: Robina Gokongwei sends off 'white knight' Ping Lacson with touching gift". bilyonaryo.com. 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  7. ^ "Bzzzzz: Lacson recalls kidnapping of Gokongwei daughter in Cebu". SunStar Publishing Inc. 2019-11-11. Retrieved 2024-08-16.


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