Metrocom_Intelligence_and_Security_Group

Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group

Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group

Military unit

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]

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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

MISG was the unit assigned to rescue the then-kidnapped Robina Gokongwei, daughter of the tycoon John Gokongwei.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Alfred McCoy, Dark Legacy: Human rights under the Marcos regime". Ateneo de Manila University. September 20, 1999.
  2. [2]
    Brigada Siete - Batas O Bala? (MISG, Philippine Constabulary, Kuratong Baleleng) FULL EPISODE, retrieved 2023-11-23


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