Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group

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]

Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group
Active	1967–1991
Country	Philippines
Allegiance	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(s)	MISG
Commanders
Notable commanders	Col. Rolando Abadilla

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]}