The Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group (MISG) was the branch of the
Philippine Constabulary
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's
Metropolitan Command under the administration of
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Ferdinand Marcos
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. 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
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. The team assigned to save Gokongwei's daughther was Ping Lacson.
References
Presidency of Ferdinand Marcos
Secret police
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