Philippine Constabulary Metropolitan Command

Philippine Constabulary Metropolitan Command
Philippine Constabulary Metropolitan Command
Active	1967–1991
Country	Philippines
Allegiance	Republic of the Philippines; (1967–1991)
Branch	Philippine Constabulary
Type	Regional military police unit
Garrison/HQ	Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Nickname(s)	METROCOM (until 1986); CAPCOM (when renamed as Capital Command)
Engagements	Martial law in the Philippines; Mendiola massacre; 1987–1989 coups;
Commanders
Notable; commanders	Brig Gen. Alfredo Montoya (mid-60s to 1970s); Maj. Gen. Prospero Olivas (1980s); Brig. Gen. Victor Natividad (acting, '84 to '86); BGen. Ramon Montaño (CAPCOM); BGen. Alexander Aguirre (CAPCOM); BGen. Marino Filart (CAPCOM);

The Philippine Constabulary (PC) Metropolitan Command or MetroCom was created pursuant to Executive Order of President Ferdinand Marcos on July 14, 1967, to supplement police forces within the Greater Manila Area and combat all forms of criminal activity.

One of its notable unit was the Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group or MISG.

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