Lt. Reynaldo Samson, the chief of the Ampatuan Municipal Police Station who was ambushed and killed by armed men in Maguindanao, was laid to rest in Muntinlupa on Tuesday, Sept. 6. He was 40.
Samson and Cpl. Salipuden Endab were on their way to serve a warrant of arrest in Barangay Kapinpilan in Ampatuan, Maguindanao when they were ambushed and killed by armed men on Aug. 30.
Lt. Reynaldo Samson (left) was laid to rest at the Everest Hills Memorial Park in Muntinlupa on Sept. 6, 2022. (PLMun, screenshot from Muntinlupa police video)
The PNP awarded Samson and Endab the “Medalya ng Kadakilaan” (Heroism Medal) “for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty during the conduct of service of Warrant of Arrest at Barangay Kapinpin, Ampatuan, Maguindanao against Kamir Kambal alias Meds for Robbery with Violence against or Intimidation of persons RPC Art. 294 under Criminal Case Number 953 while on the way to the said place, they were ambushed by more or less 10 fully armed men.”
“Their selflessness, commitment, and dedication to service is worthy of emulation which earned honor not only for themselves but also for the entire Philippine National Police. Their supreme sacrifice serves as an encouragement to every PNP personnel to continue rendering utmost service to the community as well,” according to the PNP.
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon condemned Samson’s killing.
The PNP held a necrological service for Samson at the St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish and Diocesan Shrine in Barangay Tunasan, Muntinlupa.
Samson was buried with funeral honors at the Everest Hills Memorial Park in Muntinlupa.
A Muntinlupa resident, Samson joined the PNP in 2005 and became a lieutenant and chief of the Ampatuan police on Sept. 21, 2021.
He graduated from Alabang Elementary School and Pedro E. Diaz High School, both located in Muntinlupa, and finished college with degrees in secondary education and criminology at the Muntinlupa Polytechnic College (now the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa).
Samson served as a faculty member of the PLMun College of Arts and Sciences, member of the PLMun Board of Regents, and president of the MPC-PLMun Alumni Association.
The Muntinlupa City Council approved a resolution on Sept. 5 recognizing Samson as an outstanding citizen of Muntinlupa.
Councilors also passed an ordinance giving P100,000 as financial assistance to Samson’s family and approved another resolution condemning his killing and calling on the PNP to spare no efforts in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
The Muntinlupa City Council resolution also stated that “his sudden and untimely death generated many spontaneous outpouring of sympathies, expression of love and admiration from his former students, classmates and fellow alumni as well as from his fellow Muntinlupeños.”
“Whereas, his achievements as a student and teacher as well as a police officer earned the respect and admiration of his fellow Muntinlupeños, despite the fact that he came from humble beginnings and he proved that poverty is not a hindrance to attain one's goals thru sheer hard work and determination. Whereas, such personal achievements is a good example of a model citizen and should be emulated by our fellow Muntinlupeños, most especially the youth of Muntinlupa City,” it added.