Manila Bulletin
Leyte peaceful amid Espinosa shooting – Apas
The Leyte police provincial director, Col. Dionisio Apas, Jr., assured the public that Leyte is generally peaceful despite the recent shooting incident involving Albuera mayoralty bet Kerwin Espinosa.
Apas stated that Albuera town does not need to be placed under a red category of election area of concern, according to the Commission on Elections.
He highlighted a significant decrease in shooting incidents in Leyte during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year, with a 52 percent reduction.
The police official emphasized that the shooting incident involving Espinosa is considered isolated and is being thoroughly investigated.
Apas further noted that the incident has not hindered the campaigning of local candidates in Albuera, indicating continued peace in the area.
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