Kerwin Espinosa

Kerwin Espinosa is a self-confessed drug lord who leads the mayoral race in Albuera, Leyte as of May 12, 2025. He received 14,469 votes based on partial and unofficial results, highlighting the volatile political climate in the town where violence has marred the election process. Espinosa faces legal challenges from rivals alleging violations of election laws and the Anti-Terrorism Act due to his controversial campaign statements and actions.

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Last updated at May 13, 2025.

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Kerwin Espinosa proclaimed mayor of Albuera despite drug charges

Self-confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa, son of slain Albuera mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr., was proclaimed the winner in the mayoral race in Albuera, Leyte on Monday based on partial and unofficial results.
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Albuera mayoral candidate files frustrated murder charges against 7 Ormoc policemen

Albuera, Leyte mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa has filed frustrated murder charges against seven Ormoc City policemen allegedly involved in a recent shooting attempt on his life.
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PNP: Albuera peaceful despite Espinosa shooting

Despite the recent shooting of mayoralty candidate Kerwin Espinosa in Albuera, Leyte, the Philippine National Police (PNP) assured the public that the province remains generally peaceful.
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7 cops charged for loose firearms in Kerwin Espinosa shooting

Seven police officers involved in the shooting of Kerwin Espinosa, a self-confessed drug lord and mayoralty candidate in Albuera, Leyte, have been charged for carrying loose firearms during the election period.
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7 cops in Albuera mayoral shooting test neg but probe continues

Seven police officers who are persons of interest in the shooting of Albuera, Leyte mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa have tested negative in paraffin tests according to the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday.
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PNP relieves Ormoc City police chief over campaign shooting

The Philippine National Police (PNP) relieved Ormoc City Police Director Colonel Reydante Ariza from his position following an investigation into a shooting incident that injured Albuera mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa.
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Comelec keeps Albuera off red list despite shooting

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) ruled out placing Albuera, Leyte under the red category of election areas of concern despite a recent shooting incident involving mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa.
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7 cops held in Albuera mayoral candidate shooting

Seven active police officers are now in custody as persons of interest in the shooting of Albuera, Leyte mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa and a vice mayoralty candidate on Thursday evening.
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Espinosa wounded in Leyte rally, implicates Rep Gomez

Self-confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa was seriously wounded during a campaign event in Barangay Tinag-an, Albuera, Leyte on Thursday, April 10.
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Pimentel says no immediate need to call Duterte for drug war hearings

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III stated on Wednesday that there is no immediate need to invite former President Rodrigo Duterte to future hearings regarding his administration's war on drugs.
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