Kerwin Espinosa freed after court recalls arrest warrant

Futch Anthony Inso 02/11/2026

Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolan "Kerwin" Espinosa was released from Cebu City Jail after the court recalled his warrant of arrest due to a lack of jurisdiction.…

Kerwin Espinosa: He’s back in jail over murder rap

Joey A. Gabieta - Correspondent / @joeygabietaINQ 02/06/2026

TACLOBAN CITY — After being informed that a Cebu City court had ordered his arrest in connection with a murder charge, Mayor Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa of Albuera, Leyte, surrendered to authorities on Thursday. Espinosa said he was…

Warrant out vs Kerwin Espinosa, 3 others for murder case

Doris C. Bongcac 02/05/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A warrant was issued on Wednesday, February 4, for the arrest of Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa and three others for a murder case. But before he could be arrested, Espinosa voluntarily…

Kerwin Espinosa leads random drug test in Albuera, Leyte

Doris C. Bongcac 07/08/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mayor Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa led the conduct of random drug test for Albuera, Leyte municipal officials, employees, and barangay captains. The drug testing conducted from July 2 to 7, 2025 was part of…

Kerwin Espinosa is new Albuera, Leyte mayor

Doris C. Bongcac 05/13/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Kerwin Espinosa, the newly proclaimed mayor of Albuera, Leyte, has asked drug suspects to either reform or leave their town or he will have them arrested. Espinosa said that he also intends to…

Lucy Torres-Gomez wants Kerwin Espinosa disqualified

Futch Anthony Inso 05/07/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines- Incumbent Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez formally filed a disqualification case against Albuera mayoral candidate Rolan “Kerwin Espinosa. The petition was dated May 6, 2025. The ground for the petition for disqualification was…

Kerwin Espinosa for mayor: Albuera residents warned on voting for him

Doris C. Bongcac 04/26/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Retired Albuera Police Chief Jovie Espenido has warned town residents of the possible resurgence of illegal drug operations if Kerwin Espinosa wins as their next mayor in the May elections. Espenido alleged that…

Albuera shooting: CCTV footage shows Espinosa men ‘armed’

04/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Photos have surfaced on social media showing the presence of at least five armed men at the covered court in Brgy. Tinag-an, Albuera, Leyte, shortly after mayoral candidate Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa was shot…

7 cops linked to Kerwin Espinosa’s shooting to face admin raps

Joey Gabieta 04/20/2025

TACLOBAN CITY — Administrative charges are being prepared against the seven police officers considered “persons of interest” in the April 10 shooting of confessed drug lord and mayoral candidate Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa. Colonel Dionisio Apas Jr., Leyte…

Espinosa shooting: Leyte remains peaceful says top cop

Sarwell Meniano 04/16/2025

TACLOBAN CITY – Despite the recent shooting of Albuera, Leyte, mayoralty bet Kerwin Espinosa, the province is generally peaceful, the Philippine National Police (PNP) assured the public. Based on the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), there…

7 cops linked to Espinosa shooting test negative for gunpowder residue – PNP

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQINQUIRER.net 04/15/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that the seven police officers linked to the shooting of Albuera mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa tested negative for gunshot residue in the paraffin test. The police personnel were…

Kerwin Espinosa shooting: Public told to avoid speculations about attack

Sarwell Meniano - Philippine News Agency 04/14/2025

TACLOBAN CITY – The Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO) called on the public to avoid speculations on the recent shooting of self-confessed drug lord and Albuera mayoralty bet Kerwin Espinosa. In a statement Monday, LPPO director Col. Dionisio…

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