PHAn aspirant who faced drug cases filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) in Leyte.
Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa filed his COC on October 1, 2024.
Espinosa is seeking the mayoralty post in Albuera town, Province of Leyte.
Espinosa and his entire slate submitted their COC under the Bando Espinosa-Pundok Kauswagan (BE-PK).
“Be with me, if you won’t join me, I can’t do it. So, let’s come together for the change and progress of our town, Albuera," Espinosa said to his supporters.
He also explained to his supporters the symbolism of Batman in his bid for mayor.
“"The true meaning of that is, Batman is helpful. Whether you're poor or rich, as long as you're oppressed, Batman is ready to die for you," Espinosa added.
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Espinosa became a controversial figure during the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte on his alleged involvement in the operation of îllégâl drugs.
In June 2023, the Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 65 acquitted him. The court favored Espinosa’s petition to junk the case on drug trading for lack of evidence.
The Baybay City, Leyte Trial Court also acquitted Espinosa from another drug case.
Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa filed his COC on October 1, 2024.
Espinosa is seeking the mayoralty post in Albuera town, Province of Leyte.
Espinosa and his entire slate submitted their COC under the Bando Espinosa-Pundok Kauswagan (BE-PK).
“Be with me, if you won’t join me, I can’t do it. So, let’s come together for the change and progress of our town, Albuera," Espinosa said to his supporters.
He also explained to his supporters the symbolism of Batman in his bid for mayor.
“"The true meaning of that is, Batman is helpful. Whether you're poor or rich, as long as you're oppressed, Batman is ready to die for you," Espinosa added.
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Espinosa became a controversial figure during the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte on his alleged involvement in the operation of îllégâl drugs.
In June 2023, the Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 65 acquitted him. The court favored Espinosa’s petition to junk the case on drug trading for lack of evidence.
The Baybay City, Leyte Trial Court also acquitted Espinosa from another drug case.
