Kerwin Espinosa victory a ‘surprise,’ says Leyte gov

Kerwin starts learning the ropes of being mayor

CEBU CITY – It seems like Kerwin Espinosa has buckled down to serious business after he was elected mayor of Albuera, a town in Leyte province once considered as the “drug capital in Eastern Visayas.”**media[12116]**ALBUERA, Leyte Mayor-elect Kerwin Espinosa reads a book about the Local Government Code as he gears up for his role as the town’s next chief executive. (Facebook)Espinosa, who once confessed to being a drug lord, posted a photo on Fa…

Kerwin Espinosa victory a ‘surprise,’ says Leyte gov

CAMPAIGN TRAIL Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa, who is seeking the post of mayor of Albuera, Leyte, waves to supporters during a campaign sortie. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday called on the Philippine National Polie to resolve the shooting of Espinosa. — Photo by Roel T. Amazon/Contributor TACLOBAN CITY—Like many others, Leyte Gov. Carlos Jericho Petilla was surprised by the election victory of confessed drug lord Rolan “Kerwin” Espino…