Jovie Espenido

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Jovie Espenido is a Filipino police officer known for his involvement in high-profile anti-drug operations in the Philippines. He has gained significant attention and controversy due to his role in the Philippine Drug War initiated by President Rodrigo Duterte.

Early Life and Education

Jovie Espenido was born in the Philippines. He pursued his education in law enforcement and graduated from the Philippine National Police Academy.

Career

Espenido's career in the Philippine National Police (PNP) has been marked by his active participation in anti-drug operations. He has held various positions within the PNP, including assignments in different regions of the country.

Anti-Drug Operations

Espenido first gained national prominence during his tenure as the police chief of Albuera, Leyte. He was involved in the operation that led to the death of Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr., who was accused of being involved in the illegal drug trade. The incident occurred in November 2016 and was widely covered by the media.

Following his assignment in Albuera, Espenido was transferred to Ozamiz City in Misamis Occidental. In July 2017, he led an operation that resulted in the death of Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog and several others. Parojinog was also accused of being involved in the drug trade. This operation further solidified Espenido's reputation as a key figure in the Duterte administration's anti-drug campaign.

Controversies

Espenido's methods and the outcomes of his operations have been the subject of controversy. Human rights groups and some political figures have criticized the extrajudicial nature of the killings associated with his operations. Despite this, Espenido has received support from President Duterte and other proponents of the drug war.

Personal Life

Details about Espenido's personal life are not widely publicized. He is known to be a devout Christian and has often cited his faith as a guiding principle in his work.

See Also

• Philippine Drug War
• Rodrigo Duterte
• Philippine National Police
• Extrajudicial killings in the Philippines