[1] At an early age, He attended and graduated from the A. Montes Elementary School, finished high school at the University of Iloilo, earned his bachelor's degree in political science and economics at the University of San Agustin, and later graduated from the School of Law and Graduate Studies at the same university.
Espinosa III's political career earned prominence during his short term as City Legal Officer.
He continued his political career as an Iloilo City Councilor for three consecutive terms, from 1989 to 1998.
[3] He served the remainder of Mabilog's term until 2019, after he lost his reelection against his brother-in-law and former Mayor of Iloilo City, Jerry Treñas.
[5] Espinosa III is married to Gina Agnes Divinagracia Sarabia, a gemologist, and they have four daughters, namely: Regine Amparo, Maria Patricia, Beatrice Mary Agnes, and Ma.