DOTr orders probe into PAL flight diverted to Japan | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: 

• DOTr orders probe on PAL flight diverted to Japan due to smoke in cabin

Transportation chief Vince Dizon orders an investigation into the Philippine Airlines flight that was diverted to Japan on Thursday, April 10.  

• Alleged drug lord Kerwin Espinosa shot while campaigning for mayor in Leyte

Kerwin Espinosa, a controversial mayoral candidate in the Leyte town of Albuera and alleged former drug lord, was shot Thursday afternoon, April 10, while campaigning.

• Pasig’s Ian Sia cries ‘freedom of speech,’ defends joke about single mothers

Pasig congressional candidate Ian Sia defends his controversial remarks on single mothers and cites ‘freedom of speech.’

• Isko Moreno vows, if reelected, he will kick out Lacuna’s husband as city health officer

Isko Moreno says that if he becomes mayor again, he will remove Manila City Health Officer Dr. Arnold Pangan, the husband of current Mayor Honey Lacuna, his former ally turned rival.

• Dennis Padilla says his relationship with Barretto kids is finished

Dennis Padilla speaks up on the alleged ‘visitor treatment’ he received at his daughter Claudia Barreto’s wedding. -Rappler.com