Philippines Ranks 114th in Press Freedom Index, Trump Faces Iran War Deadline

May 1, 2026 news summary: The Philippines ranks 114th in the World Press Freedom Index, ride-hailing driver onboarding is suspended, Cebu landfill halt order is partially lifted, President Trump faces a deadline to end the Iran war, and P-Pop group BINI receives a Billboard Global Force Award.

Fri May 01 2026

Philippines Ranks 114th in World Press Freedom Index, Ride-Hailing Driver Onboarding Suspended

The Philippines has been ranked 114th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index. In other news, the onboarding of app-based ride-hailing drivers has been suspended. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has also partially lifted its cease and desist order against the operator of the Binaliu landfill in Cebu City, months after a landslide killed 36 people.

Trump Faces US-Iran War Deadline, BINI Bags Global Force Award

US President Donald Trump faces a May 1 deadline to either end or extend the US-Iran War. Meanwhile, in the music scene, P-Pop group BINI has received the Global Force Award at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music event, marking a significant milestone for the group.

*Source: YouTube: Rappler (2026-05-01)*

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