Philippines rises to 114th in World Press Freedom Index | The wRap

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

• Philippines ranks 114th in 2026 World Press Freedom Index 

The Philippines ranks 114th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index.

• DOTr suspends ride-hailing driver onboarding as firms exceed limits 

The transportation department suspends the onboarding of app-based ride-hailing drivers Thursday, April 30. It found some platform companies exceeded the allowed number of drivers.

• Months after landslide killed 36, halt order on Cebu landfill ‘partially lifted’ 

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources partially lifts its cease and desist order against landfill operator Prime Integrated Waste Solutions Incorporated.

• Pivotal US-Iran war deadline approaches with no end in sight for conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump faces a Friday, May 1 deadline, to end the Iran war or make the case to Congress for extending it.

• BINI receives Billboard Global Force Award: ‘A milestone, a responsibility we carry’

P-pop group BINI makes history once again as it receives the Global Force Award at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music event. – Rappler.com