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Report Flash Floods in Bac Kan: Four Dead, Extensive Damage
Picture courtesy of VN Express Heavy rain has led to devastating flash floods in Ba Be district, Bac Kan Province, resulting in four deaths, one missing person, and significant damage to crops. The deluge hit Tan Luot Village, Dong Phuc Commune, late on Saturday night after more than two hours of rainfall, sending floodwaters mixed with soil and rocks down from a mountain stream. Lan Vy, a resident of the commune, described the usually low water stream that turned into a torrent, forcing villagers to flee as their shops and homes were swept away. By Sunday morning, the village road was littered with debris. Another flash flood occurred in Yen Duong Commune around the same time, collapsing a house, killing two people, and injuring one more. Nong Ngoc Duyen, chairman of the district People's Committee, stated that rescue teams were dispatched to both sites to find the missing victims. The Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority is coordinating with local authorities to manage the catastrophe's aftermath. This tragic event is compounded by earlier weather disasters, including a landslide in Lai Chau Province that killed five people. The region's heavy rains are attributed to a low-pressure trough and southeast winds bringing maritime air. In Yen Duong, over 215 mm of rain fell from Saturday night to Sunday morning. The forecast remains grim, with continued rainfall expected to exceed 100 mm in parts of the northern region, raising concerns about more flash floods and landslides. Authorities have issued warnings for rainfall surpassing 80 mm in three hours, urging caution and preparedness in vulnerable areas. Adapted by ASEAN Now from VN Express 2025-05-19 -
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Community Naked Foreign Man Escapes Hospital, Runs Amok in Pattaya Streets
Another lowlife in the weed shops every day. -
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Robert De Niro Slams Donald Trump in Cannes Acceptance Speech
Is this with a Scottish or Aussie accent? Gibson, De Niro, Pacino, Grant, Dyer, Pitt, Voight, Woods, Barr et al, all have Freedom of Expression and can say what they like. The British approach is the correct one; the government has no right to interfere in your freedom of expression. But you have no right to be heard. -
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Economy Blackpink's Lisa to the Rescue: Thai Farmers Eye K-Pop Star for Fruit Boost
I bet some kind of nice photo shoot or dance video of the trio prawit, prayut and taksin would be much more attention grabbing to drive durian sales and price up. Add Anutin hitting the beat with a gong would be a bonus. -
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Report Philippines Approves 16,000 New Teaching Positions to Address Staff Shortage
File photo for reference only As the new school year in the Philippines begins on June 16, the government has approved the creation of 16,000 teaching positions to address severe staffing shortages in public schools. This move represents the initial wave of a total 20,000 positions sanctioned by Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman as part of efforts to bolster the country’s educational workforce. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) welcomed the initiative by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), highlighting it as a substantial improvement over previous years where under Vice President Sara Duterte's leadership, fewer than 10,000 positions were created annually. However, ACT chair Vladimer Quetua stressed that the 16,000 new roles fall significantly short of the 150,000 needed to ensure quality education. Quetua urged the government to expedite the hiring process for these roles, noting past delays in filling positions under Duterte, where application processes extended over several months. These bureaucratic lags resulted in late placements, with some new hires only starting months into the academic year. The challenge of meeting qualification criteria also contributed to unfilled vacancies. The newly approved positions include 15,343 Teacher I posts, offering a salary grade (SG) 11, with salaries between P28,512 and P30,587. Additionally, there are 157 Special Science Teachers (SG 13) and 500 Special Education Teachers (SG 14), with progressively higher salary ranges. The funding, amounting to P4.194 billion, will come from the Department of Education's (DepEd) allocation in the 2025 General Appropriations Act. Pangandaman highlighted that this initiative aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen the nation's education system and supports DepEd's efforts across all educational levels, including the Alternative Learning System. Quetua pointed out the need to double the number of teaching positions by next academic year to address persistent shortages. He reflected on past administrations, noting that during President Benigno Aquino III's term, 40,000 new positions were created annually. He also highlighted historical challenges, citing a Senate deliberation where out of 9,650 approved positions, only 3,352 were filled in one academic year. This exemplifies ongoing difficulties but underscores the necessity to swiftly address current vacancies to meet the upcoming school year's demands and maintain educational standards. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Inquirer 2025-05-19
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