presumably caught in a brawl in which he became involved accidentally The popular Cuban comedian Limay Blanco expressed his sorrow over the allegedly violent death of a follower and imitator in Ciego de Ávila whose physical resemblance to the comedian astonished Limay himself in 2021 reportedly died during an altercation that took place this Friday My condolences to your family and friends," Limay expressed on his social media The comedian did not specify the circumstances or the date of the alleged death of the young person In response to questions from his followers the comedian said: “I was told that he was killed Upon learning about the existence of an impersonator the comedian said in September 2021: “I have an illegitimate son in some province.” Impressed by the striking physical resemblance of the young man Limay shared a brief video on his social media in which the young man was seen telling a story while mimicking the comedian's style this editorial has no further details regarding what allegedly occurred with the impersonator of Limay The increase in violence and crime in Cuba a growing phenomenon despite the authorities' efforts to downplay it and attribute it to alarmist messages on social media has prompted the comedian to speak out on previous occasions Limay raised his voice to denounce the increase in theft and crime in Cuba following the theft of a mobile phone belonging to a friend of his “This friend had his cellphone stolen on the bus They used a knife to cut his backpack; he lost all his photos and videos,” Blanco said on his social media sharing an image of the cut made in the victim's backpack he live-streamed a suspicious encounter he had early in the morning while approaching Alamar by car The comedian was driving calmly in his vehicle when he saw a man lying by the side of the road Fearing it might be a ploy to rob him — a tactic reported to be common on the roads of Cuba — the comedian did not stop his car After being robbed for the third time in his home in mid-July 2023 guided by his faith in God and belief in human redemption Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker thanks to the support of the Cuban community in Miami and various donors 10/11/2024 - 8:32am (GMT-5) | leader of the ministry "Cristo Cambia Vidas," delivered a food donation this Saturday to the esteemed Cuban actor from film who received it with gratitude and emotion Thanks to everyone who helped me deliver this donation and to my friend José for his agency that facilitated this contribution God bless you all," the comedian expressed on his social media was sent by supportive individuals from the Cuban community in Miami Limay expressed gratitude to the donors who participated in the charitable effort and mentioned the Cuban Iron Man the Facebook profile ‘Fishing in Miami,’ and José González he had to be hospitalized at the Manuel Fajardo Hospital in Havana due to several health complications he underwent hip surgery (a procedure with subsequent complications) and as a result of the surgery those close to the actor turned to the Internet to obtain the necessary drugs for him it became known that Losada needed a wheelchair to move around the art director at ICAIC who has assisted him in the past several supportive individuals from the Miami exile community mobilized and managed to send a wheelchair and medications to the actor participated in the 2023 Cuban telenovela Renacer The Supreme Court (SC) said on Wednesday (March 5) allowed a woman to run as vice mayoral candidate in Limay, Bataan in this year’s polls after the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) refused to accept her certificate of candidacy (COC). The SC Public Information Office (SCPIO) said the high court has granted the petition of Marie Grace David that sought the reversal of the COMELEC resolution that rejected her COC. “The SC ruled that the COMELEC committed grave abuse of discretion by disallowing the substitution of Marie Grace, finding that Marie Grace fully complied with the requirements of Sec. 77 of the Omnibus Election Code, and hence, is a bona fide candidate for the position of Vice Mayor of Limay, Bataan,” said the SCPIO. “The SC thus permanently prohibited the COMELEC En Banc from implementing its assailed Resolution dated January 6, 2025 and related issuances,” it added. After Richie Jason David withdrew his COC on Dec. 6, 2024 as vice mayoral candidate in the town, Marie was nominated as her substitute under the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas and filed her COC and certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA) before the COMELEC. However, the poll body issued a resolution that rejected the filing as the poll body cited COMELEC Resolution No. 11045 that sets the candidate’s withdrawal deadline on Oct. 8, 2024 which happens to be the day for filing of COCs. Because of the COMELEC resolution, Marie filed a petition before the SC which issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) last Jan. 14 against implementation of the COMELEC resolution. and the comedian Limay Blanco has expressed his concern through social media 10/04/2024 - 5:35pm (GMT-5) | The comedian Limay Blanco once again expressed his solidarity with the suffering of the people in Cuba and shared a petition from a visually impaired individual who urgently needs medication to avoid becoming completely blind 63 years old and a resident of the 10 de Octubre municipality in Havana explaining the urgency of obtaining a medication called timolol to prevent total loss of vision in his only functional eye due to the shortage of medications and the lack of access to dorzolamide with timolol I lost nearly all vision in the only eye I have left," explained the man who reported that the situation affects people with glaucoma as we are unable to control intraocular pressure Both medications are used to treat glaucoma a condition that affects intraocular pressure in the eye Amid a significant shortage of medications that particularly impacts the elderly Rodríguez expressed regret over once again lacking the drug: “I wonder if through your humanitarian efforts and with God's help it would be possible to obtain dorzolamide with timolol or since I have access to dorzolamide from another source,” Rodríguez emphasized and this situation makes my daily life extremely difficult," expressed the man who has fought against glaucoma for years and faces the government's inability to provide the necessary medications The disheartening situation of scarcity seems to have no end in sight The Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed last March that pharmacies will continue to be understocked and that there will be a lack of dozens of products from the essential medicine list "In light of the shortage of supplies and medications the best response we can provide to our population during such challenging times is the quality of services We will experience shortages; we will continue to face a lack of medications," he stated in a meeting with health sector officials One of the desperate measures implemented by the regime is to extend exempt from tariffs and without limits on their value The long-awaited measure was announced during one of the most crucial and tense moments in the country and political crisis has intensified due to the growing food shortages which have exacerbated the hardships faced by the population By The popular Cuban comedian Limay Blanco once again stirred a wave of emotions on social media this time by welcoming a very special guest into his home: “Paletica” a street musician who has become a true symbol of Havana's popular ingenuity His instrument is an unusual mix of cymbals all mounted on wheels that allow him to roam the streets of Havana while spreading rhythm and his music captivates everyone who sees him pass by In a second video shared by Limay on his social media the musician was seen facing a professional frying pan Although she initially showed some shyness demonstrating that talent goes beyond the instruments that's already a hit,” wrote the reggaeton artist Osmani García while another user commented: “That man is a genius Others highlighted his authenticity: “It turned out great with the güiro” were just a few of the messages that flooded social media Limay, known not only for his humor but also for his social work reminds us that music lives in the heart of the Cuban people Many followers have already requested assistance with instruments and performances so that he can continue to share his art "Paletica" is a street musician from Havana who has captured attention for his creativity in using recycled objects as musical instruments His ability to generate rhythm and joy has been widely shared on social media after comedian Limay Blanco introduced him to his audience This exhibition has generated interest and support from followers some of whom have offered to help the musician with instruments and performance opportunities The talent and authenticity of "Paletica" have been widely praised on social media with comments highlighting their ingenuity and musical skill Personalities like reggaeton artist Osmani García have publicly commended them Music and street art are an integral part of Cuban culture reflecting the creativity and resilience of the people in the face of economic hardships Artists like "Paletica" symbolize the spirit of improvisation and joy that defines Cuba keeping the musical tradition alive in its streets A team of journalists committed to reporting on Cuban current affairs and topics of global interest we work to deliver truthful news and critical analysis The Cuban comedian Limay Blanco shared a moving message on his social media in memory of his deceased son who would have turned a year older this August 17 has touched his followers and generated a wave of support and solidarity I just want to tell you that your whole family misses you expressing the profound pain that has accompanied him since the loss of his son in 2017 the second from Limay Blanco's first marriage who has other children from later relationships the comedian added that he was trying to keep himself busy to avoid thinking about the sadness but he acknowledged that it is a very difficult day for him: "Today I have tried to keep myself as entertained as possible to not think I wish the days would pass quickly; every August 17 is a very sad day for me." Her followers quickly reacted to her message with words of support your child," were some of the comments left on the post This is not the first time Limay has dedicated an emotional post to remember his son's birthday: "Wherever you are Today I was looking at this photo and I remember that day when you were upset with me because you didn't want to dress like that.. take good care of my little guy and tell him that his family misses him a lot," he said in 2020 Limay shared another post in honor of the birthday of his other son a lot and to have a nice day today on his birthday The Cuban comedian Limay Blanco continues to carry out his charitable actions and spread joy to low-income families in Cuba. In his most recent act of solidarity, a boy from his neighborhood became the protagonist of a moving story. Limay Blanco, known for his charisma and commitment to the most needy, has once again touched the hearts of many with an emotional video that shows a young boy's reaction to receiving an unexpected gift. The boy, who often asks the comedian for toys every time he sees him, couldn't contain his excitement upon receiving a stroller from the comedian. The moment was captured in a video that the artist shared on his Instagram account, where the child can be seen excitedly yelling, "You brought it for me!" upon seeing the stroller. The expression of surprise and joy on his face is a testament to the positive impact that acts of kindness can have on the lives of the little ones. Limay Blanco has once again demonstrated that through small gestures, a big difference can be made in the community. His commitment to low-income families in Cuba and his constant dedication to bringing joy to children is an inspiration to all. This act of generosity not only reflects the altruistic personality of Limay Blanco, but it also highlights the importance of solidarity and mutual support in difficult times. His example reminds us that there is always an opportunity to do good and that every small act matters. Limay Blanco, beyond his role as a comedian, has become a true hero for many, demonstrating that true success lies in the ability to give and share with others. "Thank you, thank you very much for helping me help. God bless you," commented the comedian alongside the audiovisual material that can be seen on his profile on the aforementioned social network. Originally from Cuba, but I live in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as a writer in the Entertainment section. Do you have something to report? Write to CiberCuba: Originally from Cuba, but living in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication at the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as a writer in the Entertainment section. tomorrow you can make yellow rice with them," the artist joked 14/05/2024 - 9:35am (GMT-5) | The Cuban comedian Limay Blanco He has brought more than a smile to his fans with the new video that he has uploaded to his Instagram account the artist appears sitting in the living room of a house while telling with that characteristic humorous way he has of telling his stories that the owner is complaining because there are flies "I'm in a house now where the woman is complaining because there are flies," Limay Blanco first commented alluding to the bad situation in Cuba: "Look girl There is no light here and she is complaining about the flies Nobody knows what she has until you lose it tomorrow you can make yellow rice with them." I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication at the University of Valencia I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as an editor in the Entertainment section editores@cibercuba.com +1 786 3965 689 Natural from Cuba, but I live in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication at the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as an editor in the Entertainment section. I already have my medical leave approved," says the comedian jokingly Tenderness and gratitude towards the noble gesture of Limay Blanco but pain for the sad reality being experienced on the island is provoked by the video shared by the Cuban comedian and philanthropist where he is seen handing out lollipops to Cuban children who wait their turn in a line formed outside his house I already have a medical leave taken," Limay says jokingly in the emotional video that has touched the hearts of many on social media and has sparked reactions from his followers who applaud his new gesture adding to the many other acts of solidarity and laudable support to Cubans in need for which he has been known for years." he did not stop thanking the SME that had made the donation What sadness that in Cuba eating candy is a luxury that not everyone can afford; "Angels of God How sad to see the pearl of the Caribbean in its maximum destruction"; "Blessings may God give you and your family good health and strength to continue helping everyone there is no one like you ever"; "The best work is that of children because the future of a nation truly lies in them and unfortunately ours is losing them"; "It feels so good to have such beautiful details with children they deserve to be 100% happy"; "Many blessings always for you and your Ministry Christ changes lives"; "What a beautiful gesture for these princes and also these precious children," reads among the reactions to the video An oil tanker carrying 1.4 million liters of oil capsized and sank in Manila Bay endangering the nearby municipality of Limay in Bataan province and other areas already heavily affected by extreme rainfall from Super Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwestern monsoon Greenpeace climate campaigner Jefferson Chua said “The sunken tanker MT Terranova is a ticking time bomb that further imperils the health safety and livelihoods of coastal communities around Manila Bay.  Communities are  still reeling from the impacts of Super Typhoon Carina Now we’re facing another crisis with this oil spill near Limay “This one-two punch of calamities highlights just how severe the danger fossil fuels can be to our environment and to vulnerable communities With inadequate government social and financial support for recovery as in the case of the MV Princess Empress last year Fossil fuel companies who owned the cargo escaped responsibility in large part because of lackadaisical government moves to hold them accountable “The government and the companies involved must do everything to recover the vessel and its contents immediately to prevent further damage to the marine environment and coastal communities “The owners of MT Terranova and its cargo must come forward and claim responsibility: foot the bill for any environmental damage this may cause and provide compensation to the communities affected The government must also ensure that the full weight of our legal system is applied to ensuring justice for the people of Limay and the other communities in the area “We reiterate our call for the Marcos administration to end our dependence on fossil fuels and expedite a just transition to renewable energy.  “President Marcos must also call for payment from fossil fuel companies for losses and damages suffered by Filipino communities and immediately adopt a comprehensive Climate Justice Agenda as the country faces the worsening impacts of the climate crisis.” You may download our Climate Action Agenda here Eunille Santos, Greenpeace Communications Campaigner[email protected] | +63 9175411248 Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Please select which cookies you are willing to store These cookies will provide you a better experience of our website You will be able to hide the cookies acceptance banner and use the website features better The non-acceptance of these cookies will give you a cookie-free experience These cookies help improving the performance of Greenpeace.org They are set to collect data such as how long users stay on a page or which links are clicked This helps us make better content based on your experience navigating the website Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism Philippines – A fishing ban is already in place in Limay Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III said on Tuesday days after MT Terranova capsized and submerged off Lamao in Limay last July 25 Garcia said the fishing ban was imposed by Limay Mayor Nelson David Water samples taken from four barangays in Limay, Bataan, were also found to have levels of oil and grease that exceeded standard limits set by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources deeming them unsuitable for fishing and swimming Water bodies are suited for fishing if oil and grease concentration found in samples only amounted to 3 milligrams per liter (mg/L) or below and safe for swimming if oil and grease concentration is only 2 mg/L or below Based on a presentation on Tuesday by Raphael de Leon officer-in-charge of Bataan’s Environment and Natural Resources Office the four areas not suitable for fishing and swimming are: and Barangay Luz Kitang were taken on July 25 while the water sample from Lamao was taken on July 26 There were two stations in Barangay Luz Kitang where samples were taken The water sample from the other station only registered 2.4 mg/L of oil and grease Results were shown to reporters in Balanga water samples taken from three barangays in Mariveles (namely Batangas II and Townsite) did not exceed standard limits for fishing and swimming Bataan, especially Lamao, is grappling with the oil spill caused by the sunken MT Terranova which was carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) had deployed oil spill booms and is currently sealing the valves before contracted salvor Harbor Star can start siphoning operations Experts had forecasted that the oil spill could reach Metro Manila by Tuesday But in a press conference on Tuesday afternoon PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gavan said based on their aerial inspection earlier in the day While the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said around 11,000 fisherfolk would be affected by the oil spill Garcia estimated that at least 14,000 fisherfolk from nine coastal municipalities in Bataan could bear the brunt of the maritime incident Bataan are complaining about the alleged unhygienic and disrespectful removal of their loved ones’ remains from the town’s Catholic cemetery They claimed that the process being carried out by private contractors hired by the local oficials  does not abide by proper health guidelines The issue raised on social media gained extensive   attention among residents in the municipality the late Mayor Nelson David announced plans to close the cemetery due to overcrowding He said remains older than seven years would be moved to a new columbarium nearby with concerned residents mulling protest rallies © All Rights Reserved. 2025 | Manila Standard | Developed by Neitiviti Studios FORMER PBA and Gilas Pilipinas player Gary David was viewed in a video shoving a player from an opposing team during an inter-town basketball tournament in Orion In a now viral video, David was seen confronting a referee after one of his players fell to the floor after being elbowed by a Team Limay player identified later as Kidjao Cruz A technical foul was then called on the now 46-year-old David after he stormed to the other side of the court to confront Cruz near the Team Limay bench and gave him a hard shove sparking a bench-clearing incident at the Kamalig Sports Complex As David was being led away by his players a spectator entered the court and shoved the five-time PBA All-Star Cooler heads intervened and separated the two with the spectator later identified as a former coach of Team Limay and the spectator were later escorted out of the game The incident happened with 3:18 left in the second quarter and Team Limay leading Team 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By continued use, you agree to our privacy policy and accept our use of such cookies. Find out more here A total of 1,273 fisherfolks and fish vendors from the towns of Mariveles and Limay affected by the oil spill on July 25 2024 finally got the much needed financial assistance worth P5,000 each last Friday Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia in his FB post said the distribution of cash assistance was made to replenish the livelihood of fishermen affected by the oil spill when the Terra Nova motor tanker carrying 1.5 million liters of industrial fuel sank off Lamao point The distribution held at the Limay Sports Complex was led by the governor himself 3rd Congressional District Chief of Staff Rollie Rojas BFAR Provincial Officer Harlyn Recabar-Purzuelo Assistant Treasurer Maria Rosario Carlos and Office of the Provincial Agriculturist Consultant Ramon Garcia The oil spill incident involving Terra Nova was followed by two other incidents where motor tankers either capsized or ran aground off Limay and Mariveles preventing fishermen from catching fish for their livelihood Some fishing grounds in Mariveles were hardly affected by oil spill but were prevented by Coast Guard to go fishing for their own safety The post Mariveles-Limay fisherfolks get financial aid appeared first on 1Bataan Today's print edition Home Delivery A marine tanker carrying industrial fuel sank in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday causing a large oil spill as coast guard rescuers search for a missing crew member Sixteen of the 17 crew members of MT Terra Nova have been rescued Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said after the ship capsized off the coastal town of Limay in Bataan province.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); A search is underway for the missing sailor In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division The first permanent Kadiwa Store in Central Luzon was inaugurated on March 13 at Limay Park in Barangay Reformista. The event was attended by Bataan Second District Representative Abet Garcia, Limay Mayor Richie David who expressed their support for the initiative aimed at making essential goods more affordable while helping local farmers and fisherfolk earn higher incomes is designed to provide consumers with access to budget-friendly high-quality agricultural and fishery products It also serves as a direct market for farmers and fisherfolk eliminating middlemen to ensure fairer profits for producers This initiative aligns with the broader goal of strengthening food security and promoting sustainable agricultural practices The establishment of this permanent store follows the launch of the “Kadiwa ng Pangulo” program in Limay by President Ferdinand R a ceremonial check was turned over to fund the store’s construction The Department of Agriculture (DA) has been a key partner in this effort overseeing the allocation of a P5-million grant under the Enhanced Kadiwa Financial Grant to support the project The program extends beyond Limay, as Kadiwa Pop-Up Stores continue to be set up across Central Luzon a Kadiwa Pop-Up Store was held at the MarQuee Mall Activity Center in Pampanga locally sourced produce and essential goods were made available to the public These efforts are part of the government’s commitment to expanding the reach of Kadiwa initiatives and ensuring more Filipinos benefit from affordable food options In addition to providing low-cost commodities the Kadiwa Store in Limay will support 28 farmers’ cooperatives and associations By directly connecting producers with consumers the program helps stabilize prices and boost local economies Officials noted that similar initiatives would be expanded across the region to assist more communities With the successful launch of the Kadiwa Store in Limay more towns and cities in Central Luzon are expected to follow suit further strengthening the local agricultural sector Mayor Richie David and Representative Abet Garcia emphasized their commitment to supporting programs that uplift farmers and fisherfolk while ensuring that residents have access to nutritious and affordable food The post First Kadiwa Store in CL opens in Limay appeared first on 1Bataan Philippines – A Philippine-flagged vessel with 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil capsized and submerged off the waters of Bataan the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Thursday PCG spokesperson Armando Balilo said 16 crew members of the MT Terranova have been rescued BRP Melchora Aquino has located the body of one missing crew member The maritime incident happened around 1:10 am on Thursday around 3.6 nautical miles east off Lamao Point in Limay with no weather disturbance observed at that time An aerial survey by the PCG monitored an oil spill 5.6 nautical miles east off Lamao Point with an estimated length of two nautical miles being carried by strong current heading east to northeast Authorities are determining the gravity of the oil spill as well as the response needed to address the disaster we cannot dispatch our resources because of strong winds and high wave,” Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said during a situation briefing on the impact of southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Carina “Can we please add an instruction to the DENR [Department of Environment and Natural Resources] to make an assessment on the environmental impact that will help us dilute the oil spill.” Environment Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga has ordered the deployment of survey vessel BRP Hydrographer Presbitero to locate the sunken tanker.  The extent of the damage is still unknown as the location of the tanker is yet to be determined.  “Ang immediate na kailangan po nating malaman ay ang location ng vessel at kung ano ang structural condition nito in order for us to anticipate the dispersion of the oil,” Loyzaga said in a meeting with Bataan local government officials and PCG on Thursday.  (The immediate thing we need to know is the location of the vessel and its structural condition in order for us to anticipate the dispersion of the oil.) The DENR said they are coordinating with the Marine Science Institute of the University of the Philippines “to model the possible dispersion of both vessel fuel and its oil cargo should leakages occur.” The PCG said in its press release an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident Being successful at fly fishing means you’re likely doing something right—it’s a technical craft and doing it well is usually important to success It feels good when you’re doing everything right when you’ve put together a diverse set of elements into a single successful act and it’s nice to measure your good fortune against others particularly if they’re solid anglers which leads you to honestly believe that every cast and every drift or swing will result in the biggest fish of the trip When you're fishing Patagonia’s sprawling, high-desert Rio Limay take all that crap and throw it out the window This is a river whose sheer size and volume leave so much to chance that it doesn’t matter one lick who’s on the business end of the fly rod What can pay dividends is being on the river with someone experienced enough to read such an immense torrent and put you on the right water for the fish you’re seeking it’s absolutely vital to get a fly—usually a gaudy articulated streamer that wiggles seductively in the river’s varied currents—to the bottom and to the bottom as fast as you can As we pushed out into the mosh pit of currents and seams that comprise the Limay that first day, it was me manning the front seat of the Patagonia River Guides (PRG) drift boat it could have been Bobo the trained chimpanzee casting the heavy shooting head and 200 yards of running line instead of me would’ve struggled a bit with the unwieldy outfit it certainly didn’t require decades of angling experience load the stiff 6-weight rod and send the line flying perpendicular to the boat and into the drink it sure didn’t require any skill on my part to sink a bright yellow double-hooked Clouser to the bottom of the river And when the line swung through the current and straightened out well downstream of the boat’s bow I knew right away that if we were to latch into the any of the Limay’s bestial browns it would be a matter of good guiding and good luck Within just a few minutes of our first casts I was sure that I’d managed to drag the heavy shooting line across the river’s bottom and wrap it around a rock some 20 feet down sitting outside on the front porch of a sprawling Argentine estancia I was gluttonous enough to start making comparisons between my beloved trout and the burly saltwater fish that I had traveled to places like Mexico and the Bahamas to chase—fish that pull so hard and dive so deep that fly lines disappear and yield to backing in seconds flat but the brown-liquor fueling my tirade compelled me to utter the phrase “trout are sissies,” much to the disgust of my companions that night As I realized that my fly line was latched to something other than Patagonian bedrock and as my fly reel turned into an aluminum blur and I was immediately filled with regret and gratitude at the same time Regretful for verbally shaming the fish that taught me damn near everything I know about rivers and fishing and the ingredients that make both functional and productive and grateful that the fates chose to correct my heresy by connecting me with the fish of a lifetime rather than punishing me by plunging me into a slump of fishless penance that I boated the largest brown trout of my life—a 25-incher armed with burly shoulders and that kyped jaw that inspires anglers the world over to spend their time and their fortunes in pursuit steered the boat to some calmer water and helped me net the beast carefully snapping pictures and reviving the fish We exchanged obligatory handshakes and high-fives all the while grinning and after our celebration I thought to myself that this is why I had come here—to touch a beast so majestic the fish at the end of the line moved so furiously that I thought we might have been caught in some unseen whirlpool like the bottom of the river had opened up and something was pulling my fly line into a watery black hole that led to the core of the planet I stood there in the boat’s bow like a simpleton mutt that finally caught its own tail this Limay brown and its brethren refuse to join the union Peter again coaxed the boat to calmer water near shore but this time he instructed that we’d get out of the boat and try to bring the fish to the net on foot I trundled my way through the thigh-deep Limay to where I could stand and do battle without fear of being swept down river Between line-peeling runs and furious head shakes I managed to get the fish on the reel and slowly bring it into shallow water and he safely secured the giant fish in the mesh I laid eyes on the most impressive fish I’d ever seen When Peter stretched the tape from tip of the pinched fins to the tip of the kyped jaw the immense fish measured just a hair over 27 inches taupe desert landscape on the eastern fringes of Patagonia shucks,” as if it gave up fish like this to fortunate anglers all the time As we glided down the Limay the rest of that first day en route to our campsite for the night heaving the heavy shooting heads into the drink and swinging big flies through the Limay’s depths Just before we got to our camp that evening—a posh set-up tucked into a willow oasis in the dry desert landscape—Peter twice oared the boat through a very fishy run up against a bushy bank that he was certain contained a brown worth bragging about we regretfully beached the boat for the night Catching two giant brown trout within just minutes of each other had left me glowing and pleasantly satisfied and that night I realized that I might have ruined my trout fishing for the foreseeable future I’ll likely never match such a feat again “I don’t care who caught those fish—I’m just glad I was in the boat to see it with my own eyes.” You might honestly come to believe that robust malbec wine flows from the taps in Argentina there’s a bottle handy to suit your needs it comes from the Mendoza District’s myriad vintners where it is bottled with care and then delivered gratuitously throughout the country Argentina’s signature wine was abundant at every shore lunch we enjoyed throughout our stay, but perhaps never more so than when Peter guided the drift boat to the bank our campsite — part of PRG's 'Unplugged' program— and our home for the night after our first day spent chasing the Limay’s big browns Among the collection of outfitter tents spaced throughout the willows that lined the river’s banks a table boasting several bottles of wine rested its empty glasses soon to be filled by bone-tired anglers Alongside the stock of malbec was another table loaded with fine appetizers and perhaps finest mobile collection of brown liquor in the southern hemisphere Dinner—a bounty of perfectly cooked Patagonian red meat potatoes and grilled fresh vegetables—served on a white-linen clad table within the large dining tent Then we propped ourselves in front of a bonfire where the junior high schoolers in all of us erupted at ribald jokes and stories of lost trout we enjoyed one of those seemingly perfect moments that only come when the right amount of red meat a few more of those Rio Limay krakens were resting up for dawn when they might be willing to chase a big streamer as it swings by in the rushing drained them and wandered off to our sleeping tents I remember as a kid the sleepless nights that led to pre-dawn mornings at my grandfather’s house loading the trunk of the car with fishing gear and heading off into the dark on what was sure to be a grand adventure awakening me from my passenger-seat slumber I’d find myself surrounded by mountains driving some skinny gravel road along a trout stream high in the Colorado Rockies Waking up in the tent situated along the fabled Rio Limay deep in the Patagonian desert child-like anticipation wash over me as I lay there my posh cot in the middle of nowhere the sun had yet to poke over the steppe to the east and every sound was amplified by a light fog that had settled over the river Every booted foot rubbing on the boat bottom sounded like a depth charge and as we peeled line from our reels in preparation for the day’s hunt prepped us for the first run of the morning—the same run we fished the night before with no luck Chad took the front seat of the boat this day and I decided to just sit and watch a bit as Santos guided the boat into the current The light was still low as Chad launched his first couple of casts up against the willows—the kind of light we all crave when we’re chasing brown trout back home under autumn skies Chad’s line pulled tight on the swing and what had to be another massive brown rocketed out from under the willows peeling running line from Chad’s 6-weight reel as it cruised downstream on its way to the Rio Negro and the chilly South Atlantic “There’s literally nothing I can do,” Chad said seemingly torn between cranking the drag down just a hair or palming the reel to slow the Peterbilt that was dead-set on reaching the salt positioning the boat so I could get out and so Chad could battle the fish from elevation in the bow of the boat “Maybe 24?” I asked Santos from where I stood judging the bend in Chad’s rod and factoring in the faster water from which the fish chose to fight He’d dropped anchor on the boat and was moving downstream and the fish continued to run and take line “It’s bigger than 24,” he said “I think it’s a lot bigger.” He managed to swing the fish into shallower water the fish peeled another 30 feet of line off Chad’s reel and was back in the current and he’d switched the rod from the right hand to his left shaking the pain out of his fingers and wrist as he patiently faced down the big trout after swapping the rod from hand to hand a couple more times the fish came close enough to Santos to confidently slide the net under it as we peered over the lip of the net and inspected our catch I found myself marveling at what we had drawn up from the depths of the river And for the third time since we put in the morning before I told my companions “That’s the largest brown trout I’ve ever seen”—immediately wondering how many more times I’d make such a definitive statement while fishing the Limay Arms worn from 20 minutes of pulling back against the tractor of a trout that rested in the net and still pulsed by adrenaline Chad’s hands trembled as he reached into the net to help Santos tape the fish and the Limay is but one of many trophy trout rivers that course through its vibrant landscape While some rivers flow beneath the rainforest canopy tucked up against the Chilean border and still others flow slow and clear through scenic mountain canyons It’s a tailwater through the stretch we fished and its productivity might be unmatched anywhere on earth From the massive browns that chased streamers in the deep the Limay is likely the most dependable place in northern Patagonia to chase and find trophy trout We didn’t see another big brown that last day on the river we grew tired of throwing the heavy lines and gratefully switched to casting fat dry flies trailed by droppers to an untold number of 20-inch rainbows the rainbows leaped from the water time and time again spurring the “oohs” and “awwws” one might expect from a fireworks display To resolve a looming mess in the Limay Public Market members of Sangguniang Bayan (municipal council) visited recently the town’s commercial center the Municipal Government of Limay said that the visit was expected to iron out kinks in the smooth operation of the public market known for its fresh fruits and vegetables and seafood produce Some complaints from market vendors and store owners prompted the visit to resolve the mounting issues raised by affected parties. The complaints which has yet to be made public reached the office of Limay Mayor Richie Jason David. The public market visitors include Councilor Dennis Gochuico chair of SB committee on market and slaughterhouse; Councilors Restituto “Bart” Reyes The post Limay SB members visit public market appeared first on 1Bataan As the Philippines makes the switch to more renewable energy sources the country is stabilizing grid reliability with its largest ever integrated grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Limay in Bataan Province supplied by ABB for Universal Power Solutions Inc a unit of San Miguel Corporation Global Power Holdings Corp The Limay site forms part of a broader contract with UPSI for a 240MW capacity packaged BESS solution to strengthen the reliability and stability of the Philippine grid on the islands of Luzon and Visayas The San Miguel Global Power battery energy storage systems facilities in Limay were inaugurated by the president of the Philippines ABB provided a 50MW capacity packaged BESS solution to strengthen the reliability and stability of the grid on the main island of Luzon The solution is designed to avoid large frequency deviations that can result in costly equipment damage and disruptive power system failure A significant amount of the Philippines’ primary energy supply is still fossil fuel-based making the country vulnerable to rising energy costs and market volatility while the energy production is at the same time CO2 intensive The island nation is also exposed to tropical storms and natural disasters that adversely impact its energy infrastructure To address these challenges while accelerating its ambitions towards a net zero energy supply the Philippines aims to achieve 35 percent renewable energy generation by 2030 and 50 percent by 2040.1 As of 2022 the Philippines has reached a 22% percent clean energy mix.2 No posted data yet for Q123 from the DOE publication as of this time UPSI collaborated with strategic partner ABB to develop an innovative solution to transform the reliability of the area’s grid which was highly susceptible to automatic load shedding and frequency fluctuations ABB Electrification Distribution Solutions explains: “Energy storage is a key offering of our modular and scalable solutions portfolio By combining the knowledge of our ABB execution team with the local grid knowledge of the UPSI team we are proud to support the most ambitious BESS plan the Philippines has ever embarked on This pioneering solution will ensure that the grid is more stable and will satisfy the reliability challenges associated with moving to a stronger mix of renewables.” within the Philippines and the APAC region The solution is designed to significantly reduce imbalances in the grid that cause power interruptions to enable local industrialization and economic growth It is also supporting the integration of renewable energy sources The project uses the ABB eStorage OS Energy Management System to act as the intuitive interface to the BESS allowing users to make real-time decisions based on grid parameters to ensure performance stability To satisfy the complicated needs of the scheme and ensure easy and quick installation ABB developed a complete solution that uses standardized building blocks that are scalable and modular The BESS includes the provision of battery enclosures and integrated skid units with transformers and inverters The building block designs include an integrated combination of Energy Storage Modules and power distribution equipment that can be increased or reduced in capacity to suit specific site location requirements The installation period was reduced by up to 30% as all equipment was delivered fully integrated and pretested Adopting this approach philosophy also ensured a reduction in site works and associated costs for the customer Learn more by visiting https://new.abb.com/medium-voltage/packaging-and-solutions.  Source 1: 2018-2040 Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) https://www.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/pep/pep-2018-2040-as-of-01052020.pdf Source 2: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/philippines-sets-june-auction-new-11600-mw-renewables-capacity-2023-04-04/ ABB Electrification is a global technology leader in electrical distribution and management from source to socket As the world’s demand for electricity grows our 50,000+ employees across 100 countries collaborate with customers and partners to transform how people connect solutions and digital technologies that enable energy efficiency and a low carbon society across all sectors By applying global scale with local expertise deliver excellence for customers and power a sustainable future for society ABB's website uses cookies. 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Learn more I agree The Bureau of Customs Port of Limay surpassed its collection target for August by more than P880 million The Port of Limay collected P12.63 billion for the month Acting District Collector Kriden Balgomera thanked the Assessment Division CIIS) for their critical roles in achieving the outstanding result He said their collective efforts were key to exceeding the August target Governor Jose Enrique Garcia III awarded a plaque of recognition and a PHP60,000 check to EC Films for winning 1st place in the Pamilyang Bataeño Short Film Contest during the awarding ceremony held on November 22 at Vista Cinemas Centered on the theme “Kwento ng Katatagan the contest aimed to showcase real stories of Bataeños that inspire and uplift communities portrayed the struggles and resilience of a fisherman in Limay amidst the recent oil spill delivering a heartfelt depiction of hope and determination Director Emir Canlas expressed his gratitude to the Provincial Government of Bataan for creating a platform that celebrates and uplifts local creatives empowering them to tell inspiring stories and showcase their talents A Lens Cinematics and Photography’s “Mapayapa” that highlighted the daily struggles and discrimination of a blind boy won 2nd place and received a plaque along with PHP 40,000 The third spot and People’s Choice Award went to Vantage Production’s “Tira-tira” a moving story of a father striving to provide for his son despite a meager income Governor Garcia commended all participants He noted that the contest reflected the province’s rich talent and determination to overcome challenges while fostering hope and unity within the community The post Short film on Limay oil spill wins in the Pamilyang Bataeño FilmCon 2024 appeared first on 1Bataan Bataan – The Bureau of Customs-Port of Limay here named GNPower Dinginin Ltd a coal-fired power plant in Mariveles town GNPD COO Emmanuel Lopez received the award from BOC-Limay district collector Atty Kriden Balgomera during the 16th anniversary of the BOC facility in Barangay Lamao here GNPD imports some 160,000 metric tons of coal a week or around 640,000 metric tons a month making coal importation as one of its top priorities It has two units with gross capacity of 725 megawatts each or total gross capacity of 1,450 MW Its net capacity is 668 MW per unit or with total net capacity of 1,336 MW “Our goal is to not only meet but exceed the expectations of our stakeholders and contribute positively to economic development as we empower progress,” Lopez said “BOC has played a pivotal role in our operations and they have also displayed unwavering commitment and integrity We are proud to be part of this significant milestone.” “This prestigious award acknowledged GNPD’s commitment to import compliance and its significant contributions to the economic growth of the region The company’s dedication to efficient and smooth import operations throughout the year played a key role in securing this recognition,” said Arcel Madrid “GNPD is committed to upholding the highest standards of import compliance while contributing positively to the economic development of the region The company recognizes the importance of collaboration with government agencies like the BOC and will continue to foster a strong working relationship to ensure smooth and efficient trade,” Madrid added and website in this browser for the next time I comment The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has issued red and yellow alerts for the Luzon grid and a yellow alert for the Visayas grid due to insufficient power supply on May 28 The peak demand in Luzon reached 12,228 megawatts while the available capacity stands at 12,669 megawatts The peak demand in Visayas reached 2,532 megawatts while the available capacity stands at 2,904 megawatts three plants have been on forced outage since 2023 one plant has been on forced outage since 2022 leading to 3,963.3 megawatts unavailable to the Luzon grid and 587.1 megawatts unavailable to the Visayas grid The red and yellow alerts in Luzon were caused by the forced outage of the following key plants: The yellow alert in the Visayas grid was caused by the unavailability of power export from Luzon and high forecasted demand A yellow alert is issued when the operating margin falls below the necessary level to meet the transmission grid’s contingency requirement A red alert indicates that the power supply is insufficient to meet consumer demand and the transmission grid’s regulatory requirements gmaregionaltv.com is home to the latest stories produced by news teams of GMA Regional TV from stations in key areas across the Philippines gmaregionaltv@gmanetwork.com About us Advertise with us the winner of a call for projects organised by HAROPA-Ports of Paris now has a 16 hectare site at the port of Limay-Porcheville that will allow it to set up a logistics warehouse at Limay This new customer distribution centre will boost IKEA’s growth in addition to promoting its goal to develop its activity on the basis of sustainability.The publicly-owned site will enable IKEA to develop a customer distribution centre with approximately 72,000 sq It will be ideally located in the west of Greater Paris making it possible to restock Paris city centre shops and deliver products to IKEA customers making online orders or in-store purchases It will serve a huge area ranging from Greater Paris for the vast majority of deliveries to areas in western France Taking advantage of the site’s exceptionally favourable location IKEA will develop a logistics project to include innovative solutions to meet its needs.The warehouse also aims for environmental exemplarity The goal is to obtain BREEAM® certification to “Very Good” level based on a design that optimises energy consumption encouraging the use of environmentally-friendly building materials and the roof installation of over 28,000 sq The project will also include an extensive landscaped area to guarantee protection and development of the surrounding ecosystem by replanting the site with 30,000 sq green space and around a hundred trees.The Limay site is strategic for the development of sustainable multimodal logistics for IKEA given its proximity to the Seine and the A13 motorway It will underpin the brand’s goal to develop river-based deliveries for its customers River delivery has numerous advantages for IKEA France It also offers an opportunity to deliver products to customers using zero-emission solutions thanks to a combination of electric vehicles and river transport solutions have already been trialled from Gennevilliers warehouse in conjunction with HAROPA-Ports of Paris Paris in particular and the Greater Paris area in general form a priority market for IKEA France IKEA is developing an omnichannel strategy based on a balance between its physical and digital points of contact to meet its customers’ needs The creation of this new distribution centre will be essential for IKEA as a basis for the development of its business reliable and sustainable deliveries to its customers CEO of HAROPA-Ports of Paris “The signing of this agreement is symbolic in two ways it confirms not only the attractiveness of the port logistics offer for Greater Paris but also the economic relevance of river distribution logistics for the Grand Paris project the installation of a brand as prestigious as IKEA at Limay port will contribute to a rebalancing of logistics towards the west of Greater Paris and the development of multimodality It is with pleasure that we note the trust placed in us by IKEA in developing this ambitious and ground-breaking project.” IKEA business development & strategy manager says: “I am very proud to sign today the agreement with HAROPA-Ports of Paris for the creation of this warehouse in Limay We are taking forward a high-quality partnership which will be a core asset for the innovative projects we wish to promote IKEA France has already committed itself to providing deliveries to 100% of its Paris customers using a zero-emission solution by the end of 2021 This innovative warehouse will allow us to reconcile over the long term the development of our business Based on its outlook of a notable recovery in demand for petroleum products during the remainder of the year Petron plans to resume refining operations at Limay sometime during second-half 2021 10 release reporting earnings for fourth-quarter 2020 The proposed restart follows the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan’s (AFAB) late-December 2020 approval of the Bataan refinery as a registered enterprise which entitles the manufacturing site to take advantage of fiscal incentives—including better timing on payment of value-added taxes (VAT) on products—under the Philippines’ Special Economic Zone Act of 1995 or Omnibus Investment Code of 1987 Announcement of the potential refinery restart comes alongside two straight quarters of growth in the operator’s consolidate revenues and despite refining margins remaining soft during fourth-quarter 2020 which Petron confirmed challenged the economic viability of its Philippine operations “We have been working hard to minimize the impact of the pandemic on our business and our performance in [second-half 2020] proves that we are moving in the right direction,” said Ramon S Petron’s president and chief executive officer “We look forward to sustaining our recovery as we anticipate higher demand and a more stable industry situation with an end to this crisis finally in sight.” While expectations of improved demand following the height of the pandemic lend support to the refinery’s planned restart Ang stressed the complex’s registration as an AFAB enterprise plays a major role the decision “We continue to implement various cost saving efforts but tax efficiency is another critical area that should improve Our AFAB registration will help make our refining business more competitive and financially viable as soon as demand recovers,” Ang said 2021 filing to Philippine Stock Exchange Inc (PSE) confirming its approval as an AFAB enterprise Petron said—as part of its commitment to AFAB—that it will undertake several unidentified capital investments amounting to nearly 3 billion Philippine pesos to further improve efficiency of its integrated Bataan refinery operations confirmed to PSE it would proceed with its previously proposed idling of the refinery—referred to as an “economic shutdown”—in January 2021 during which time it planned to execute maintenance activities on unidentified key process units at the site has yet to reveal details regarding how or if the proposed project has been impacted by recent events Restart of operations at Bataan would return the only operational refinery to the Philippines, which lost Royal Dutch Shell PLC subsidiary Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp.’s (Pilipinas Shell) 110,000-b/d Tabangao refinery in Batangas City to permanent closure in 2020 (OGJ Online, Aug. 14, 2020) Pilipinas Shell is proceeding with plans to convert the site into an import terminal as part of its commitment to continue supplying high-quality fuels to the regional market Robert Brelsford joined Oil & Gas Journal in October 2013 as downstream technology editor after 8 years as a crude oil price and news reporter on spot crude transactions at the US Gulf Coast He holds a BA (2000) in English from Rice University and an MS (2003) in education and social policy from Northwestern University IKEA France will open a new 16-hectare logistics warehouse at the Port of Limay-Porcheville as part of wider efforts to boost regional growth and reach its sustainability goals, according to Haropa-Ports of Paris Haropa-Ports of Paris said the 160,000 sqm site will enable IKEA to develop a customer distribution centre with approximately 72,000 sqm of floor space it said the centre will be “ideally located” in the west of Greater Paris making it possible to restock Paris city centre ships and deliver products to IKEA customers making online orders or in-store purchases The centre will serve a huge area ranging from Greater Paris for the vast majority of deliveries in western France The centre will be designed in a way that optimises energy consumption and encourages the use of environmentally friendly building materials such as 28,000 sqm of solar PV panels on the roof The project will also include an extensive landscaped area to guarantee protection and development of the surrounding ecosystem by replanting the site with 30,000 sqm green space and around a hundred trees “The signing of this agreement is symbolic in two ways “It is with pleasure that we note the trust placed in us by IKEA in developing this ambitious and ground-breaking project.” “I am very proud to sign today the agreement with HAROPA-Ports of Paris for the creation of this warehouse in Limay “We are taking forward a high-quality partnership “IKEA France has already committed itself to providing deliveries to 100% of its Paris customers using a zero-emission solution by the end of 2021 “This innovative warehouse will allow us to reconcile over the long term the development of our business Kalmar has completed a repair project for a ship-to-shore (STS) crane leg at the Nhava The Port of Rotterdam Authority has introduced Carbonbid a sustainability initiative that allows companies to Arkas Line has added a second company-owned vessel to the USA Express Service (USX) Moller—Maersk (Maersk) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) Chittagong the first privately-owned container terminal in Bangladesh DP World is set to implement OneStop Modal and the OneStop Vehicle Booking System (VBS) The Limay CCGT Power Plant is 1,100MW gas fired power project The project is currently in permitting stage the project is expected to get commissioned in August 2022 The project is being developed by Melekon Contractors It is a combined cycle gas turbine (ccgt) power plant The fuel will be procured from Limay Floating Storage Regasification Unit The project cost is expected to be around $700m Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis China Energy Engineering is expected to render EPC services for the gas fired power project GE Power will be the turbine supplier for the Gas fired project The company is expected to supply H Class model gas turbines for the project All power projects included in this report are drawn from GlobalData’s Power Intelligence Center The information regarding the project parameters is sourced through secondary information sources such as electric utilities government planning reports and publications Wherever needed the information is further validated through primary from various stakeholders across the power value chain and professionals from leading players within the power sector Give your business an edge with our leading industry 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