HOROSCOPES

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19) — Money that has come your way unexpectedly might have you thinking in terms of expanding your personal interests and holdings, Aries. You might consider trying some new investments, particularly property. There's no need to rush to make a decision, however. You have all the time in the world to consider different options - and have some fun while you do it.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20) — Money that has come your way unexpectedly might have you thinking in terms of expanding your personal interests and holdings, Aries. You might consider trying some new investments, particularly property. There's no need to rush to make a decision, however. You have all the time in the world to consider different options - and have some fun while you do it.

GEMINI (May 21 -June 20) — Recent successes haven't made you feel you can rest on your laurels, Gemini. Rather, you're more likely to work harder. Today you might spend a lot of time considering different options for improving your socioeconomic status. Among them might be enterprises connected with the planet. Business and romantic partners could inspire you.

CANCER (June 21 -July 22) — This is likely a day when you want to reflect on your successes. As your professional success continues to skyrocket, your sense of self-confidence follows suit. So do your relationships with family, friends, children, and romantic partners. Your mind is especially sharp, Cancer, and your personal innovations should continue to progress. Life is good and likely to stay that way for a while.

LEO (July 23 -Aug. 22) — Surprising developments in your life might bring a lot of visitors and much happiness to your home. You could host a party or other sort of gathering. This is likely to keep you very busy throughout the day, Leo, but you will have fun all the same. Don't let shop talk interfere with times like this. This is the time to relax and enjoy your good fortune. Use it to your advantage.

VIRGO (Aug 23 - S ep. 22) — Some wonderful new developments could take place in your community, Virgo. You might meet some new people who move in nearby. New businesses could also arrive and give a whole new look to the area. You could spend a lot of time visiting others to learn about what's happening. You might also consider fixing up your home, as recent success has made that possible. You will be busy all day.

LIBRA (Sep. 23 -Oct. 22) — A high level of self-confidence and optimism should stay with you throughout the day, Libra. Your energy is good, as is your enthusiasm. The success and good fortune that have been coming your way are likely to stay with you. You may have just been blessed with more money and happiness. Of course, this feeling is also likely to attract more friends. Make the most of it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 3 -Nov. 21) — Happiness is the mood of the day, Scorpio, as you enjoy the fruits of all your hard work over the past few years. You're able to pursue a few things that you've never been able to before. You're likely surrounded by old and new friends, and romance is blossoming. You probably also look especially attractive now. If all this sounds too good to be true, wake up! It's happening!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) — Happiness is the mood of the day, Scorpio, as you enjoy the fruits of all your hard work over the past few years. You're able to pursue a few things that you've never been able to before. You're likely surrounded by old and new friends, and romance is blossoming. You probably also look especially attractive now. If all this sounds too good to be true, wake up! It's happening!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) — The company of good friends, perhaps at a group activity or festival of some kind, contributes to a powerful feeling of good health, good fortune, and happiness, Capricorn. You will probably want to spend a lot of time outdoors today. Sports might appeal to you. There will be a few minor accidents - dropping things, spilling drinks - but in all, this should be a satisfying day.

AQUARIUS (J an. 20 - Feb. 18) —

Continued success and good fortune regarding finances could have you flying high right now, Aquarius. You're probably glowing with self-confidence and may well be surrounded by good friends. There might even be some public acclaim. A few minor mishaps might occur today, but they certainly won't put a damper on the mood. Expect to have a wonderful day!

PISCES (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) — Now that you've earned your place in the world after all your hard work, Pisces, you might take some time to pursue your own interests. This could involve writing or publishing, going back to school to get an advanced degree, or taking a trip around the world. You have the time and energy to think about all your different options, so don't feel you have to rush.

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Council has authorized.

The city mayor lauded the City Treasurer’s Office for collecting P576-million from tax delinquencies and advanced tax payments.

In November last year, the City Council enacted Ordinance No. 14385-2022 which granted tax relief to delinquent real property and business taxpayers, public market and terminal stallholders, and traf-

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"Not only that, we will be able to serve the consuming market with a safe product," Gerodias said in an interview with the Manila Bulletin during the two-day LPG Regional Summit conducted in this city from June 13 to June 14.

RA 11592 is an act establishing the regulatory framework for the safe operations of the liquefied petroleum gas industry, delineating the powers and functions of various government agencies, and defining and penalizing certain prohibited acts.

The private sector, Gerodias said, was consulted in the formulation of the said law, as it cannot be done with the government alone.

The full participation of the private sector is also vital, especially in following the

LAUENGCO | from p4 workers to achieve political success.

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PGA | from p8 of the most intense time in its 54-year history, fending off a rival league funded by Saudi Arabia’s national wealth fund that led to defections of marquee players and an antitrust lawsuit.

His medical situation comes a week after Monahan stunned the golf world by announcing the PGA Tour had ended its battle with the Public Investment Fund and LIV Golf by agreeing to a commercial business partnership.

Monahan, 53, spent nearly two months working on the deal with two PGA Tour board members, investment banker Jimmy Dunne and New York attorney Ed Herlihy, without any players’ knowledge.

Almost all of them said they were shocked. Some said they fic violators.

The Tax Amnesty Ordinance of 2022 offers condonation of interests, surcharges, penalties, nd arrearages, for those who failed to pay in 2021 and previous years, thus easing the financial burden of taxpayers until June 30, this year.

But any person, company, or corporation that was previously granted tax relief program, yet failed to comply their commitments to pay real property taxes and/or business required licenses and permits and delivering safe products to the public.

The LPG Regional Summit 2023, which was spearheaded by the DOE, served as an educational tour across the country to educate the LPG industry and other concerned government agencies as to the said law and its approved and published implementing rules and regulations (IRR).

In a press conference on Wednesday, DOE Mindanao Field Office Director Nilo Geroche said RA 11592 is still in the transition period and is expected to be finished on July 6. He added that "right after the transition period, the full implementation of the law will commence."

One of the provisions of RA 11592 that is not found in other existing laws is "Training Recognition," where the DOE and BFP will provide training accreditation to the trademark ball and pass it from the top of the key among other things. In politics, the candidates must always bring something unique to the table whether in their narrative or message.

Third, you need to find the right parts and be ready to change the parts or work around the challenges with the parts you have. The Denver Nuggets experimented with other players filling in the parts of their planned team before finding the core team for their run. When they found the core of Jokic, Murray, Porter and Gordon, injuries prevented felt betrayed. The deal came nearly a year after Monahan made pointed remarks about LIV Golf’s source of funding, particularly as it related to any Saudi connection to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

When a news outlet broke an embargo, some players learned of the deal on social media before the tour could email them details. Monahan then faced a meeting with players at the Canadian Open that was described as intense and included a suggestion that he be replaced.

“I recognize that people are going to call me a hypocrite,” Monahan said in a Zoom call with the media after the meeting. “Anytime I said anything, I said it with the information that I had at that moment, and I said it based on someone that’s trying to compete for the PGA taxes are disqualified.

The measure was also intended as a strategy to hasten economic recovery from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

P1.58 billion was generated from the registration of 3,870 new businesses, as of March this year, bringing the cumulative total to P3.31 billion since July 2022–when the Uy administration assumed.

As of the end of Abril this year, 27,309 businesses have owners, especially on how to setup regulators on LPG cylinders.

Arnel Ty, program director of LPG Safety Foundation Inc., said once the trademark owners are accredited, they will also be the ones to train their dealers, "and that dealer, who is selling to a consumer, will also be the ones to teach their consumers on the proper use."

Apart from training recognition, Ty said, the DOE will also implement the LPG Cylinder Exchange, Swapping, and Improvement Program, which will be spearheaded by the Regional Program Implementing Task Force in collaboration with the trademark owners and will collect all of the rotten tanks in the market and replace them with the standard ones.

When it comes to enforcement and monitoring, under the IRR, the DOE, Department of Trade and Industry, and other government agencies them from playing together for a long time but, they stuck with them and added more pieces. In politics, finding the right parts in the core message and finding the right members for the staff is a pivotal key to success.

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Tour and our players.

I accept those criticisms. But circumstances do change. I think that in looking at the big picture and looking at it this way, that’s what got us to this point.”

The tour said its chief operating officer, Ron Price, and its president, Tyler Dennis, would be in charge while Monahan recovers.

“Our thoughts are with Jay and his family during his absence, and we wish him a speedy recovery,” Price and Dennis said in a statement. “We have a strong and experienced leadership team in place, and our priority is to support our players and continue the work underway to further lead the PGA Tour and golf’s future.”

Monahan was expected to meet with players and the media next week at the Travelers been registered, about 23-percent increase over the 22,032 in the same month last year. In March this year, the Business Permit and Licensing Office registered 3,870 new businesses in the city.

Last year, the Bureau of Local Government Finance, in its preliminary estimates, placed Cagayan de Oro’s total revenues at P5.623 billion, P2.759-billion of it was her internal revenue allotment (IRA). (MT) shall "create, maintain, and regularly update" a database of LPG industry participants.

However, if there are concerned citizens who would like to report illegal LPG dealers that don’t have the necessary licenses and permits, they may also provide the details to the DOE through their contact information and social media platforms so that they can seek assistance.

Under the said law, DOE can request assistance from law enforcement agencies, considering that there is no DOE office in this city.

The said event, which was attended by hundreds of personnel from government agencies and participants from the LPG industry, is the 9th LPG Regional Summit conducted in the country and the first in Mindanao. The next summit will be conducted in Davao City. (MT) article are solely the author’s and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Philippine News Agency (PNA) or any other office under the Presidential Communications Office.

(ATTY. GILBERTO LAUENGCO, J.D. is a lawyer, educator, political strategist, government consultant, Lego enthusiast, and the director of CAER Think Tank. He is a Former Vice Chairman of MECO, Special Assistant of NFA and City Administrator among others. His broad experience has molded his unique approach to issues analysis which he calls the oblique observation.)

Championship in Connecticut. Players at the US Open have said they don’t have details of how the partnership among the PGA Tour, European tour and the Public Investment Fund will work or how it will shape the tour and LIV Golf after this year. Monahan has said it was a “framework agreement” and still being finalized. Still to come is how players such as Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson who left the PGA Tour for LIV and its $100-plus million signing bonuses could return — and how to reward players who stayed loyal. (AP)

MURDER | from p2 elder Aguit on Tuesday evening but a heated argument ensued between the victim and his nephew, which led to a stabbing incident.

The victim sustained fatal wounds that caused his instantaneous death, prompting the group to bury him before dawn Wednesday.

During interrogation, the three other suspects said they were threatened by the younger Aguit and were forced to connive in burying the victim in the pit. (PNA)