Thousands rally for peace in Italy Africa’s most populous country goes to the polls

Outgoing Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari leaves office in May

By PMT Desk

igeria has urged international watchdogs not to interfere in its electoral process as Africa’s most populous nation headed to the polls on Saturday to elect a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari, in a contest dominated by concerns about inflation and a rise in shortages of cash and fuel.

claimed, among other things, that authorities in Rome have breached national law by sending weapons to Ukraine.

The rally in Genoa drew nearly 4,000 participants from across the country as well as from Switzerland and France, local media reported.

Organized by the Collective Autonomous Port Workers (CALP) group with the support of the Italian communist party, the protest took place under the slogan “Lowerweapons, raise wages.”

CALP’s Riccardo Rudino was cited in the media as saying that the “conflict in Ukraine did not begin last year” but rather “in 2014, with the massacre of the Russian-speaking population in Donbass.

The demonstrators filed through the port of Genoa, demanding an end to the use of the facility for arms shipments destined for Ukraine.

CALP spokesperson Jose Nivoi accused the Italian government of violating law 185 of 1990, which “imposed a ban on the import, export and transit of weapons from Italy to states at war.”

The group’s representatives also described how they had been networking with like-minded “associations and activists in various European cities.”

The procession went off without serious incidents, marred only by a few acts of vandalism at the hands of anarchists, who smeared and damaged several vehicles and broke windows in a bank.

A protest was also held on Saturday in Milan. Ruptly video news agency filmed several hundred people chanting slogans and waving flags, including those of Russia and the Donetsk People’s Republic.

The demonstrations in Italy coincided with one in the German capital, Berlin. There, tens of thousands of people heeded the call of prominent Left Party politician Sahra Wagenknecht and author Alice Schwarzer.

Named the ‘Uprising for Peace,’ the protest called for peace talks to end hostilities in Ukraine. The participants also urged the German government to stop shipping weapons to Kiev.

Addressing her supporters, Wagenknecht criticized Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government for allegedly trying to “ruin Russia,” and described Saturday’s protest as the start of a new peace movement in Germany. (RT)

Death toll from earthquakes in Türkiye rises to 43,556

WASHINGTON – The death toll from the powerful Feb. 6 earthquakes in southern Türkiye has risen to 43,556, Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said Wednesday.

Soylu made the remarks during a live broadcast with the TRT Haber TV channel in Hatay, one of the 11 provinces that were hit by the quakes.

"This is one of the biggest earthquakes in the world," he said.

The minister said it required a certain period of time to respond when faced with 26,000 collapsed homes during the first hours, and the earthquakes hit an area covering 110,000 square kilometers (42,471 square miles).

"This is the size of three Netherlands," he added.

The powerful tremors were centered in Kahramanmaras and shook 10 other provinces Hatay, Gaziantep, Adiyaman, Malatya, Adana, Diyarbakir, Kilis, Osmaniye, Sanliurfa and Elazig.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye will begin constructing more than 200,000 homes as early as March in areas devastated by the earthquakes and complete the process within one year. (Anadolu)

Obi, who has made significant inroads in galvanizing the youth vote, is considered a frontrunner, as are Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Atiku Abubakar from the primary opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Results from the polls, which will also determine lawmakers, governor and state assembly representatives, are expected on Monday.

Voting closed at the country’s 176,606 polling stations at 14:30 local time on Saturday, with the election being conducted under the scrutiny of more than 140,000 observers accredited by Nigerias Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) – whose chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, said they must respect the country’s electoral process despite previous claims of election fraud.

“I wish to remind observers that there is a code of conduct for election ob- servation,” Yakubu said in advance of the election.

“You are by definition, observers, do not interfere with the process or show partisanship. In addition, international observers must be guided by the fact that the election is conducted by and in the federal republic of Nigeria, whose sovereignty must be respected.”

Outgoing president Buhari echoed this request, saying that observers must stay within “the limits of your profession.”

Inflation has surged to its highest point in almost two decades under Buhari’s rule, while a shortage of available cash remains a factor and has led to a currency crisis following a failed strategy designed to swap out old banknotes for new ones – which has led to violence at banks and at cash machines across the country.

The new president will also be tasked with tackling high poverty, energy shortages as well as the issue of rising Islamist insurgency in Nigerias northeast. Oil theft and increasing crime statistics are also key concerns in the country, which is Africa’s biggest economy.

Ongoing fuel shortages, occurring in the top oil producer in Africa, have also led to worries that it may not be possible to deploy election monitors to key areas suspected of potential fraud.

More than 93 million people are registered to vote in Nigeria, around 75% of them aged between 18 and 49. In 2019, it was estimated that voter turnout was just 35%. (RT)

NATO vows to support Ukraine 'as long as necessary'

ISTANBUL – NATO on Friday reaffirmed its solidarity with Ukraine in the "heroic defense" of its nation as the alliance "solemnly" marks one year of Moscow’s "brutal" war on Kyiv.

"We pay tribute to the lives lost, and we deplore the tragic human suffering and destruction, including of Ukraines residential areas and civilian and energy infrastructure, caused by Russia’s illegal war," the alliance said in a statement.

Pledging to step up its “political and practical support” to Ukraine, it said that NATO's support will be maintained "as long as necessary to help Ukraine prevail" by coordinating closely with relevant stakeholders, including international organizations, in particular the EU, as well as like -minded countries.

"While we have called on Russia to engage constructively in credible negotiations with Ukraine, Russia has not shown any genuine openness to a just and lasting peace. We remain determined to maintain coordinated international pressure on Russia," it said, underscoring that Russia bears "full responsibility" for the war.

The alliance also condemned "all those, including Belarus, who are actively facilitating Russia’s war."

Stating that there can be “no impunity” for Russian “war crimes” and other atrocities, it said all those responsible must be held accountable.

"Russia must immediately stop this war and withdraw all of its military forces from Ukraine," it urged.

“Russia’s war also threatens global security. Russia’s energy blackmail, its impact on global food supplies, its malign hybrid activities, its worldwide disinformation campaign, and its irresponsible nuclear rhetoric demonstrate clearly Russia’s disregard for international norms and the welfare of billions of people around the world,” the statement said.

"Russia’s efforts to break the resolve of the brave people of Ukraine are failing. One year on, Ukrainians are fighting valiantly for freedom and independence. We stand with them," it added.

The NATO invitees – Finland and Sweden – also associate themselves with the statement. (Anadolu)

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Land Registration Commission

REGISTRY OF DEEDS FOR THE PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE

Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-5,920

IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that certain land situated in the Bo. of Bacolod, Mplty. Of Kolambugan, Province of Lanao del Norte (New Bacolod, Lanao del Norte), more particularly bounded and described as follows:

Lot 5, (LRC) Psd-220270

A parcel of land (Lot 5 of the subdivision plan, (LRC) Psd220270, being a portion of the land described on plan H103701, LRC Record No. H. Pat.), situated in the Barrio of Esperanza, Municipality of Bacolod, Province of Lanao del Norte, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the NE., points 4 to 5 by property of Eusebeio Bernales; on the SE., points 5 to 1 by Lot 6 of the subdivision plan; on the SW., points 1 to 3 by property of Nemesio Gulang; and on the NW., points 3 to 4 by Lot 4 of the subdivision plan. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan being. S. 57 deg. 26’W., 2860.12m. From BLBM 1, Bo. of Binuni, Mp. of Bacolod, thence N. 30 deg. 24’W., 17.15m. To point 2; thence N. 33 deg. 57’W., 37.85m. To point 3; thence N. 59 deg. 30’E., 167.45m. To point 4; thence S. 23 deg. 48’E., 62.31m. To point 5; thence S. 62 deg. 01’W., 158.09m. To the point of beginning; containing an area of NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY ONE (9,491) SQUARE METERS, more or less. All points referred to are indicated on the plan and are marked on the ground as follows: point 2 by Old B.L. and the rest by P.S. cyl. cenc. mons. 15 x 60 cm.; bearings true; date of the original survey, N.A. and that of the subdivision survey executed by Warlino M. Releva, Geodetic Engr. on April 17, 1975.

Is registered in accordance with the provisions of section 122 of the Land Registration Act in the name of* PAULO BURLAT, Filipino, of legal age, married to Fe Acapulco, and a resident of Bacolod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines,

Subject to the provisions of the said Land Registration Act and the Public Land Act, as well as to those of the Mining Laws, if the land is mineral, and subject, further, to such conditions contained in the original title as may be subsisting, and to

IT IS FURTHER CERTIFIED that said land was originally registered on the 6th day of June, in the year nineteen hundred and fifty-five in Registration Book No. IV, page 89, of the Office of the Register of Deeds of Lanao, as Original Certificate of Title No. P-1,393, pursuant to a Homestead patent granted by the President of the Philippines, on the 4th day of March, in the year nineteen hundred and fifty-five, under Act No. 141 (Commonwealth).

This certificate is a transfer from TRANSFER Certificate of Title No. T-1,107, which is cancelled by virtue hereof in so far as the above described land is concerned.

Entered at Iligan City, Philippines, on the 3rd day of June, in the year nineteen hundred and seventy-five, at 2:30 p.m.

SGN

MANUEL CH. ARGAYOSO Register of Deeds

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE STATE OF SPOUSES BENEDICTO L. SARUCAM and AGUEDA CANOY -SARUCAM

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE is made, executed and entered into by and among the heirs of AGUEDA AND BENEDICTO L. SARUCAM. The heirs are namely:

FELIX C. SARUCAM (+), who died on March 4, 2022, represented by MITZ ANGELICA Y. SARUCAM, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Linamon, Lanao del Norte, equipped with a special power of attorney, executed her siblings/her co-Heirs of Felix C. Sarucam, attached herein as an integral part of this Deed; MELITA SARUCAM-REPAYO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Linamon, Lanao del Norte;

WITNESSETH THAT:

1. They are the sole heirs of the late spouses BENEDICTO AND AGUEDA SARUCAM decedents of Linamon, Lanao del Norte;

2. Their father died on September 3, 1997 while their mother died on November 7, 1988;

3. The said decedents died without leaving any will, and their only surviving heirs are their aforementioned legitimate children;

4. The deceased left no debts;

5. During their lifetime, they acquired real property, described hereunder, to wit:

Original Certificate of Title: P-6000 Lot 348, a portion of lot 165, Pls-142, containing an area of TWENTY NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR (29, 564) SQM more or less. Bounded on the E., along line 1-2, by lot 175,Pls 142; along line 2-3 by Lot 166, Pls 142; and along line 3-4 by Road. On the S., along line 4-5 by Road; on the W., along line 5-6 by Lot 294, HV_24926 a portion of Lot 165, Pls PLs-142; on the N., along line 6-1 by Lot 176, Pls 142, regis tered in the name of BENEDICTO SARUCAM, Filipino, of legal age and married to Agueda Canoy Sarucam and residing in Linamon, Lanao del Norte.

6. The aforementioned real property is the subject matter of this extrajudicial settlement;

7. 7. It is to the interest of the parties hereto to divide, partition and adjudicate among themselves the entire estate extra-judicially;

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, and invoking the provisions of Rule 74, Sec 1 of the Rules of the Court, the parties-heirs hereto do hereby adjudicate unto themselves the above described properties, adjudicating as they hereby adjudicate, the same to and unto themselves as follows:

A. In Pro-INDIVISO EQUAL SHARES on Lot 348-A Psd-10-12028073, containing 9,564 SQM more or less;

B. Lot 348-B, Psd-10-12-028073, containing 10,000 SQM more or less, shall belong to MELITA SARUCAM REPAYO;

Bacolod, Lanao del Norte (Owner’s postal address)

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) CITY/MUNICIPALITY OF ______ )

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION

I, Khalid M. Candang, of legal age, Filipino, with postal and residence address at Nangka, Baloi, Lanao del Norte, respectfully state that:

1. I am the only surviving legal heir of the late Casnangan M. Candang who died intestate on _____________ at Nangka, Baloi, Lanao Norte without leaving any indebtedness.

2. The late Casnangan M. Candang left the following properties:

A. Deposit account/s with the LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES under account number 1266318207;

B. (indicate other properties, if any):

Pursuant to Rule 74, Section 1 of the Rules of Court, I hereby adjudicate unto myself the above-described deposit account/s and properties without judicial proceedings as prescribed by the aforementioned Rules of Court.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature this Potri C. Namra at Siete Nobaisa C. Langi.

SGN Khalid M. Candang Affiant

Signed in the presence of:

SGN SGN

Potri C. Namra Siete Nobaisa C. Langi

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this January 31, 2023 at _____________ affiant having exhibited to me his/her per-

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C. Lot 348-C, Psd-10-12-028073, containing 10,000 SQM more or less, shall belong to the Heirs of Felix C. Sarucam;

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands, this 5th day of July 2022, in Iligan City, Philippines.

MELITA SARUCAM-REPAYO HEIRS OF FELIX C. SARUCAM Heir Represented by:

MITZ ANGELIKA Y. SARUCAM Heir

Signed in the Presence of Witnesses:

LIBERTY ANGOT

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NAME AND SIGNATURE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Iligan City ) S.S.

BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for Iligan City and Lanao del Norte, personally appeared the parties to this instrument, presenting to me their respective evidence of identity:

MELITA SARUCAM-REPAYO ID No. ______________

MITZ ANGELIKA Y. SARUCAM ID No.______________

Known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that the same is their free act and voluntary deed.

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