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Diego, a Filipino by birth, migrates to Country L and becomes a naturalized citizen there. While still holding foreign nationality, he executes a deed of sale of a titled parcel of land in the Philippines to Skyline Properties, Inc., a Philippine corporation. At the time of execution, Skyline Properties, Inc. is 70% Filipino-owned and thus Filipino for land-ownership purposes. The deed is signed in Country L and later presented for registration in the Philippines. A few weeks after execution, before registration, Diego reacquires Philippine citizenship. Under Lex Nationalii: (a) Identify the governing doctrine that determines Diego’s capacity to own land for purposes of the transfer. (b) Is the sale valid or void ab initio? Briefly justify. (c) If void ab initio, what are the consequences on the land title and what remedies may be pursued?