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(a)Identify the governing doctrine under Lex Nationalii that determines the capacity to own land in the Philippines for purposes of a transfer of a titled parcel. (b)Facts: Aldo, a Filipino citizen by birth, acquires naturalization in Country Y. While still holding Country Y nationality, he signs a deed of sale of a titled parcel of land in the Philippines to his friend, Mina, who remains a Filipino citizen. The deed is executed in Country Y and later presented for registration in the Philippines. At the time of execution, Aldo already possessed foreign nationality. Under Lex Nationalii, is the sale valid or void ab initio? Briefly justify. (c)If the sale is void ab initio, what are the consequences on the land title and what remedies may be pursued?