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Aurelio, a Filipino by birth, migrates to Country Q and becomes a national there. While still holding foreign nationality, he signs a deed of sale of a titled parcel of land in the Philippines to his cousin, Dara, who remains Filipino. The deed is executed in Country Q and later presented for registration in the Philippines. At the time of execution, Aurelio possessed foreign nationality. Under Lex Nationalii: (a)Identify the governing doctrine that determines Aurelio's capacity to own land for purposes of this 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?