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(a)State the controlling doctrine on the effects of absence, defect, or irregularity of the essential requisites for a valid marriage under the Family Code. (b)Apply the doctrine to the following scenario: Aurel and Ben marry in a private garden ceremony; the officiant presents himself as a pastor but is not authorized to solemnize marriages in the Philippines; they did not obtain a valid marriage license from the local civil registrar. They have two children. Is their marriage void or voidable, and what are the consequences for their children? (c)Can the marriage be cured or ratified after the fact, and what legal remedies exist if they wish to regularize their status? Discuss also the status of their children and any legitimation options relevant to the scenario.