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Lot Pi is a parcel of land located in Metro Manila, titled in the name of Orlando under TCT No. PI-5000. Orlando’s housekeeper forges a Deed of Donation purporting to transfer Lot Pi from Orlando to Nico and uses the forged instrument to apply for original registration; a certificate of title is issued in Nico’s name (TCT No. PI-5001). Orlando discovers the fraud and seeks reconveyance of Lot Pi and cancellation of Nico's title. (a) Identify the controlling doctrine governing land registration and the indefeasibility of title in the Philippines, including the recognized exceptions. (b) Distinguish how this doctrine operates when registration was procured by extrinsic fraud (as in this case) versus a legitimate transfer. (c) Apply the doctrine to the facts: who should prevail in title to Lot Pi and what is the proper remedy for Orlando, if any.