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Lina, a Filipino citizen, runs a mobile fundraising app 'HarborFunds' that pools micro-donations for community resilience. Over six months she collects ₱1,420,000 from donors and transfers ₱1,120,000 to 'Arcadia Relief Network,' an organization designated by the Anti-Terrorism Council as a terrorist organization. Arcadia claims to provide humanitarian relief; some donors are aware of its charitable facade but do not know its designation. No terrorist act occurs. Under Republic Act No. 11479: (a) Is Lina liable for financing of terrorism based on transferring funds to Arcadia even though no terrorist act occurs? Must she know Arcadia’s designation or know that the funds will be used for terrorism? (b) What is the required mental element for financing of terrorism, and how can it be satisfied on these facts? (c) If Lina genuinely believed the funds would be used for humanitarian relief and had no knowledge of Arcadia’s designation, would liability attach? Explain briefly.