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A plaintiff sues in the trial court for breach of contract. The complaint contains a single paragraph: "On 15 January 2024, the parties entered into a written contract for the sale of 100 units of goods at ₱10,000 per unit, to be delivered on or before 15 February 2024; defendant promised to deliver; defendant did not deliver; plaintiff has performed by paying ₱1,000 down payment; plaintiff prays for damages amounting to ₱1,000,000 and for applicable costs." The complaint does not specify (a) the complete terms of the contract or the eistence of consideration beyond those stated, (b) which exact elements of the cause of action are alleged, (c) how the damages were calculated, or (d) any demand or notice given to cure or the cause of action’s basis. (a) Identify the central doctrine governing allegations under Rule 8 of the Rules of Court. (b) Does this complaint satisfy the requirement to plead the ultimate facts constituting the cause of action, or must it be amended? (c) If amendment is required, outline the specific facts that must be alleged for a breach-of-contract action to render the complaint sufficent under Rule 8, including the essential elements and the relationship among them.