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Rafael L., Notary Public for Naga City, was commissioned on June 1, 2019 for a four-year term under A.M. No. 02-8-13-SC. His term ends on June 14, 2023. On June 15, 2023, after his commission has expired, he notarizes a Deed of Sale affecting real property, with his notarial seal and signature, and states the date of execution as June 15, 2023. The deed is later presented for registration. (a) State the governing rule on the term of office of a Notary Public and the effect of expiration on his or her authority to notarize. (b) Based on the facts, is the notarization valid? Explain your answer and cite the controlling principle. (c) If the notarization is invalid, what remedies or consequences attach to the instrument and the parties, and what steps should be taken to correct the defect?