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Juan Dela Cruz died intestate in Tacloban City, Leyte, on January 15, 2023, where he resided at death. His estate includes (1) a house and lot in Tacloban and (2) a bank deposit in Manila. His sister, Maria Dela Cruz, filed a petition for settlement of estate in the Regional Trial Court of Manila, naming herself as administratrix and having notices published in a Manila newspaper. Several heirs in Tacloban challenge the venue and the service of summons. (a) Identify the controlling rule on venue for settlement of a decedent’s estate under Rule 73. (b) Apply that rule to the facts and determine whether Manila is a proper venue and whether notice and service complied with the rule. (c) If venue is improper, state the proper remedy and steps to rectify.