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An affidavit of ownership for a motor vehicle was executed by Daniela Santos in the office of Notary Public Atty. Miguel Tan in Pasig City. The jurat at the end reads: "Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of February 2024, at Pasig City, Philippines, by Daniela Santos, who personally appeared before me and swore to the truth of the foregoing instrument." The body of the instrument contains the clause: "I hereby declare under oath that the facts herein are true and correct." The affiant presented a government-issued ID to prove identity, but the ID is expired as of the date of execution. The notary's commission is valid, and the place and date are included in the jurat. Is the jurat valid? What is the effect on the notarization and the instrument's admissibility as evidence? What remedial steps should be taken, if any?