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Under Lex Nationalii, a Filipino by birth named Nico migrates to Country S and becomes a naturalized citizen there. While still holding foreign nationality, he signs a deed of sale of a titled parcel of land in the Philippines to his friend, Liza, who remains Filipino. The deed is executed in Country S and later presented for registration in the Philippines. At the time of execution, Nico possessed foreign nationality. A few weeks later, before registration, he reacquires Philippine citizenship. Identify (a) the governing doctrine that determines Nico’s capacity to own land for purposes of the transfer; (b) whether the sale is valid or void ab initio, with brief justification; (c) if void ab initio, the consequences on the land title and the remedies that may be pursued.