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Facts: A parcel of land is registered under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-556677 in the name of Maria D. Santos. The civil registry birth record lists the name as 'Maria Santos' omitting the middle initial 'D.' The land title correctly shows 'Maria D. Santos.' The owner files a verified petition under Rule 108, Rules of Court, for correction of entries in the civil registry to insert the middle initial 'D.' so that the birth record reads 'Maria D. Santos.' The petition is opposed by her cousin who asserts no interest in the land or registry. (a)Identify the controlling doctrine under Rule 108, Rules of Court, governing correction of entries in the civil registry and who may file such petition. (b)Distinguish whether the proper remedy is correction of a clerical error (intrinsic) versus correction of an erroneous entry that would affect rights, and indicate which applies to the facts. (c)Apply the doctrine to the facts and explain whether the trial court should grant the petition and what implications the correction would have on the birth record, the land title, and any related certificates.