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(a)Identify the governing doctrine that determines whether NordicBridge Overseas (NBO) is bound by GlobalPath Recruiters, Inc. (GPR)’s recruitment acts in the overseas-placement context under RA 8042, as amended. (b) Distinguish the controlling rule and the test for whether the principal is bound by an agent’s recruitment acts, focusing on actual authority, apparent authority, and agency by estoppel. (c) Apply the facts: NBO signs a contract with GPR designating GPR as an independent contractor to handle overseas recruitment for NBO’s employer clients. NBO publicly brands GPR as its recruitment partner and allows GPR to hold information sessions and to issue job offers in GPR’s name, with all placements for NBO’s overseas postings. An applicant, Elena Cruz, applies through GPR and pays 17,500 PHP for processing. Elena is deployed to Saudi Arabia on a job offer that misstates salary and benefits. She files illegal recruitment charges against GPR; NBO denies liability, contending GPR is an independent contractor. Determine (a) the governing doctrine that would bind NBO to GPR’s recruitment acts; (b) the applicable test distinguishing actual authority, apparent authority, and agency by estoppel; and (c) whether NBO may be held liable for illegal recruitment and misrepresentations, and what remedies Elena may pursue.