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An author sues a publishing house in the Regional Trial Court for breach of contract for the publication of the author’s manuscript. The complaint states: “On 12 February 2025, parties entered into a written contract for the publication and distribution of the Plaintiff’s manuscript, including editorial services and payment of ₱2,000,000 in royalties, with delivery of a first-edited manuscript within 90 days and publication within 180 days; as of filing, no publication and no royalties have been paid; plaintiff seeks ₱2,000,000 damages and costs.” The complaint does not include: (a) the complete terms of the contract (scope of services, rights granted, royalties, payment terms, delivery deadlines); (b) a description of performance or consideration beyond those stated or the basis of damages; (c) any allegation showing how the breach caused the damages; (d) dates, places, or witnesses involved; (e) any demand or notice to cure or the basis of the action. (a) Identify the central doctrine governing allegations under Rule 8 of the Rules of Court. (b) Does this complaint plead the ultimate facts constituting the cause of action for breach of contract? If not, should it be amended? (c) If amendment is required, outline the precise facts that must be alleged for a breach-of-contract action to be sufficient under Rule 8, including the essential elements and how they relate to one another.