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Clarence, a Filipino buyer, purchases Lot 7 from Nova Realty, Inc., which presents a title in its own name and a Special Power of Attorney from the true owner authorizing sale. After the transfer and registration, it is discovered that the Special Power of Attorney was forged and the true owner did not authorize the sale. Clarence now argues that his lack of knowledge about the title’s legitimacy should excuse him under Article 3 of the Civil Code. (a) Identify the controlling doctrine and its scope under the Civil Code. (b) Distinguish ignorance of the law from ignorance of the facts in the context of a land transaction. (c) Apply the rule to the facts and state whether the sale is valid or void and what remedies Clarence may have.