MANILA, Philippines - The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday issued a writ of kalikasan to protect, preserve, rehabilitate and restore the marine environment in the Scarborough Shoal (Panatag Shoal), Ayungin Shoal and Panganiban Reef (Mischief Reef) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). During Friday's special en banc session, the high court granted the prayer for the issuance of a writ of kalikasan filed by members of the Kalayaan Palawan Farmers and Fisherfolk Association. Awrit of kalikasanis a legal remedy that provides protection of one's Constitutional right to a healthy environment, as outlined under the 1987 Constitution. The petitioners are...
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