THE protection of the marine ecosystem in the disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) is a top concern of the government, Malacañang said on Sunday, days after the Supreme Court issued a writ to protect several areas there.

The high court on Friday issued the writ of kalikasan to protect, preserve, rehabilitate and restore the marine environment in Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal, Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, and Panganiban (Mischief) Reef.

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