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Cannabis still a 'dangerous drug,' says PH anti-narcotics body

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 10:54 AM

Cannabis or marijuana remains a "dangerous drug" under Philippine law, government said Thursday after the United Nations removed it from the category of narcotic drugs to allow medical research easier. Read more »

DDB chief: Marijuana only for medical, not recreational use in PH

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 10:31 PM

MANILA — A Philippine official on Friday said marijuana is limited for medical use in the country, and warned the public that using it for recreational purposes is still illegal.  Read more »

UN drug agency loosens global controls on cannabis, following WHO advice

Reuters
Posted at Dec 03 05:36 AM

VIENNA - The UN drug agency's member states on Wednesday narrowly voted to remove cannabis from the most tightly controlled category of narcotic drugs, following the World Health Organization's recommendation to make research into its medical use easier. Read more »

Tiu's Greenergy Holdings ventures into medical marijuana production with Australian firm acquisition

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 10 12:09 PM

Greenergy Holdings Inc said Thursday it approved the acquisition of shares in an Australian firm engaged in the production of cannabidiol or medicinal marijuana products. Read more »

Mga nase-stress na elepante sa Warsaw Zoo bibigyan ng medical marijuana

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 27 06:00 PM

WARSAW, Poland - Sisimulan ng Warsaw Zoo ang pamimigay ng medical marijuana sa kanilang mga elepante, bilang parte ng kanilang pilot project na masuri kung gaano nito napapababa ang stress sa mga naturang hayop.  Read more »

Medicinal cannabis could bring in $6 billion a year for Colombia, gov't says

Reuters
Posted at Sep 20 07:23 AM

BOGOTA - Colombia could export $6 billion a year in medicinal cannabis products, making marijuana its third-largest source of foreign exchange, the government said on Thursday, as investors called for simpler regulations for marijuana producers. Read more »

Cash in cannabis: Lawmaker sees big bucks in medical marijuana

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 29 10:24 AM

MANILA - Exporting medical cannabis would enable the Philippines to tap into the multibillion-dollar industry at the same time provide treatment to ailing Filipinos, a lawmaker said on Thursday. Read more »

Duterte urged to reconsider opposition to medical marijuana

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 05 10:01 PM

MANILA - Isabela Rep. Antonio Albano has urged President Rodrigo Duterte to reconsider his opposition to the bill legalizing medical cannabis.. Read more »

Thailand marijuana festival has visitors on a high

Joe Freeman and Anusak Konglang, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 20 05:17 PM

The atmosphere on the festival's opening day reflected the mix of caution and excitement over the legalization of medical marijuana in junta-run Thailand. Read more »

During 4/20 march, PH cannabis advocates say it’s time stigma ends

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 20 05:15 PM

Marchers carried posters with slogans such as "humanize, decriminalize cannabis use", "All use is medical", "No jail for a plant", and "Cannabis saves lives". Read more »

‘Law-enforcement problem’ stops Pimentel supporting medical cannabis bill

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 17 11:26 PM

Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III said that, even though he is currently not in favor of legalizing medical marijuana, he is keeping an "open mind" on the issue. Read more »

Hawaii now offers medical marijuana for eligible travelers with health conditions

Lalaine Ignao, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
Posted at Mar 19 06:21 PM

HONOLULU, Hawaii - Hawaii is now allowing tourists to purchase medical marijuana legally. Read more »

Duterte won't legalize medical marijuana: Palace

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 12 04:54 PM

Medical marijuana will not be legalized under President Rodrigo Duterte’s term, Malacañang reiterated on Tuesday. Read more »

Moms and patients must lobby medical marijuana bill to Duterte, says lawmaker

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 11 01:06 PM

In Albano's bill, medical marijuana is limited to cannabis oil extracted from the plant and its supply will be under government supervision.  Read more »

Duterte thumbs down medical marijuana

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 09 02:01 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said he would not approve the legalization of medical marijuana, after initially expressing openness to sign a proposed measure allowing its use. Read more »

Bandila Xtra: Medical marijuana

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 07 01:46 AM

Ang samahan ng Philippine Cannabis Compassionate Society, hindi nawawalan ng pag-asang magiging legal din sa bansa ang medical marijuana. Read more »

Legalize medical marijuana? Doc Willie Ong says 'pwede'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 17 09:43 PM

Doctor Willie Ong said the country should give the legalization of medical marijuana a chance after conducting medical studies. Read more »

Chronic pain most common reason US patients get medical marijuana

Lisa Rapaport, Reuters
Updated as of Feb 08 01:45 AM

Almost two-thirds of patients in the US who get medical marijuana are using it as a treatment for chronic pain, a new study suggests. Read more »

Enrile says he uses marijuana oil to reduce tension

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 06 11:45 PM

Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile on Wednesday said he supports the legalization of medical marijuana in the Philippines, saying he is using cannabis oil to relieve tension. Read more »

Medical marijuana can ease suffering of dying people in pain, lawmaker says

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 31 02:07 AM

MANILA - Making medical marijuana accessible can help alleviate the suffering of dying people in pain, a lawmaker behind the measure said Wednesday. Read more »