PDEA Supports Amending Medical Marijuana Bill

On Saturday, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, or PDEA, expressed supportiveness toward passing a bill that will permit the use of cannabis for medical reasons, provided it be subject to heavy regulation under the country’s anti-drug laws. In a statement, Director General of the PDEA, Aaron N. Aquino, said, “PDEA supports the intention and purpose behind the proposed bill.”   “The agency recognizes the need of patients to have access to safe, affordable, available medical cannabis prescribed by registered physicians in cases where cannabis has been found to be effective…

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