Palace welcomes passage of medical cannabis bill in lower house 83 SHARES Share it! A total of 163 lawmakers voted “yes” to House Bill 6517 or the Philippine Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act which legalizes the use and research of medical marijuana in the country. However, Panelo said that the President will unlikely certify the bill as urgent in the Upper House. “He (President Duterte) doesn’t have to [certify as urgent] because they (Senate) also meant on passing that,” he said. In December last year, Malacañang said that President Duterte will support any bill that will seek the legalization of medical marijuana.

Source: Manila Bulletin January 31, 2019 09:00 UTC