Browsing Tag
Philippines
34 posts
Philippine House of Representatives Joint Committee Passes Medical Cannabis Bill
In response, numerous Philippine medical associations and government figures have released statements about their support or opposition of medical cannabis.
February 15, 2024
Blazing Asians
The cannabis space offers unique opportunities and experiences for Asian and Asian American entrepreneurs.
May 20, 2019
Former President of the Philippines Reveals She Uses Medical Marijuana
The former president and current House Speaker, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, is also the co-sponsor of a new medical cannabis bill.
January 15, 2019
Officials Say Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte Will Support Medical Cannabis Measure
Miss Universe, the president—who isn’t in favor of cannabis in the Philippines?
December 19, 2018
Rodrigo Duterte Jokes About Using Cannabis When His Drug War has Killed Thousands
The Philippines president who encouraged citizens to murder addicts riffs on using cannabis to stay alert.
December 3, 2018
Duterte Backtracks On Drug War De-Escalation —Surprise!
We got word that last Saturday, Duterte backtracked on his drug war de-escalation. Are you surprised by this latest development? Neither are we.
November 20, 2017
How Real Is Duterte’s Drug War De-Escalation?
Is the de-escalation of Duterte’s drug war for real? The Philippines’ notoriously ultra-hardline President Rodrigo Duterte won rare favorable international headlines last…
October 17, 2017
Philippines House Committee Green Lights Medical Marijuana
Despite the fact that the Philippines has become the murder capital of the world when it comes to…
September 26, 2017