Push Admin

DOH 'recognizes' efforts to legalize medical cannabis, but...

Article (news)

ARRA PEREZ

ABS-CBN News

MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said it &quot;recognizes&quot; efforts being done to legalize the use of cannabis or marijuana for medical purposes, &quot;which is distinct from recreational marijuana use&quot;.   In a press release, the DOH said it &quot;does not support either the cultivation of Cannabis plants or the manufacture of the Cannabis products&quot;.   &quot;Any such initiatives should be based on the best available scientific evidence, weighed for cost-effectiveness and public health impact. Legislation should also consider the regulatory capacity of all government agencies that will be involved should there be approval,&quot; the agency said.   The Health department also reminded the public that, to date, the use of marijuana is still illegal.   &quot;The DOH reminds the general public that any use of marijuana at this point is still punishable by law, unless granted a compassionate special permit (CSP) signed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General that would allow its use and importation in the country. We shall keep the public updated should there be developments in the use of Medical Cannabis,&quot; the DOH said.

The DOH said it "does not support either the cultivation of Cannabis plants or the manufacture of the Cannabis products".

The DOH said it "does not support either the cultivation of Cannabis plants or the manufacture of the Cannabis products".