The House approved House Bill 6517, the Philippine Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act, by 163 votes to five with three abstentions. The bill would have let Department of Health-licensed hospitals dispense cannabis to registered patients with debilitating conditions. The Senate did not pass it, and it did not become law.[1][2]
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References
- GMA News — House legalizes medical marijuana (29 January 2019)29 January 2019; HB 6517 approved 163–5–3; DOH-licensed cannabis centers
- SunStar — House approves regulated use of medical cannabis (29 January 2019)29 January 2019; HB 6517 short title; DOH and PDEA roles; patient IDs
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