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Palace Welcomes Passage of Philippines Medical Marijuana Bill

The bill, which aims to legalize the use and research of medical marijuana, was overwhelmingly approved by the House of Representatives Jan. 29.

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MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang yesterday hailed the passage of the medical marijuana bill, saying it will benefit the sick.

The bill, which aims to legalize the use and research of medical marijuana, was overwhelmingly approved by the House of Representatives on Tuesday.

A total of 163 lawmakers voted in favor of the measure, five voted against while three abstained.

“That’s good for those who are sick. The President has always said that he is in support of marijuana being used as a healing mechanism or medicine,” presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said yesterday.

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