Pinoys back legalizing medical marijuana

By Kristina Maralit

Sep 18, 2023 12:19 am

(UPDATE) THE legalization of marijuana for therapeutic purposes is being backed by majority of Filipinos, a recent study by independent think tank Capstone-Intel Corp. showed.

The survey, conducted from August 1 to 10, found that 63 percent of the 1,205 respondents favored legalizing medical marijuana as long as its proponents 'conduct more research [and] strict policy guidelines for access and dosage control.' The respondents also cited the need for more awareness and education on medical marijuana.

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