Philippine Health Dept favours legalising medical marijuana

Medical Cannabis (Marijuana) oil ready for consumption. - File photo from © Nisangha/Istock.com

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia Network): Department of Health (DOH) supports the enactment of a law that will legalise the medicinal use of marijuana.

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa made the pronouncement during a Commission on Appointments hearing on his confirmation as secretary of health.