Duterte supports use of cannabidiol for epilepsy: spokesman

MANILA - Malacañang said Monday it does not see President Rodrigo Duterte having a problem with the recent landmark decision of the Dangerous Drugs Board to approve the use of cannabidiol , a pain reliever containing cannabis to treat epilepsy.

Speaking to reporters, presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said that though he has to ask for the Chief Executive’s thoughts on the matter, Duterte has expressed his support for the use of marijuana for medical purposes. The spokesman made the statement even as the President made a contrary remark in March 2019 when he said that the use of medical marijuana would not be approved "during his time."

“Pero sinabi niya rin 'pag kailangan na kailangan sa ikabubuhay ng isang tao at merong scientific findings o medical findings na puwede 'yon, hindi siya kokontra. Siguro case to case,” Panelo said.

Kids “medical” marijuana only

Sana for all chronic pains, auto-immune diseases like me suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for 10yrs now

This is very useful! Parents with Special needs will surely approve this..

Thank you.. I've heard this also helps patients. Diagnosed with ASD..

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Yes. This is actually very helpful not only for Epilepsy but also for other conditions. I have a family member that takes this everyday. Do some research.

olivia newton jhon using cannabis gor breast cancer,why not if can cure or lessen pain.

Well he takes Fentanyl fir medical purposes so it should be ok.

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