WHY IT MATTERS: If this medical cannabis law passes in the Philippines, patients with qualifying conditions may gain legal access to cannabis-based treatments that were previously unavailable or carried serious legal risk. CLINICAL OVERVIEW: The Philippine House of Representatives has moved forward with proposed legislation that would formalize a medical cannabis framework, focusing on expanding research infrastructure and creating regulated pathways for patient access. This represents a significant shift in drug policy for a country that has historically maintained strict prohibitionist stances toward cannabis.
Cannabis Use in Older Adults Is Rising—Now What?
Older adults are turning to cannabis in record numbers—but you wouldn’t know it from most medical offices. This isn’t a rebellion—it’s a quiet referendum on how we handle chronic illness, aging, and autonomy. The question isn’t whether it’s happening—the question is: where are the doctors?