00:00 It's getting late. That's a big question now.
00:05 Now, the Senate has reached a plenary session on the bill to legalize the medical use of cannabis or marijuana.
00:12 Last night, Senator Robin Padilla sponsored the bill and it has already won the debate of the Senators.
00:19 But the lawmaker has a clarification.
00:22 We clearly state that medical cannabis is a complementary treatment that is used in the medicines that a patient is using.
00:35 The Senator also gave a statement that it does not violate the current law, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
00:42 And this bill has a protection like the existence of an electronic monitoring system so that the government can monitor that everything is in accordance with the limitations of the law.
00:55 We also ensure the placement of safeguards in every step from cultivation to the arrival of the cannabis in the hands of qualified patients.
01:10 Under the bill, the administration of cannabis as a medicine is only possible through these.
01:17 The Philippine Medical Cannabis Authority will also form a position,
01:22 such as issuing a license that is entitled to the registered persons, enforcement and implementation of regulations and research and development.
01:31 For now, the bill's journey is still long because it is still being debated by the Senators.
01:36 And the vote is still to be discussed on whether the Senators will favor it or not.
01:41 Daniel Manalastas for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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