Group vows to pursue approval of medical marijuana bill

Supporters of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act which will legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes vowed to work for the approval of the measure under the 16th congress and beyond.

“We continue to work for the passage of House Bill 4477. But given the election fever and other pressing issues, we are also preparing to continue the campaign after the elections and through the next Congress,” the Philippine Cannabis Compassion Society (PCCS) said in a statement.

Kimmi del Prado,…