Solon refiles medical marijuana measure
Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 09:15:54 +0000
REP. Albano (FB photo)
Another Albano is aggressively pushing for the legalization of medical marijuana (cannabis) in the 18th Congress.
Isabela Rep. Antonio “Tonypet” Albano yesterday held a meeting at the House of Representatives with advocates of medical marijuana in an effort to “put a face” on his measure House Bill No. 279.
Also known as the proposed “Act providing right of access to medical cannabis as a compassionate alternative means of medical treatment, expanding research into its medicinal properties and for other proposes,” HB No.279 is practically the same measure filed by Rep. Albano’s predecessor and brother, Rodito Albano, in the 17th Congress.
Rep. Albano appears to be just as passionate as his now-Isabela governor sibling when it comes to making medical cannabis legally available to Filipinos.
“Ipaglalaban namin ang inyong plight,” he told the advocates, who were mostly composed of patients of epilepsy and cancer as well as their relatives.
“I assure you I am working overtime…we will really work hard to pass this measure,” said Rep. Albano, who called for the meeting even if the pertinent House committees that could handle his bill have yet to be formed.
“I need this boost coming from you so that I can actually have a face on the bill that we filed. HB No. 279 is because of them, and not because of us.” (Ellson Quismorio)