The proposal by Pantaleon Alvarez, the former House of Representatives speaker and representative of Davao del Norte’s 1st District, to take marijuana off the list of dangerous drugs has caused a stir in the political sphere. | GabrielLaluINQ
Alvarez clarified that his bill was not calling for the legalization of the recreational use of cannabis but rather for its removal from the list of dangerous drugs under Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Eventually, Alvarez said that he is looking towards giving marijuana the same treatment as alcohol and cigarettes — both substances which the government partially allows consumption despite their perceived dangers. “If we can regulate the use of alcohol, like for instance minors cannot purchase or buy alcoholic beverages, maybe it’s okay […] Eventually, there would be no other recourse ,” Alvarez added.Alvarez also stressed that smoking cigarettes are far more dangerous than using marijuana, but they can be easily brought even by minors.
PNP Deputy Director for Operations Brig. Gen. Allan Nobleza meanwhile said that measures must be in place to ensure that the delisting of marijuana would not be abused.
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