“Basta medicinal at hindi pang-entertainment,” Lacson said in a radio interview Wednesday.

Marijuana is the most widely used federally prohibited substance in the United States, with an estimated 48.2 million users in 2019.2 Marijuana use may have a number of negative health consequences for the body and brain. .

Senator Panfilo Lacson, a presidential candidate, has stated that he is sympathetic to the legalization of marijuana, but only for therapeutic purposes. He mentioned that certain states have legalized the use of cannabis to treat certain conditions. Lacson already stated his position on the legalization of marijuana for therapeutic use. 

(The proper processes must be followed. I am keeping an open mind on it. I am even supportive of the idea. Once the appropriate law is passed, this will be good for our people’s health.)

“Kailangan may proseso rito e. Sa ibang bansa naman ginagawa na nila ‘yan. So ako bukas ang aking isipan, katunayan supportive ako dito kung ito ay isasabatas. Maganda na rin ito para makatulong sa kalusugan ng ating mga mamamayan,” Lacson stated.