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Cannabis — Philippines

What travelers need to know about cannabis in Philippines. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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Cannabis in Philippines: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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Medical marijuana is illegal in the Philippines even with a foreign prescription, and bringing marijuana or cannabis products (including vape cartridges) can be charged as drug trafficking.

Non-bailable offense with a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

§ US State Dept — Philippines

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