Philippines cannabis guide
Ivy's summary of the rules in force now, with a link to the official program.
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Limited accessAllotment
Very limited accessLicensed places on file
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Checked
2026-10-29
Philippines allotment
There is no standard allotment for the general public; the legal allotment is zero. Patients granted a Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) may import and possess only the specific quantity of medical cannabis authorized by the FDA for their individual treatment.
- The legal allotment for the general public is zero grams.
- Patients with a CSP may only obtain the specific amount authorized by the FDA for their condition.
- Home growing is strictly prohibited and punishable by law.
- Importation is only permitted for patients holding a valid CSP.
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Cannabis law in Philippines
Limited accessCannabis remains classified as a prohibited dangerous drug under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Patients may only access cannabis through a Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on a case-by-case basis for specific medical conditions.
- Cannabis is illegal for recreational use and general medical use.
- Access is restricted to patients granted a Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) by the FDA.
- Legislative efforts to establish a formal medical cannabis program have been proposed but have not yet been enacted into law.
- Possession, cultivation, and importation without a valid CSP are punishable under Republic Act 9165.
Checked 2026-10-29 by Ivy.
Educational information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official program.
Official programme in Philippines
The bodies and pages a patient in Philippines deals with — the patient register, the medicines regulator and the rules they publish.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Compassionate Special PermitDispensaries in Philippines
No licensed stores are on file for Philippines yet — the directory is swept place by place, and the official list below is the one to trust.
Outside the United States a licensed store is set up by the national or provincial programme, so the official list below is the one to trust. The rules change at every border.
Always verify a store is licensed for Philippines before you visit.
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