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A SciDev.Net article revealed that culling figures were much higher than those reported by government in the Philippines. Senator Panfilo Lacson called for an inquiry into the ASF crisis, citing the SciDev.Net article – evidence that members of government use SciDev.Net as an information source.
In the Philippines, drugs are illegal and carry a penalty of up to life imprisonment. Strict regulation makes access to medical marijuana difficult and expensive. Although the World Health Organization (WHO) recognises marijuana’s benefits for treating certain medical conditions and their symptoms, the Philippine government has been reluctant to change its position. However, a SciDev.Net story published in 2019 ignited a debate that is helping those who suffer from diseases like epilepsy to access cannabis products to ease their symptoms.