The House of Representatives approved House Bill 6517, or the Philippine Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act, on its final reading on January 29, 2019. The bill aims to "legalize and regulate the medical use of cannabis," with the overall goal of making it more accessible for Filipinos. Once the bill gets enacted, the government will establish Medical Cannabis Compassionate Centers (MCCC), as well as a Medical Cannabis Research and Safety Compliance Facility (MCRSCF) for research and testing. These new institutions will safeguard the distribution and research of medical cannabis in the country. Source: https://www.fiipscience.ph/health/philippines-legalize-marijuana/ Claim: Counterclaim:​