As the current administration’s war on drugs intensified, access to medical ma*****na has been made more difficult for those who need it the most – those suffering from epilepsy, chronic pain, Parkinson’s disease, and glaucoma, to name a few. Being denied to a safe, effective and affordable relief (and cure) to their illness, people who suffer from these diseases often resort to illegal means to a
ccess this life-saving plant at the risk of going to jail -- or worse, dead.
420 Movement PH is the brainchild of socially-aware musicians, artists and advocates who seek to steer the subculture towards more meaningful discourse of the medicinal uses and benefits of Cannabis. In recent years, the battle for the right of the Filipino citizens to legally use cannabis has been a hotly-debated topic due to the filing of House Bill No. 4477 (Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act) in the House of Representatives by Rep. This bill has been constantly refiled in the Philippine Congress, until it was finally passed on 2019, only to be blocked by the Senate and President Rodrigo Duterte from passage into law. Moreover, we want to start a movement that would not just advocate for medical ma*****na, but for the protection of the environment as well. Climate change is one of the most existential threats to mankind in contemporary history. The ma*****na subculture is inextricably intertwined with love of nature, simple living, and compassion to our fellowman. We believe that these virtues are worth cultivating to bring awareness to environmental issues such as climate change. Through the use of music, culture and the arts, we plan to raise awareness to issues that should matter to everyone – our collective survival. We are not alone in this advocacy. Sharing the stage with the artists and musicians are various non-government organizations, groups, individuals and public servants who advocate medical ma*****na and environmental protection. 420 Movement PH Festival 2022 will not only focus on the music and its subculture, but also to advocacies and education. Speakers from these groups will be given time to expound on their advocacies and to educate the festival-goers about their areas of expertise. Our festival will provide a safe avenue where we can have fun and enjoy music, arts, workshops, local merchandize, and beach sports while at the same time giving support to the Cause. We plan to make 420 Movement PH festival an annual event, to push our advocacy for access to medical ma*****na and to celebrate the beauty of life and this planet.