Ganja in Calamba, Philippines - ma story

Hi, folks! Today I plan to share my rasta-experience after visiting infinite party Calamba in Philippines. Brief conclusion - for some reason it’s not easy to get really good🍀cannabis buds or hash in Calamba in an “oldschool way”, but options do exist. Below I describe what is going on with weed in Calamba.

I just got back from Calamba a week ago, now smoking a big joint of pineapple weed strain, reminding me of that cool time I had in Calamba — thanks in part to the weed that accompanied me on my adventures.

Where to buy weed in Calamba

Sam shared his experience on the weed purchase process in Calamba. As he said - big dealers purchase everything via darknet - there are services or “onion sites” like DrChronic or Bitpharma where they purchase big portions (via Tor browser and crypto) or cooperate with local cannabis growers.

After that they simply resell weed to tourists and locals in Calamba. In fact you may also go this way, while for tourists this is usually not acceptable - you need to know how do onion sites and Tor browsers work, have corresponding accounts on darknet websites, too long to wait for your package (2 - 7 days), high risks at all steps of this chain, etc etc.

Usually, locals already buy weed by talking to dealers they trust through messages like Telegram or Signal with payment via cryptocurrency. Then, the weed is left in a secret spot where they can pick it up without meeting the seller in person. This is new secured way of cannabis delivery used in Calamba.

Marijuana laws in Philippines

It is important to outline that high % THC cannabis, weed, and hash are forbidden in Calamba. You can not officially purchase marijuana strains with high at least some reasonable THC % concentration in some coffee shops like in the Netherlands. Medical cannabis may be available for purchase at dispensaries, but you will never get high with CBD buds you may find.

In the bar of my hotel I met Sam who has lived here in Calamba for a while, so knows a lot about 4:20 movements😁. He said that strict official regulations are not so tough in practice.

Laws and regulations of weed in Calamba

All products with high THC (substance in cannabis that makes you high) above 1% are strictly forbidden for distribution. But in fact according to Sam cops are rather relaxed about weed in Calamba and rarely touch tourists, but this always depends on the exact cop and whether he likes your face or not.

So theoretically if you do not smoke in public and get caught with not more than 10g of weed or 5g of hash in Calamba - you should not get arrested. Cops 👮may take your stuff and after some conversation should get you free, but better to avoid all this stress anyway.

What Do People in Calamba Think About Weed?

Even though weed is against the rules, a lot of people in Calamba don’t mind it too much. They just think you should be polite and not smoke it in front of everyone.

When I was in Calamba, Sam invited me to a small party with some friends. They had some weed and played PS5, and everyone seemed okay with it as long as we were indoors and respectful. How lucky I was😁 Sam told he will be my weed dealer while I am here in Calamba so I had no issues with great stuff all that time.

Cannabis in Calamba: Frequently Asked Questions

Is high-THC weed illegal in Calamba?

Yes, non-medical cannabis is regulated and restricted, but the police tend to be lenient with tourists carrying less than 10 grams.

What happens if you get caught with cannabis in Calamba?

It depends on the situation. If the police suspect you’re a dealer, you could face serious consequences. However, tourists with small amounts of cannabis are generally left alone.

Can you still find cannabis the old-school way in Calamba?

Yes, though it’s becoming less common. While many dealers have shifted to online sales, searching in parks or asking taxi drivers might still work.

Is There Good-Quality Weed in Calamba?

Yes, but you might have to look a bit harder to find it. The quality can be different depending on the exact weed dealer.

Is Hash Available in Calamba?

Yes, hash, which is another kind of cannabis, is also available in Calamba. It’s a bit like weed but prepared differently.

How Much Does Weed Cost in Calamba?

The price can change depending on how good the weed is. High-quality weed can cost about $20 to $25 per gram, and hash can be even more expensive.

Five random facts about cannabis

1. Modern-Day Cannabis Is A Lot Stronger

We talked about this on the cannabis flower and its influence in the 60s. For one, it’s purer than the illegal “hippie weed” that was imported into the United States. And it’s also been cultivated to increase its THC content, so the high you get from marijuana today is a lot stronger than what your parents or grandparents consumed.

2. Not All Weed Gets You High

You read that right. THC is not the same as CBD, which means that the type you choose to consume will have different effects on your body. One will provide all the relaxing and medicinal benefits, while the other will provide the psychoactive effects of the high.

3. Cannabis Has Over 100 Active Cannabinoids

In fact, over 120. The most famous ones are (you guessed it!) THC and CBD.

4. Ancient Use

Cannabis has been used for over 6,000 years. Archaeological evidence suggests it was cultivated in ancient China around 4000 BC for fiber.

5. Fast-Growing

Hemp is one of the fastest-growing plants and can reach maturity in just four months, making it a highly sustainable crop.