Exploring Cannabis Scene of San Fernando: My Experience

Hello, everyone! Today, I’m excited to share my recent experience with cannabis in San Fernando, Philippines. In short, finding top-quality marijuana or hash the "old-school way" isn’t easy, but there are definitely options available. Let me walk you through what I discovered about the cannabis scene in San Fernando.

I just got back from San Fernando a couple of days ago, and as I sit here enjoying a small joint of white widow, I can’t help but reflect on the great time I had in San Fernando — thanks in part to the cannabis that accompanied me on my adventures.

Cannabis Laws in Philippines: What You Need to Know

First things first, it’s important to understand that high-THC cannabis is illegal in San Fernando. Unlike in Amsterdam, you won’t find any coffee shops selling potent marijuana strains. While medical cannabis is available, it’s typically low in THC and won’t give you the high you might be looking for.

During my stay, I met a local named Steve in the hotel bar. He’s lived in San Fernando for a while and knows a lot about the cannabis scene. According to him, while the official regulations are strict, enforcement isn’t always so rigid in practice.

Laws and regulations of weed in San Fernando

All products with high THC (substance in cannabis that makes you high) above 1% are strictly forbidden for distribution. But in fact according to Steve cops are rather relaxed about weed in San Fernando 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 San Fernando - 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.

Where to buy weed in San Fernando

Steve shared his experience on the weed purchase process in San Fernando. 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 San Fernando. 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 San Fernando.

What Do People in San Fernando Think About Weed?

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

On my first night in San Fernando, Steve invited me to a small gathering at his place — just a few friends, some beer, weed, and a PlayStation 5. It was exactly my kind of evening! I was fortunate to have met Steve, who became my go-to person for cannabis during my stay in San Fernando. He assured me that as long as you’re respectful and avoid drawing attention, the locals are generally okay with cannabis use. But again, it’s best not to carry more than 10 grams on you.

Weed in San Fernando: Your Questions Answered

Is high-THC weed illegal in San Fernando?

Yup, you won’t find high-THC bud legally unless it’s medical, but the cops aren’t usually trippin' if you’re packin' less than 10 grams.

What happens if you get caught with weed in San Fernando?

Depends. If you’re lookin' like you’re movin' weight, you could catch some heat. But most tourists with a small stash aren’t bothered much.

Can you still find weed the old-school way in San Fernando?

For sure! While the darknet and encrypted messengers are where it’s at now, you can still hustle around parks or chat up the right taxi driver and might get lucky.

Is There Good-Quality Weed in San Fernando?

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 San Fernando?

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

How Much Does Weed Cost in San Fernando?

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. Bob Marley Was Buried With Grass

The musical star was buried with his red Gibson guitar, a cannabis bud, and a Bible open on the 23rd Psalm, which reads: “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures”. Way to go, Marley.

2. USA Grows The Most

According to Civilized Life, the United States is the top marijuana-producing nation in the entire world. Behind it are Morocco, Afghanistan, Mexico, and Colombia. Who would have thought?

3. Cannabis in the U.S.

Cannabis was classified as a Schedule I drug in the U.S. in 1970, making it illegal at the federal level despite its growing medical acceptance.

4. Cannabis and Creativity

Some studies suggest that cannabis may enhance creativity by altering the way the brain processes information.

5. Environmental Benefits

Hemp can be used to make biodegradable plastics, helping to reduce the reliance on fossil fuel-based products.