This dude spends a lot of time training in Muay Thai as a respectful student of martial arts. He’s also a creative who plays jazz instruments like guitar, drums and standup bass (and even sings a little, too). Follow him on Instagram @canna_pino.
So, you’ve got a good rep, why do you think that is?
I don’t know how that reputation came about, but it all comes to being genuine as a budtender and a human being. To be honest, the way I think about it, I’m just blessed.
Well, Neil from Bosky and Gisel from CAM referred you to be chosen as our Budtender of the Month, so you’re doing something right!
I truly believe that I can convey just enough knowledge to someone to where they can see the positive side of Cannabis instead of the stigmatized version. That’s how I approach a customer. If I’m talking to someone in the industry, I’m all ears and down to listen and learn. I don’t know everything, but my respect for the plant comes through.
Where did you grow up and what was your opinion of Cannabis?
I grew up in the Philippines and moved here at the age of 12. Being from another country, I kind of bought into the narrative of how it was as harmful as cocaine. But once I got here, I learned at the age of 16 that my older sister was using it recreationally. And she’s a good person, so it changed my perspective, and I grew to understand it.
Where do you see yourself in 30 years? Will you still be in the game?
I see myself as a humble person with a farm of a bunch of plants that I’m tending and a bunch of ducks. I like ducks. Maybe I’m making my own genetics. Maybe I’m innovating a new way of growing, who knows? I just want to spread the good word of Cannabis to the people. And I would also like to say that I dedicate all my success to my late father Kelly Sicangco.
If you’re Filipino, I’ll bet your mom makes a fire adobo.
That is very true, that is very true. Unbeaten. And if someone disagrees, it’s probably becausetheir mom makes one too. (laughs)
