Desperate' apology over Philippines slur

Yahoo News, Thu Oct 4, 6:46 AM ET

Makers of hit US television series "Desperate Housewives" have apologised for a slur against Filipino medical workers that caused an uproar in the Southeast Asian country.

The apology was sent to Philippine broadcaster ABS-CBN's bureau in the United States and aired in the Philippines on Thursday following protests by the Manila government.

"The producers of 'Desperate Housewives' and ABC Studios offer our sincere apologies for any offense caused by the brief reference in the season premiere," cable news channnel ANC quoted the statement as saying.

"There was no intent to disparage the integrity of any aspect of the medical community in the Philippines," it said.

The episode showed actress Teri Hatcher, who plays Susan Mayer, asking during a medical consultation to check "those diplomas because I want to make sure that they're not from some med school in the Philippines."...

My Take: FAIR ENOUGH.

KC

If you had the chance to watch her special last Sept 23, you know who I am writing about. Yep, THE KC of "KC from Paris to Pinas". I am such a fan and am happy to know that there she is - like a breath of fresh air in today's Pinoy show business. KC is nice, sweet, caring, intelligent, generous and kind-hearted. She accepted my friendster invite. Even replying to my message: "...kikay pa." with "Kikay? Absolutely." Needless to say, she is now on my friendster list of friends and I am on her list. Wow!

Thanks KC! I really mean that.
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