So it looks like the big boys (writers/producers of Desperate Housewives and ABC studios) have finally recognized the uproar (damn, even the Manila government got in on it) last Sunday's episode caused. Here's an article with the details.

"The producers of the show and ABC studios offer our sincere apology for any offence caused by the brief reference in the season premier," 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.

I'm hesitant to call this a victory but am glad that someone is taking responsibility for their actions and the backlash of it.

(Updated from London!)