Recently in the City of Parañaque, elements of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested a Vietnamese national for illegal cosmetic procedures done in a clandestine clinic, according to a GMA News report.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of GMA News. Some parts in boldface…
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested a Vietnamese citizen for allegedly performing illegal cosmetic procedures at a clandestine clinic in Parañaque City.
Operatives from the NBI Special Action Unit conducted an entrapment operation on May 13 after receiving a complaint about an individual posing as a medical professional offering invasive procedures.
“Upon verification with the PRC, this individual is not a licensed medical professional and is not allowed to practice medicine,” an NBI agent said during a press briefing.
Authorities said an undercover operative applied for a liposuction procedure, which requires professional medical expertise.
“Liposuction is considered an invasive procedure that requires the expertise of a medical professional,” the agent added.
The suspect was arrested after operatives entered the clinic and found two Filipino patients who had just undergone procedures.
“They are still fresh from their medical procedures,” the NBI said, noting this confirmed active medical practice inside the facility.
Authorities also seized medical equipment used in the operation. The suspect is facing charges for violation of the Medical Act of 1959.
Investigators said the clinic offered procedures at around P40,000—lower than rates charged by licensed practitioners, which can range from P50,000 to P80,000.
Officials warned the public to be cautious of unusually cheap procedures and to verify the credentials of practitioners.
“Kapag napuna ninyo na mas mura, i-verify muna ninyo kung ito ay may registration, may permits,” NBI Spokesperson Palmer Mallari said.
(If you notice the price is lower, verify first if the clinic is registered and has permits.)
The NBI also flagged new tactics used by illegal clinics to avoid detection, including restricting patients from using mobile phones during procedures. According to investigators, this may be intended to prevent communication with authorities or accomplices during entrapment operations.
Authorities added that such operations have become more “compartmentalized,” making it harder for both patients and law enforcement to identify those actually performing the procedures.
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, do you feel angry about the illegal cosmetic procedures performed by the Vietnamese national before getting arrested? Are you concerned that there could be several patients who availed of the suspect’s illegal procedures? Do you think the suspect should be banned from returning to the Philippines? How do you think the clandestine clinic and the illegal procedures were set-up in the city in the first place? Do you personally know anyone who became a victim of the suspect?
You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.
+++++
Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco
For more South Metro Manila community news and developments, come back here soon. Also say NO to fake news, NO to irresponsible journalism, NO to misinformation, NO to plagiarists, NO to reckless publishers and NO to sinister propaganda when it comes to news and developments. For South Metro Manila community developments, member engagement, commerce and other relevant updates, join the growing South Metro Manila Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/342183059992673
Author Carlo Carrasco 