Calayan in probation in the US, now back in Manila

By Robbie Pangilinan

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (via PCSO) Beauty doctor to the stars Manny and Pie Calayan were sentenced to three years of probation in Glendale, California after they were charged with four counts of practicing medicine without a license last September arrived in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport via Eva Airlines yesterday noon.

Manny Calayan, the pioneer of Smartlipo and Vaserlipo in the Philippines, said that one of his staff at the Calayan Medical Aesthetics clinic in West Hollywood performed procedures outside of the clinic. He also denied that the Hollywood clinic was shut down, as previous reports said.

“It’s not true that we’re practicing unlicensed here. It is not true we’re running an unlicensed office here, so wag sila maniwala sa mga chismis na ‘yan. It’s true that it was one of our staff, but it’s not in our premises,” Calayan said in a press conference held in a restaurant in Makati City.

He said that he and wife Pie only did procedures that they were licensed to do at the Hollywood clinic, such as facials, spas, and non-invasive beauty treatments.
The Calayans have filed a lawsuit against the said staff member, their former clinic manager Aida Arceo, who ran off with $2.5 million. Arceo has denied all charges and refused to be interviewed but said she can prove her innocence.

Calayan alleged that Arceo has been declaring that she has shares and money contributions at the Calayan Corporation USA since the start of the business in Hollywood. Dr. Manny also claimed Arceo sold Calayan products without their knowledge and some of the products are not even Calayan. She pretended to be Dra. Pie and called their bank manager, trying to get their bank account details.

“She brought our patients to other doctors, even sold our clinic fictitiously. She borrowed money from us. She billed us without official invoices and official receipts. She always asked Dra. Pie for check payments named under her,” Doc Manny divulged some of the things Aida Arceo did.

Aida’s family also put up a medical supply shop in the USA which Doc Manny called “fictitious.” She used this shop to bill the Calayans for medical supplies that were not really for them. Arceo has also victimized Filipino celebrities, private individuals, as well as other doctors.

Even while on probation, the doctors are not required to report to a probation officer and will not be monitored. They should not break any laws during their three-year probationary period. They will also pay fines of more than $10,000.

Last month, the Calayans pleaded guilty to one count each of a misdemeanor; violating the business and professions code for operating a business without a license.
“There’s no jail time, just a standard admission, no civil liability, there’s been no restitution request as of yet. Just a 36-month probation, that’s it. Just a business and professions code violation,” explained Atty. David Hakimfar, the Calayans’ lawyer. #

Ready to be Mommy

By Robbie Pangilinan

When she had her first child four years ago, she was more than ready
to be a mommy. She was of age, has been married for almost a year, and
was in the career she has dreamed of.Her heart was also set on
becoming a mother.

Ryan Cedric Andreas came into the life of the three-term councilor of
the second district of Valenzuela City KateGalang-Coseteng, and with
him came a newfound joy for the neophyte mom. Kate is married toJulian
Coseteng, councilor of the third district of Quezon City, and Ryan
completed their little family.

Kate says that husband Julian was fascinated with the three names they
gave Ryan. Ryan means “king,” Cedric means “kindly and loved,” and
Andreas means “manly” or “warrior.”

As ready as she thought she was, Kate still had “panic” moments as a
mother. One time, Ryan had a really bad case of diarrhea and the
always-elegant and cool Kate did not know what to do.

“I panicked and rushed to the E.R. We prayed hard and of course it
really helped that we were blessed with a good pediatrician,” Kate
shares.She admits that the hardest part of being a mom is taking care
of a sick child.
Joshua Caleb Matthew came three years after.

He was named after the Bible character who led God’s people into the
Promised Land. Joshua means “God is salvation.” Caleb was Joshua’s
loyal friend and encourager who, because of his faith, was one of the
few who believed that they can claim the land the Lord promised. Caleb
means “fearless, bold and loyal.” Matthew means “God’s gift” and
happened to be the first book of the Bible that Kate and Julian read
together from beginning to end.

Four-year-old Ryan is very inquisitive, askinglots of questions and
playing with all sorts of toys. He loves tagging along with his
parents wherever they go. Physically, Ryan got Kate’s eyes, height and
love for numbers.
Caleb, only 10 months old, is very cheerful and gets very excited
around people (the makings of a politician, just like his mom and
dad?). It looks like he also got Kate’s height. Healso got the hair of
Kate’s dad. Both boys got their parents’ love for eating!
Mommy Kate is a loving mom, the kind of mother who prioritizes the
welfare of her children above her own and the kind who puts a high
premium on her children’s relationship with God. Kate considers her
own mother as her mentor in parenting.

“From my mom, I’ve learned how to be patient and nice to my children.
When you meet my mom, you’ll immediately notice that she’s very nice.
Actually every time my children misbehave, or when I’m starting to get
irritated with some of the thing they do, I would remember my mom,”
Kate says.

Kate, who is always excited to go home to kiss and hug her two boys,
also tries to be a disciplinarian to Ryan, who already attends Nursery
school.

“We ‘use the rod’ in situations when there is repeated disobedience
and defiance to existing rules that have been explained. Before we
spank, we explain why and of course we restore and pray after we
discipline,” Kate explains.

The Coseteng family enjoys spending time together – travelling, going
to the mall, attending church, watching movies and playing. Soon, they
would also want to have a little princess, a baby girl so that the
kuyas will have someone to take care of.

Kate would like to be a bit stricter in terms of handling the sleeping
pattern and habits of her children, particularly of Ryan who sleeps
quite late. It is a challenge to adjust his sleeping pattern to a more
healthy one. To do that, Kate needs to fix her own sleeping pattern
and adjust her schedule according to her children’s needs.
Right now, Kate is focusing on raising the boys with the proper
attitude and fear of God.For her, the most important thing is to teach
her children to know God and trust in Him and everything else will
follow.

“Asparents, we have learned that blessings of all kinds will come with
having a strong and personal relationship with the Lord,” Kate says.

Just like any mom, Kate hopes and prays that the little gentlemen,
while growing up, will not be involved with the wrong crowd.

“I also pray that they be successful in everything they do, keeping
the the Lord in their hearts and minds in whatever they do and
wherever they go,” says Mommy Kate.

This day of moms, Kate would love to have a “personal butler” because
“I just want to sleep and eat on Mother’s Day,” she laughs.
For the mothers out there, Kate wishes, “May the Lord guide you in all
the things you do and may you and your family be blessed with good
health and happiness.” #

Amy All The Way

By Robbie Pangilinan

From the smooth voice over Radio Romance, to the sweet-image Palibhasa
Lalake mainstay, to the bubbly Pera o Bayong game master, to the
spirited Face to Face host … Amy Perez has gone a long, long way.

She has become a wife, a mother, a friend, an enemy, a lover, a
fighter – but has remained gorgeous and gracious through the years.
“I have been in this business since I was 17 years old, practically
half of my life. Ito na yung buhay ko,” says Amy, who actually wanted
to be a preschool teacher or a flight attendant when she was younger.

Showbusiness has changed Amy’s life in so many ways, and she admits
that the most obvious and most practical is that it has enabled her to
pay for all her needs and buy many of her wants.

Quite visible on TV nowadays after TV5 offered her another break, Amy
hosts three Kapatid Network programs – Good Morning Club, the landmark
and only talakserye Face to Face and a follow-up show, the docu-drama
Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face. Amy’s seemingly very busy
schedule is actually not that hectic, and is family-friendly, too.

“Everyday I try to sleep at 9:30 pm then wake up around 3:45 am. I say
a prayer, shower and get ready for work. I have Good Morning Club at 5
to 7:30 am. I’m back home by 8:30 and that’s the time I do my mother
duties – cooking, doing my grocery, paying the bills, among others.

Wednesdays and Thursdays I tape for Face to Face and Untold Stories,”
shares Amy, who has starred in many shows of different genres.

Amy’s favorite role right now is being a mother to a teenager and a
toddler. Adi, her son with former husband Brix Ferraris, is now 14
years old and Sean Kyle, her son with current partner and radio
reporter Carlo Castillo, is 3. Whenever she is home, Amy cooks for her
boys, a hobby she would like to develop by taking culinary arts
courses when she gets the chance. Amy goes on “jogging, running or
biking” dates with Adi at the UP Oval and spends lots of play time
with Kyle at home, putting puzzles together or reading books. The
whole family loves watching movies.

Between the two, Daddy Carlo is the disciplinarian, while Mommy Amy
tries to strike a balance between being strict and being a spoiler.
“Adi knows when I’m mad, then he knows he will have to do something
para hindi ako magalit,” Amy says, “I’m lucky kasi magalang at
mababait naman ang mga anak ko,” continues the proud mom.

More than anything, Amy learned to become a fighter in this business.
A fighter “in a good sense, meaning you have to be hard working and
dedicated in your craft,” she clarifies.
Amy admits she is happier now and that she has no regrets in her 40
plus years of existence.

“Except lang now that I’m old, I realized na sana when I was younger,
I had more patience in life. I could have avoided the suffering,” Amy
says, referring to her failed marriage with Brix, “Minadali ko kasi
ang pagpapakasal,” she continues. Amy filed for annulment from Brix
but was denied by the Supreme Court.

If Amy could be in Face to Face herself, she would want to face her
ex-husband “so I can finally tell him straight that I forgave him a
long time ago and that I wish him well,” she sighs.

Behind the spotlight, Amy is a simple girl who does her grocery by
herself. She tries to be as normal as she can when she is off from
work. If not in showbiz, Amy would probably be flying all over the
world as a flight attendant because she loves to travel. And
travelling to Europe with the love of her life Carlo is definitely at
the top of her bucket list. When she can no longer host or act, Amy
would want to work behind the camera as an executive.

With all these roles, activities, and dreams, Amy is careful to
maintain her health, and her sanity for that matter.
“I try to workout at least once a week. I sometimes follow the South
Beach diet or refrain from eating rice. I do yoga,” shares Amy, who
does not smoke and drink. To de-stress, Amy reads a book, goes to the
spa, or watches a movie.

To stay beautiful, Amy washes her face everyday and removes make-up
right after taping, she does not shampoo everyday, gets a
manicure/pedicure every week, sleeps 8 hours each night, drinks lots
of water and has her facial once a month.

For her skin care, Amy only trusts Calayan Surgicentre. She wants
beauty doctor to the stars, Doctors Manny and Pie Calayan, to take
care of her skin.

“I have seen how dedicated Doc Manny is and the care he gives to his
clients,” says Amy.

For Amy, to be able to give inspiration to ladies her age that they
can still feel young and fresh by having a happy and positive outlook
in life and by choosing the right persons to help them with their skin
and body care, is a jackpot combination.

“Beauty comes from within and it requires good health condition. Dapat
laging happy and positive kasi hindi kaya ng kahit anong technology na
pagandahin ka if you’re always miserable and ill-mannered,” Amy says.

With all she has undergone and all that she has become now, Amy is
thankful. And this is what makes her beautiful. #