David, to this date, has not emailed his reply to the question, nor has he forwarded any address.

Since then, PEP has communicated with its L.A.-based professional investigator again. She reaffirms the correctness of her data. (The full response of the investigator will be posted in PEP in the coming days.)

TALL STORY. The data gathered by PEP strongly suggest a misrepresentation somewhere.

PEP now asks these questions: Was it the Beverly Hills Surgical Institute that deceived Beverly Hills 6750? Or was it Beverly Hills 6750 which, knowingly or unknowingly, deluded its market here in Manila?

If Beverly Hills 6750 did not know about the closure of the U.S.-based Institute, then was David Bunevacz the only one who knew?

If Beverly Hills 6750 knew, then who conspired with Bunevacz to keep the information hidden from the public?

As it is, all the existing publicity materials of Beverly Hills 6750 still proclaim its affiliation with the Beverly Hills Surgical Institute, announcing with pride that it is the only the Institute branch outside the U.S.

The following text was taken from Beverly Hills 6750's website only this January 29, 2008:

"Beverly Hills Surgical Institute (BHSI), more than 10 years ago, started and brought aesthetic plastic surgery into the mainstream of the Hollywood community. Over the last few years, they have added aesthetic dermatology and weight loss programs to their menu of services. They take pride in their fully accredited state of the art facilities, multiple convenient locations, and the support of a strong team of medical professionals and technicians. Their facilities are located throughout Southern California, including Beverly Hills, Brea, Encino, Irvine, Long Beach, Palm Springs, Pasadena, Riverside, West Hills and Upland."

PEP asks these questions: Why does Beverly Hills 6750 still claim to be affiliated with something that no longer exists? Why does it position itself as the first and only branch outside the U.S., when the Institute no longer had a single viable clinic at the time of 6750's launch?

NO COMMENT. PEP attempted several times to get an official statement from Beverly Hills 6750.

Last January 7, PEP, again through Karen Pagsolingan, asked for a meeting with the representatives of the clinic. She said PEP would like to speak with its spokespersons, or board members, or officials. She was told to wait a few days. But clinic receptionist "Jomarie" assured Karen that PEP's request and inquiries have been relayed to "management."

On January 11, not getting word from the clinic, Karen called again. This time she was directed to a certain "Mia." Again, the waiting game. Mia said "management" was going to have a meeting, and could discuss PEP's inquiries there. When Karen asked if PEP could email its questions to the board, she was told to fax them. PEP did.

Karen called the next day and the next, until finally she got hold of Mia again. This time Mia was apologetic: "Wala pang feedback." Presumably, this meant no one in the clinic had time to attend to PEP's inquiries.

Last January 24, Karen called again. This time she informed the receptionist that PEP was ready to upload the story, but it would wait a few more days for Beverly Hills 6750's official statement. No statement came.