Desperate Housewives season No.4 only started last week, but it has already managed to enrage an entire country.

When Susan was in the doctor’s office and became hysterical because the doctor was telling her that she was going through menopause, she questioned his credibility by asking to see his diplomas. She said

Just to make sure they aren’t, like, from some med school in the Philippines?”

This one-liner caused a wave of outrage from viewers. Approximately 30,000 viewers signed a petition asking for an apology issued from ABC. ABC issued an apology, according to Stuff.com , that went like this

The statement said: “The producers of Desperate Housewives and ABC Studios offer our sincere apologies for any offence caused by the brief reference in the season premiere. There was no intent to disparage the integrity of any aspect of the medical community in the Philippines.

“As leaders in broadcast diversity, we are committed to presenting sensitive and respectful images of all communities featured in our programs.”

But that apology was not enough, according to a Filipino newspaper.The newspaper is saying that viewers in the Philippines and all over the world should stop watching the show. Filipino Senator Santiago wants the Filipino network to completely stop airing the show.

Another Filipino Senator, Ramon Revilla, says an apology issued off-air is not enough. He wants ABC to apologize on the show.

“It is not commensurate to the damage created by the derogatory remark made by the show. The makers of ‘Desperate Housewives’ should formally and publicly express their apology in their next episode to signify sincerity

There have also been demands for the episode to be taken off the air. ABC is saying that it may consider editing the episode, so we will have to watch for that in reruns.