“Doctor to the Stars” Vicki Belo salutes Filipina female Everest climbers

After a flurry of disheartening stories (Kris Aquino’s switch from Belo Medical Group to a competing beauty clinic, Belo’s defeat of libel case Vs. Rosanna Roces) a positive light shines on the female doctor credited for the mainstream acceptance of beauty enhancement in our Philippine society. Noelle Wenceslao, Carina Dayondon and Janet Belarmino, who make up the Kaya ng Pinay Everest team, are reported to have recently visited the Belo Clinic at Medical Plaza Makati where they were handed out gift certificates for services and other pampering treatments following their arduous climb to Everest.

The three remarkable women duplicated the feat of Leo Oracion, Pastor Emata and Romy Garduce, the first Filipinos who reached the Everest summit a year ago. All three ladies confessed their skin, especially on the face, was damaged due to the extreme cold and heat while climbing Everest. They came down with blotches and sunburn on their faces. Belo says it will take a month to treat the skin of the Everest ladies and restore it to its original color and texture. That is where Belo treatments and services will come in.

And the popular doctor had this to say about their feat:

“It’s amazing how these women conquered Mount Everest,” Belo says. “They are so driven, determined, very courageous and strong. I believe what they did was really women power at its best.”

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