Filipino in court after arrest over fake US$10 billion bank documents

 

HSBC branch where incident was reported (Google Maps photo)  

A Filipino arrested for possessing fake bank documents worth US$10 billion was returned to jail today, after his application for bail was rejected at Eastern Court.

Ramon Revillosa Jr., 68 yeas old, and who claimed to be a businessman, was arrested after he presented the bank documents at Pedder Street branch of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. in Central on Feb. 10.

After denying him bail, Principal Magistrate Don So scheduled his next bail hearing date for Feb. 27.

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Magistrate So also rejected his request, presented to the court by a duty lawyer, for access to his belongings so he could contact his relatives in the Philippines to raise funds for his bail.

At the same time, So adjourned the hearing of the case about Revillosa’s alleged violation of section 73 of the Crimes Ordinance, to March 27.

A complaint filed by the Central Police District on Feb. 13 alleges that Revillosa presented three documents last Feb. 10 “with the intention  of inducing the staff” of HSBC “to accept them as genuine and by reason of accepting them, to do or not to do some act to his own or any other peson’s pejudice.”

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Suspicous bank staff called police after examining the documents.

Police  alleged that he presented a bank capabilty letter, a guarantee letter and a certificate of balance, all issued by HSBC, “which were and which he believed to be false….”

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Earlier reports said Revillosa was arrested at the bank with a 38-year-old Filipino woman who claimed to be a lawyer, a Malaysian man, a Taiwanese man and a woman who used a Hong Kong and Macau Travel Permit to enter Hong Kong.

But the charge sheet only named Revillosa and not the others he was reportedly with when he was arrested.

The offence he is charged with carries a maximum penalty of 14 years in jail.

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Victims of sexual harassment urged to step forward after FDW's court victory

 

EOC prosecuted the case in the District Court

The Equal Opportunities Commission has welcomed the District Court’s ruling in favor of a former domestic worker who sued her employer for sexual harassment, and said more victims should speak up and take action.

In a press statement issued yesterday, EOC chairperson Linda Lam said: “This court ruling sends a strong reminder to all employers that sexual harassment against employees, including foreign domestic workers, during their employment is unlawful and will lead to serious legal consequences.”

“Eliminating sexual harassment has always been a top priority for the EOC. We hope that this ruling will encourage more victims of workplace sexual harassment to come forward and seek redress for such unlawful acts.”

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The court ruling on Feb. 14 found Lam Yui-sang, 63, guilty of creating a “hostile and threatening” workplace for Indonesian helper Sri Wahyuni by demanding sex and consenting to getting pregnant by him shortly after she started work in February 2022.

Lam was ordered to pay damages totaling $182,387 to Wahyuni, broken down as follows: $60,000 in emotional damages, $10,000 in punitive damages, and $112,387.30 for loss of income. Lam was also told to pay costs.

The court heard that Lam, who lived in a 2-bedroom flat in Kwai Chung with Wahyuni, threatened to send the helper back to Indonesia if she did not agree to his demands.

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Wahyuni refused to give in to his demands and resigned after 17 days, but not after secretly recording Lam’s repeated harassment after he sniffed her hair a couple of times each time she walked out of the bathroom.

In one such recording Lam said: “Who says domestic helpers were not up for sex service?”

In another, he said: “You should have expected to have sex with me as you came to work for me.”

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Surprisingly, the police dismissed a complaint she filed in April 2022, saying there was a lack of evidence.

Wahyun then took her case to the EOC, accusing Lam of violating the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (SDO).

Under the SDO, which covers workplaces, sexual harassment refers to any unwelcome sexual advance to another person or unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, which a reasonable person, having regards to all the circumstances, would anticipate that the other person would be offended, humiliated and intimidated.”

EOC helped prosecute the case on behalf of the claimant, and provided her with in-house lawyers to act as her legal representatives in court.

Various groups supporting the cause of FDWs also hailed the decision, saying it should give courage to those who are under similar circumstances to seek relief.

Cynthia Abdon Tellez, managing director and founder of Mission for Migrant Workers, said it is often difficult for sexually harassed or abused FDWs to speak out due to fear of losing their jobs, or being subjected to victim blaming.

It is also difficult for the victim to gather enough evidence that can be used in proving their claim. And even if cases were reported to the EOC, the offender is often given the chance to settle out of court.

Thus, she said it was commendable that Wahyuni had the courage and the foresight to collect convincing evidence against her abuser.

She said Wahyuni gave hope to many other migrant workers who suffer the same fate, partly because of Immigration’s policy that mandates them to live with their employers, even if as in this case, the employer is male and lives by himself.

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Consumer Council warns against medical test malpractices

 

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The Consumer Council has warned against malpractices in health test laboratories, such as medical conditions being exaggerated by their staff to increase sales.

The council issued the warning after receiving received complaints, “such as inaccurate gynecological tests due to staff’s misadvice that the tests could be performed any time even during menstruation; inconsistent breast ultrasound results from 2 centres raising concerns about report accuracy; and staff suspected of exaggerating health conditions to upsell extra test items, and rejecting the complainant’s cancellation request afterwards.”

It urged the sector to “make serious improvements to safeguard consumer confidence and right to be informed.”

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In its latest issue of CHOICE, the council “urges the industry to bear in mind that medical examinations are professional services that must adhere to high ethical and professional standards, with an obligation to provide consumers with clear and accurate test results and analyses. Exploiting inaccurate results and diagnoses, or exaggerating issues to boost sales is highly questionable.”

It cited cases which ended with the laboratories making refunds after the council intervened.

In the first case, the complainant purchased an ovarian examination plan from Health Check Centre A for $980 that included the Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) test, which is regarded as an indicator of ovarian function, and the CA125 blood test for ovarian cancer markers.

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“Before making the purchase, she specifically inquired whether she should avoid her menstrual period for the test. The staff assured her that it was not necessary, so she scheduled the tests during her menstruation. Upon reviewing her report, the staff pointed out that her AMH level was only about one-third of the normal range for her age, and that her CA125 level was significantly higher than normal. Therefore, the staff recommended her to perform immediate additional testing for a more thorough checkup, warning that she could face future health risks if she did not proceed,” the council said.

“Due to the staff’s poor attitude and suspected scaremongering, the complainant chose not to purchase any additional tests on that day. Instead, she immediately arranged to consult her family doctor, who informed her that such test should not be conducted during menstruation, as this could lead to elevated results. The family doctor also pointed out that the centre had used an incorrectly high AMH reference level for her age, and that her AMH level was actually normal,” it added.

In the second case, the complainant spent $7,800 on gynecological examination services at Health Check Centre B, which included multiple tests such as a breast ultrasound and cancer marker screenings for women.

“As the ultrasound report revealed 8 hypoechoic nodules, the largest measuring 5.7cm in diameter, the staff recommended the complainant to undergo further testing,” the council said. Instead, the complainant had a second breast ultrasound at another center, which showed only three similar nodules, with the largest measuring 3.4cm in diameter.

“Noting the significant discrepancy between the two reports, the complainant suspected that Health Check Centre B might have exploited consumers’ health concerns to sell additional test items. Consequently, she sought assistance from the Council and requested a refund,” the council said.

In the third case, the complainant received a basic check-up worth $500 at Health Check Centre C, which included a liver ultrasound.

“Following the scan, he was informed that he had 2 liver cysts (also known as hepatic cysts) and was advised to undergo further cancer marker tests. As he hesitated, the staff reassured him that the results would be consistent regardless of where the tests were conducted, and offered him a 50% discount for being over 60 years old. Consumed by anxiety and panic, the complainant paid $800 on the spot for a liver cancer test,” the council said.

“Soon afterwards, he consulted a doctor and learned that liver cysts, which are fluid-filled lesions, typically only require regular monitoring and are rarely cancerous. Thinking that the staff of Health Check Centre C had intentionally misled him, he sought to cancel the additionally purchased cancer test. However, the Centre refused his request, stating that the blood samples had already been sent to the laboratory,” it added.

“The primary purpose of routine health checks is to detect potential health issues at an early stage and address them promptly. Inaccurate examination reports not only compromise consumers’ rights to be informed about their health condition, but can also postpone necessary medical intervention, consequently impacting their health.

The council gave consumers the following advice when selecting a health check plan:

- Before undergoing any health check, it is recommended to consult with a doctor for an informed evaluation and guidance on selecting the appropriate tests for specific needs. This can prevent unnecessary or invasive testing procedures, saving both time and money, while also reducing unwarranted distress;

- When selecting checkup items, make sure to note whether the tests would be conducted by a doctor or a healthcare practitioner. After purchase, retain all receipts and examination reports as evidence for any future claims;

- Test results may occasionally yield “false positives” or “false negatives”. Therefore, it is important to seek a doctor’s interpretation of health check or laboratory reports, so as to incorporate clinical diagnosis and comprehensive evaluation to recommend the appropriate follow-up, treatment or referral.

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24 people arrested in crackdown on illegal food couriers

Immigration officers show off the papers they seized from the alleged illegal operation

An operation that lasted more than a month has enabled Immigration Department officers to arrest 24 people suspected of being behind the hiring of illegal workers for food delivery service across Hong Kong.

The operation started on Jan 2 until yesterday, Feb 18, when Immigration officers disclosed details of the operation at a news conference.

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Those arrested comprised 14 suspected illegal workers, all but one recognizance paper holders, or those resisting deportation and are prohibited from taking up any work. They are all non-Chinese males, aged 21 to 54.

Arrested along with them were 10 Hong Kong residents, eight men and two women, aged 17 to 41. They are suspected of engaging in a conspiracy to defraud delivery platforms by selling or renting their food delivery courier accounts to the illegal workers.

Some of those arrested during the operation are led away by operatives

Immigration warned that anyone who violates a condition of stay imposed on him or her while in Hong Kong commits an offence.

A person subject to a removal or deportation order, an overstayer or illegal immigrant faces a maximum prison term of three years and a fine of $50,000.

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Aiders and abettors such as the residents arrested in this crackdown are also liable to prosecution and penalties.

Employers of illegal workers face the more serious penalty of up to 10 years in jail and $500,000 in fines.

 

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Filipina tourist found dead in Wanchai guesthouse

 

Kwong Wah Building in Wan Chai, where the woman was found dead in a guesthouse

The Philippine Consulate has confirmed reports that a 72-year-old Filipino woman was found dead in a guesthouse in Wan Chai earlier today, Tuesday.

Assistance to nationals head Vice Consul Gino Soriano said they will meet with the next of kin of the deceased tomorrow to assist them in repatriating her remains.

Hong Kong Police said they received a report at 7:43am from staff of Hotel No 1 at Kwong Wah Building, 269-273 Hennesy Road that the woman had fainted in her room at the said premises.

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Officers who responded certified the woman dead at the scene. No foul play is suspected.

"The cause of the subject's death is yet to be determined after an autopsy," said the police.

Reports said the woman had a history of high blood pressure and had complained of chest pains.

Initial reports gave two conflicting versions of the case. One said the deceased was a woman, while another said it was a 71-year-old man from the Philippines.

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It was also not clear from the reports whether the deceased had just arrived from the Philippines ahead of joining a cruise from Hong Kong, or whether she had already taken the cruise and was spending the night in the guesthouse.

The report that correctly identified the deceased as a woman said she had told her roommate at about 9:30pm on Monday that she was going to sleep.

When the roommate woke up at 7:30am she found the deceased unresponsive, cold to the touch, and was no longer breathing.

The case has been classified as “dead body found” pending the result of an autopsy.

Just six days earlier, foremost Filipino chef Margarita Fores was also found dead inside her hotel room in Admiralty, after she missed a lunch appointment.

Her family had expressed shock at her death, as the 65-year-old celebrity chef had just posted photos on Instagram of the Indian restaurant she had dinner at the night before. She was known to be relatively healthy, despite having undergone treatment for cancer twice in the past.

The police said there were no suspicious circumstances in her death.

Fores’ remains were shipped to the Philippines following a day-long wake at the Hong Kong Funeral Home on Feb. 14.

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2 Filipinas in jail on money laundering charges

 

Two of three Filipinas who appeared in separate courts today, charged with money laundering, were returned to jail after their cases were adjourned.

At the District Court, Charity Joy Paculio was returned to detention by Judge C.P. Pang after he adjourned her case to May 6. Court notices indicated earlier that she would enter a plea today to a charge of having dealt with $2.75 million in illicit funds.

Paculio, 45 years old, is charged with “dealing with property known or believed to represent proceeds of indictable offense,” in violation of section 25(1) and (3) of the Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance.

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The case arose from deposits and withdrawals which amounted to $2,751,387.98 representing “any person’s proceeds of an indictable offense,” in her Standard Chartered Bank account between Feb. 22 and 28, 2024.

Susana Echavaria, 57 years old, also remained in detention on two counts of money laundering, involving a comparatively small amount of $533.000.

Eastern Court Principal Magistrate Don So rejected her lawyer’s offer of $30,000 cash bail and assurances that she would attend future hearings of her case.

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The first charge alleges that Echavaria handled $413,000 in crime money through deposits and withdrawals made between 16 and 29 of August 2019 in her account with the Hongkong and Shanhai Banking Corp.

Her Hang Seng Bank account was then used to handle $120,000 of crime money on September 4 to 13, with the help of a “person unknown”, the Aberdeen Police complaint added.

In the third case, Emilyn Olarte, was able to post bail of $600, and was freed until the next hearing scheduled by Acting Principal Magistrate Veronica Heung for March 18 at Fanling Court.

Olarte, 40 years old, is accused of dealing in $321,552.22 in crime money through her ZA Bank account between Oct. 24, 2023 and Jan. 2024.

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“Sideline” results in 2-month jail for DH

 

Shatin Court 

Will doing a sideline to earn extra income be worth it for a domestic helper? Not if it means losing her job and being jailed to boot.

Jocelyn Balbuena, 37 years old, found this out after she was meted a two-month jail sentence, with no prospect of being allowed to resume work in Hong Kong after her release from prison. She pleaded guilty today at Shatin Court to breaching her condition of stay.

Acting Principal Magistrate Cheang Kei-hong meted a three-month sentence but gave her a one-third discount for her guilty plea.

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The Immigration Department complaint said Balbuena violated her condition of stay – to work as a domestic helper for the employer specified in her contract – by peforming work “other than approved by the Director of Immigration.”

Babuena was arrested, on Nov. 21 while doing cleaning work at Nam Fung Centre in Tsuen Wan, along with 13 other persons, during an anti-illegal work operations by the Immigration Department on Nov. 18-21.

In a press statement about the arrests, Immigration warned: "Any person who contravenes a condition of stay in force in respect of him or her shall be guilty of an offense. Also, visitors are not allowed to take employment in Hong Kong, whether paid or unpaid, without the permission of the Director of Immigration. Offenders are liable to prosecution and upon conviction face a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to two years' imprisonment. Aiders and abettors are also liable to prosecution and penalties."

During the anti-illegal worker operations, Immigration Task Force officers raided 30 target locations including a beauty parlor, grocery stores, a massage parlor, commercial buildings, residential buildings, restaurants, retail shops and warehouses.

Ten suspected illegal workers and three suspected employers were arrested.

In another operationn in which enforcement officers raided seven target locations in Mongkok district, one female overstayer, aged 37, was also arrested.

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OFW remittances hit all-time high of US$38.3B

 

Filipinos overseas sent more money home as the value of the peso dipped

Cash remittances from Filipinos abroad hit a record high of $38.34 billion in 2024 on the back of a weak peso.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas noted this marked a 3 percent increase from the US$37.21 billion recorded in 2023. 

A last-minute surge in remittances in December 2024 amounting to US$3.73 billion resulted in the biggest monthly cash inflow on record, and contributed significantly to the overall figure.

The BSP said that remittances accounted for approximately 8.3 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and 7.4 percent of gross national income (GNI), underscoring their critical role in boosting the local economy.

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The bulk of the remittances were coursed through banks, amounting to US$34.49 billion, up from US$33.49 billion from the previous years. The rest of the remittances we sent through informal channels and non-cash transfers.

Cash remittances from the United States, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates primarily fueled the surge in remittances last year, said the BSP. But this did not necessarily mean Filipinos in the USA have been sending the most money home.

BSP says much of the remittances were coursed through correspondent banks in the US

As explained by the BSP, the US is the main source of remittances because the “common practice of remittance centers in various cities abroad is to course remittances through correspondent banks, most of which are located in the US.”

In terms of regions, Asia recorded the second highest overall remittance of US$13.85 billion, which was just slightly less than that of the entire Americas, with an overall tally of US$15.38 billion.

Singapore’s total remittance of US$2.48 billion boosted the tally for Asia, followed by Japan with US$1.7 billion, Taiwan with US$904.9 million, and Hong Kong with US$801,831 million.

The biggest remitters in the Middle East were those in Saudi Arabia with US$2.22 billion and United Arab Emirates with US$1.52 billion.

The steady 3 per cent growth rate in remittances reflected the increase in demand and deployment of skilled Filipino workers.

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Bayan Muna-Makabayan candidates vow to lower prices, stop corruption

 

Proclamation of the Makabayan + Bayan Muna coalition candidates

Lower food prices. Higher wages across the board. Crack down on corruption and hold those responsible to account. End political dynasties.

These form the platform of Bayan Muna party-list and Makabayan candidates who visited Hong Kong this weekend, and launched their global campaign for the 2025 mid-term election in the Philippines.

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Leading the group was lawyer Neri Colmenares, chairman and first nominee of Bayan Muna, an erstwhile front-runner in the party-list vote that was dealt a severe blow in the 2022 elections, when it failed to garner enough votes to retain a seat in the House of Representatives.

Colmenares, a human rights lawyer who also failed in his bid to win a Senate seat in the last polls, said a second consecutive loss for Bayan Muna will prevent it taking part in another election.

Colmenares answers questions from Filcom leaders at Chater Road forum

“Babalik at kailangang makabalik kami sa Kongreso,” said Colmenares, at the Makabayan bloc’s Miting de Avance at Eton Hotel in Jordan on Sunday. (We will return – we should return to Congress).

In addition to the common platform of the Makabayan candidates, Colmenares promised to again lobby for the elimination of government fees levied on overseas Filipino workers, particularly the mandatory contributions to the national health insurer, PhilHealth.

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Colmenares expressed alarm at the news that PhilHealth has started sending collection notices to some OFWs, telling them they must pay for the five years that the mandatory collection of membership dues was suspended, plus 1.5 percent monthly interest.

If elected back to Congress, he said he would immediately file a bill questioning the government fees that OFWs are being forced to pay. He also said he would again push for a Php2,000 increase in the monthly pension of SSS members and senior citizens who are not receiving any pension.

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At a time when the two most powerful political clans in the country – the Marcoses and the Dutertes – are fighting control over the government, Colmenares said Filipinos should not allow themselves to be caught in between the forces of “kadiliman” and “kasamaan.”

Conti speaks amid a backdrop of the candidates' names and numbers on ballot

“We are not destined to choose the lesser evil,” he said, adding that there are many capable candidates that Filipino voters can choose, instead of limiting their choices to those aligned with the two factions.

Later, at a meeting with Filipino community leaders on Chater Road, Colmenares said voters should assess each candidate and choose those who like them support the impeachment move against Vice President Sara Duterte, oppose the transfer of PhilHealth funds to government coffers, and other pro-people moves.

Also at the campaign launch was another human rights lawyer and Bayan Muna’s fifth nominee, Kristina Conti.

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The candidate who gained prominence for fighting for the victims of the extrajudicial killings during former President Rodrigo Duterte’s rule said the human rights situation in the country needs to be improved. If the people no longer feel secure with officers in uniform, “kanino ka pa magsusumbong?” (where else can you seek help?),  she asked.

The rest of the delegation consisted of former or current party-list representatives in Congress, who all reported on the laws they crafted and supported, and the advocacies they championed.

They comprised Teddy Casino, current chair of Bayan (Bagong Alyansang Makabayan) and former Bayan Muna party-list representative, Liza Maza, a two-termer who represented both Bayan Muna and Gabriela Women’s Party, and Arlene Brosas, the incumbent representative of Gabriela.

They presented individual platforms that included such advocacies as getting a divorce law passed in the Philippines, providing greater protection to rape victims, expanding the coverage of laws protecting women and their children, raising the minimum wage for workers across the Philippines to P1,200; a minimum salary of P33,000 for government employees and Php50,000 for teachers, nurses and health professionals.

Shirt with the Bayan Muna party-list and names of Makabayan senatorial candidates

Their records in Congress speak well of how Makabayan lawmakers have done their jobs, said Maza.

“All the bills passed by Makabayan are breakthrough legislation,” she noted.

Casino said Makabayan candidates are true representatives of the people because they work on the ground and know the sentiments of ordinary folks, unlike the incumbent senators who represent less than 1% of the country’s population.

So, to those who ask them why they even run when they seem have little chances of winning, Casino said it is because “Ito ang tama, ito ang dapat.” (It is what’s right and proper).

He also noted that until the 2022 debacle, Bayan Muna was a forerunner in the party-list vote so that it did not have just one, but three seats in Congress.

Also part of the 11-member Senate slate of Makabayan are Danilo Ramos, a farmer; Mimi Doringo, urban poor leader; Jerome Adonis, trade union leader; France Castro, teacher; Jocelyn Andamo, nurse; Ronnel Arambulo, fisherman and environmentalist; Amirah Lidasan, Moro activist; and Mody Floranda, driver activist.

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Gov’t renews warning against seasonal flu amid rising death toll

Graphic from CHP

If you have fever, cough or colds, there is one chance in 10 that you will go down with seasonal flu.

Dr Edwin Tsui, controller of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health, issued this warning in the wake of CHP's latest` surveillance data, indicating a rising number of deaths and serious cases.

As of February 12, the CHP recorded 301 severe or death cases among adult patients, about 70 per cent of whom have not received the seasonal influenza vaccine (SIV) of this season, and about 70 per cent of them have chronic diseases.

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Among the 186 death cases, about 90 per cent were aged 65 or above.

In the week ending February 8, CHP found that 10.23 per cent of respiratory specimens have tested positive for seasonal influenza viruses.

The influenza admission rate in public hospitals is 0.67 cases per 10 000 population, indicating that the overall influenza activity remains at a high level, he added.

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"Hong Kong entered the influenza season in early January this year, and it is now the sixth week. The Influenza A (H1) virus is predominant this season, accounting for nearly 90 per cent of the subtyped influenza virus detections. In terms of severe or death cases caused by influenza, this season, as in the past, mainly affects the elderly and young children," Dr Tsui said.

He urged everyone aged 6 months and above to get the vaccine immediately to protect their health and that of their family members.

"The number of severe or death cases recorded in the first five weeks of this season is higher than that of the same period last season, but similar to the 2018/19 influenza season, i.e. before the COVID-19 pandemic, which was also dominated by influenza A (H1). Based on historical data, the entire influenza season usually lasts for two to four months. Whether it will last for 28 weeks, as in the past influenza season, will depend on any change in the circulating strains of viruses, including any increase in the activities of influenza A (H3) and influenza B viruses," Dr Tsui said.

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\He pointed out that, according to the virus analysis conducted by the CHP, the strains of influenza viruses that are circulating in Hong Kong nowadays are similar to the strains of viruses in the seasonal influenza vaccine currently available in Hong Kong, which means that the vaccine is effective in lowering the risk of serious complications or death from the infection. Data analysis also showed that the rate of serious complications in residents of residential care homes for the elderly who did not receive SIV was 2.2 times that of vaccinated residents, highlighting the protective effect of SIV.

As of February 9, a total of about 1.9 million doses of vaccines were administered under various vaccination programs, an increase of about 8.4 per cent over the same period in the last SIV season and a record high, surpassing the total number of doses administered under various vaccination programs in the year 2023/24 (about 1.8 million doses).

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For the more information, members of the public can visit the CHP's seasonal influenza (https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/14843.html) and COVID-19 & Flu Express (https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/resources/29/100148.html) webpages.

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