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Arnel Pineda topbills HKMU’s 70th year concert on Apr 29

Posted on 25 April 2018 No comments
HKMU's 70th anniversary concert poster



by Daisy CL Mandap

A Filipino singing legend is returning this weekend to Hong Kong, his home for many years, to pay tribute to a group he was once part of. 

Arnel Pineda, soloist of the world-famous American rock band, Journey, will join his former Hong Kong band mates on stage this coming Sunday, Apr 29 at the Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsimshatsui, for the Hong Kong Musician Union’s concert to celebrate its 70th year.

Arnel Pineda at his Manila concert in Sept
Pineda, 50, will sing with his former Most W@anted band mates in what HKMU chair Manuela Lo said will be “a kind of reunion for them.”

Lo said she and former HKMU chair Jun Cortes, both convinced Pineda to find time to support the milestone in the union’s history.

“He was with HKMU for years when he was still here in Hong Kong,” said Lo.

Pineda, along with his Most W@anted band mates, sang six days a week in a club in Central in the early 2000s. On Sundays, their only day off in the week, they often obliged requests to sing at community events, including the annual Philippine Independence Day celebrations.

Pineda moved back to Manila in 2006 to join a new band, The Zoo, and was discovered on YouTube the next year by Journey’s lead guitarist Neal Schon. By the early 2008, he was already part of Journey, and began touring with the legendary band in the same year.

(Check The SUN's earlier story on Arnel Pineda and his life's Journey here: http://sunweb.com.hk/Story.asp?hdnStoryCode=4185&)

Over the years, Pineda would visit Hong Kong and jam with his friends, do short singing stints at community events, or perform solo, like the one he did last January at the Dog House in Tsimshatsui.

HKMU chair Manuela Lo
Lo said he will resume his world tour with Journey next month.

Pineda is not the only luminary to perform at the concert to mark a milestone in the Filipino community’s oldest organization.

Also part of the program are a motley of talents, including the Hong Kong Youth Jazz Orchestra with Taka Hirohama, Boyet Herrera and the ICEBOX Band, Chris Polanco & His Azucar Latina Band, Suzan Guterres, Anders Nelson, and two groups of selected HKMU artists.

Lo described Guterres as a popular TV personality in Hong Kong, and the daughter of a veteran singer who was also famous during her time. Nellson, Hirohama and Polanco are all popular performers who are active supporters of HKMU.

The concert is a dream come true for Lo, who is on her third two-year term as HKMU chair.

“It has been tough putting it together, but we are determined to do it,” said Lo.

Organizing charity concerts is just one of the many challenges confronting Lo and the HKMU at the moment. Seven decades since it was founded, the Union is struggling to keep afloat, mainly because of the rapid drop in demand for live performances.

“Life has been tough in the music industry for the past few years. We are trying our best to find jobs for the other musicians and help them as much as we can,” said Lo.

Corollary to this is the Union’s effort to keep members within the fold so they could continue enjoying benefits, as well as the life insurance that assures their families of financial help in case of their untimely death.

Tough as the challenges are, Lo is resolute on forging ahead. She is now looking at offering more music courses at the HKMU’s clubhouse in Kowloon as a way to help both members and the Union financially.

Having gone this far, she is determined the HKMU, and the music it provides, must never end.


Castillo is new HKMU chair, vows to get more musicians into the fold

Posted on 16 August 2021 No comments

By Daisy CL Mandap

Castillo, Casi and Lo share a toast to a new HKMU leadership

Veteran keyboard artist Lito Castillo has emerged as the new chairman of the Hong Kong Musicians Union after elections held Sunday, Aug 15, at the HKMU office at Mirador Mansion in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Castillo takes over the helm for the next two years after an unprecedented eight-year term of Manuela Lo, who also made history as the first female head of the 73-year-old union.

Asked how he felt after his 11-people ticket won all but one of the posts at stake, Castillo said, “Frankly, I am scared, I didn’t even want to run. But the idea that my fellow musicians want me to be of service to them, made me run.”

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Despite his initial hesitation, Castillo said he is confident he can do the job well, and “hopefully, we can have a better and stronger Union in the future.”

Castillo garnered a total of 37 votes as against incumbent vice chair Mariano “Balu” Casi, who had 28.

A total of 66 votes were cast in the election, accounting for about 70% of all those qualified to vote.

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Castillo’s running mate, Bong Galagar, was elected to the second top post of vice chairman over Casi’s teammate Jennifer “Jed” Daproza, who is the incumbent secretary.

Marlyn Hazelton and Maricel Bedana, who were both on Castillo’s team, were elected as secretary and treasurer, respectively, winning over Mimi Sadiq and Thor Escobal.

Castillo and Lo give different views on when the new term should start

Elected as members of the board of directors were Antonio Serrano, Bert Alconaba, Jennifer Palor, Noel Bedana, Jun Gube, Joel Ugalde and Joel Rasco.

The election capped an unprecedented, and at times, acrimonious, battle to take over the leadership of the oldest organization set up by Filipinos in Hong Kong.

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Immediately after Castillo was proclaimed as winner, a dispute arose on how soon he can take up the post.

Lo said the HKMU by-laws provide a waiting period of one month, but the new officers, including Castillo, said there is no such rule.

“Since I have been elected as the new chairman, the HKMU will have a lockdown immediately after three days,” said Castillo.

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He asked the departing officers to hand over immediate control over the office, financial records, and access to the CCTV and social media accounts of the Union.

Lo said that should be no problem, and took the opportunity to announce that the HKMU’s recent fundraising for members hard-hit by the pandemic raised a total of $106,650.

She said that from the proceeds, HKMU gave $500 each to 138 musicians, while the rest went to the union’s funds.

But in a social media post earlier today, Lo said Castillo’s term will “officially” start on Sept 15.

She took the opportunity to list down the highlights of her eight-year leadership of HKMU, including the Concert in the Park which the union co-organized with the Philippine Consulate and the HK government from 2013 to 2019.

The yearly show has been put on hold after the outbreak of anti-government protests, and later, the Covid-19 outbreak.

With her at the helm, HKMU also held a Broadway musical at City Hall in 2015, Songs from the Silver Screen concert in 2016, and the HKMU 7 Decades show at the Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui in 2018, with Journey vocalist Arnel Pineda as special guest.

Castillo's team outlines its vision for the new HKMU

Moving forward, Castillo said his immediate plan is to open HKMU to more musicians.

“Our priority is to get a lot of members in, bring them all back to the Union,” he said. “This is not going to be a closed group anymore.”

By this, he means that membership will not only be open to those willing to pay $1,000 in annual dues, which also covered premiums for a life insurance.

Castillo said he thinks the insurance coverage which amounts to only about $80 in premium payments each month is not a bad idea, but his group will look into giving members “options” when they apply to join the union.

His other plans, as set out in his team’s campaign posters and videos, will be pursued as they are all doable, said Castillo.

Asked about his plans in dealing with problems brought about by the pandemic, Castillo said he is hopeful the music industry will bounce back soon.

But in the meantime, musicians who were forced to join other industries after the pandemic closed down bars and left many of them jobless, will be encouraged to continue their day jobs, but to go back to playing music at night or when they’re free.

“Remember, music is in your heart,” said Castillo. “Hanggang tumanda na tayo, nandyan pa rin yan.” (It will remain with us even in our old age).

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HK Musicians Union gears up for election as chair bows out after 8 years

Posted on 12 August 2021 No comments

By Daisy CL Mandap 

Three big-ticket events held during her 8-year term give HKMU chair Ela Lo (in black gown) immense pride

The oldest Filipino community organization in Hong Kong is preparing for its most hotly contested election in decades as its current chair, Manuela Lo, decides to quit after eight years of being at the helm.

Two groups of prominent musicians are contesting the vote to be held this Sunday, Aug 15, at the Hong Kong Musicians Union headquarters at Mirador Mansion in Tsim Sha Tsui.

One team is headed by current vice-chair and session guitarist Mariano “Balu” Casi whose running mate is Jed Daproza, while the other is led by noted keyboard player Lito Castillo who has teamed up with Bong Galagar.

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Weeks before the vote, both teams have flooded the HKMU Group Facebook page with photos and videos that show what they stand for, and what they aim to achieve if elected.

It’s a tightly contested vote not seen in the 73-year-old group in years, and Lo said it’s for the best.

“This is the first (contested) election in eight years!,” said Lo, the longest-serving and first female chairperson of the Union. “We are all excited and wishing all the best to the candidates.”

Casi's team is campaigning on a platform of continuity and care

Lo, who is closely identified with Casi's team as he has served as her vice chair for her entire term, told The SUN she looks forward to seeing more progress for HKMU, whoever wins the vote.

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The outgoing chair said she decided it was time to quit so she could focus on retirement, and prioritize her family.

“It’s about time, eight years!” she said.

Asked what she thought were her biggest accomplishments as HKMU chair, Lo said it was being able to present talented members of the group to the local and Filipino communities.

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“We did big events, (like) on Oct 13, 2015 when we did Broadway Music at City Hall, on Oct 5, 2016 when we did Song from the Silver Screen at Sheung Wan Civic Centre, and on Apr 28, 2018 when he had HKMU 7 Decades with special guest Arnel Pineda at TST Piazza,” Lo said.

As for her biggest frustrations, Lo replied: “I wish I could have done more.”

Left unsaid were the past two years of the pandemic, when she had to navigate HKMU through one of its most difficult years.

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Most musicians were left without jobs, and Lo had to ask around for whatever help could be extended to them, while lobbying government officials to reopen bars so they could work again.

Castillo's ticket calls for change for the betterment of the Union

Among those who stepped in to help were the three feisty women who are now running under Castillo’s ticket. Using their first-name initials MJM, Maricel Bedana, Jennifer Palor and Marlyn Hazelton raised enough money to buy rice and other food supplies for hundreds of their financially strapped colleagues.

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Somewhere along the way, frustration over the lack of a unified approach to helping fellow musicians apparently boiled over so Castillo’s team is now campaigning on the slogan of “We need change.”

The group is calling for a list of things which they say should bring about the change that HKMU needs, including equality for all members, bringing together musicians of all nationality, providing membership options without the need to join a pension fund scheme, and “creating a union that we could be proud of.”

On the other hand, Casi’s team is calling for continuity, and building on what the past administration has done to promote camaraderie and care among members.

“We serve with our hearts” is the team’s motto, and as Daproza said in a video uploaded on the HKMU public page, they will strive not to burn bridges, but to continue looking after the welfare of members and their families.

This coming Sunday will show which call resonates more with the group’s nearly 100 active and voting members.

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Pub raises fund for HKMU

Posted on 28 January 2023 No comments

 

Castillo, Almeda, Grospe, Bedana, Gabasan ang Galagar are all smiles
during the cheque handover

The Hong Kong Musicians Union received a much-needed cash assistance from a resto-bar bar owned and run by Filipinos at a simple ceremony held on Jan 27.

The $7,000 cheque was turned over to HKMU secretary Maricel Bedana by Grandpa’s Crib Gastropub manager Arnold Grospe, and witnessed by HKMU chair Lito Castillo and vice chair Bong Galagar; as well as the pub’s co-owners Joel Almeda and Nobel Gabasan.

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The money was raised from the “Paskong Pinoy” dinner show held on Dec. 11 at Grappa’s Cellar in Causeway Bay for the benefit of HKMU, and co-presented by Grandpa’s Crib and Prime Credit.

An impromptu musical show followed the cheque presentation, with both Castillo and Gabasan playing the keyboard, and Galagar, Bedana and former Disneyland talent Mikki Villa rendering songs.

Castillo and Bedana weave musical magic at the pub

Castillo said that he’s grateful for the various groups that helped musicians during the pandemic, which practically sidelined all of them due to the closure of bars and the cancellation of live performances.

The groups that extended a helping hand included the University of the Philippines Alumni Association and the Philippine Association of Hong Kong.

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In turn, HKMU helped raise funds for the Bethune House Migrant Women’s Refuge, which was also left in dire straits by the big number of foreign domestic workers that were left jobless, stranded or sick, as a result of the pandemic.

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Castillo said he’s grateful that with Hong Kong’s reopening, most musicians have now gone back to work, and are getting new and better opportunities. A number of HKMU members have even managed to get job offers from Hong Kong Disneyland, after passing their rigorous screening.

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But to boost membership and initiate more projects for the benefit of its members, the HKMU is planning to hold more shows this year, including a revival of the Concert in the Park, which was sidelined during the pandemic, and other public events.

Poster for the upcoming Valentine show at Grandpa's Crib

Meanwhile, Grandpa’s Crib is gearing up for its next big musical offering, a Valentine show titled “Musicals & Arias,” featuring professional singers Judy Honor and Mikki Villa, slated for Feb 17 and 18, 2022, starting at 8:30pm.

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The entrance fee of $400 includes unlimited drinks and snacks from 5pm to 10pm. 

Tickets are available at the BDO branch at WorldWide Plaza in Central, or call Arnold at 6160 4885, Nobel at 6100 9460 or Joel at 9012 7122.

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Music never ends for HKMU’s veteran members

Posted on 08 December 2022 No comments

 By Daisy CL Mandap

 

85-year-old Clarin Ebron on fire

It was a musical treat like no other.

Imagine an 85-year-old keyboard player who hesitated at first when called to perform on stage, but as soon as he sat down to play, appeared to have shed not just his inhibitions, but also half his age.

Then there was also the 81-year-old lounge singer who retired ages ago, but stood upright as she took to the stage to sing in her alluring voice as if she were back under the spotlight of the Hong Kong Country Club, where she was the featured singer for decades.

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The keyboard whiz was Clarin Ebron, who used to play with, and was a close pal of the late musical legend Tony Carpio; while the singer was Lulu Valiente, who performed with both men when they were all much younger.

Ebron and Valiente were among a select group of long-retired musicians who were invited to get together on Tuesday, Dec 6, for the so-called Veterans Day of the Hong Kong Musicians Union, held at their headquarters in Mirador Mansion, Tsim Sha Tsui.

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According to HKMU chairman, Lito Castillo, he and his fellow officers decided it was time they paid tribute to their more senior peers.

“We noticed we have been seeing each other only during funerals, so we thought we should gather our veteran musicians and have fun instead,” Castillo said.

And fun they did, with the invited vets hitting their instruments with pure joy, or singing to their hearts’ content. They included Paul Candelaria who tirelessly played bass, crooner Anita Barce-Ledesma who has kept her sexy singing style at age 77, vocalist Boying Sinacsi who would have given Louis Armstrong a run for his money, and several others who would have been happy just catching up with each other.

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As it turned out, Ebron was not even the oldest among them. Band leader Ding Herrera, a former HKMU chair who also jammed with the other vets, is a sprightly 86-year-old.

Ebron, Herrera, Bedana, Galagar are happy to see each other again 

Happily serving as their back-ups were Castillo, vice-chairman Bong Galagar, secretary Maricel Bedana, and the seasoned drummer of the renowned Family Birth Control band in the Philippines, Alex Ahongon.

Bedana, who took charge of feeding and looking after the guests, said she took the initiative of calling them up one by one after seeing them at Carpio’s funeral last month.

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Thus, even while all HKMU officers were busy doing pre-Christmas gigs, they pushed ahead with the gathering, much to the delight of the retirees who had not been on stage for years.

For Ebron, who traveled alone from his home in Lantau, it was double the happiness as he told everyone it was his first time to see the HKMU office, which has been home to its members for more than seven decades.

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But the feeling was mutual. Bedana said she was so overjoyed to see the invited musicians giving it all and having fun.

Candelaria with the show organizers: Bedana, Galagar and Castillo

Nakakaiyak sa saya na mabigyan sila ng chance na makatugtog at makakanta ulit,” she said. (It makes me weep with joy, thinking how we have given them the chance to play and sing again).

The HKMU now plans to stage a second round of the happy reunion to accommodate the others who could not be invited to this initial stage, as their office is not big enough to hold them all.

The only problem is, the lucky ones who just got invited so enjoyed themselves that they are asking to be included in the next gathering as well. 

It's a happy aftermath that the HKMU would certainly find a way to accommodate.

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Musicians on relief drive get caught in compulsory testing

Posted on 14 February 2021 No comments

 By Daisy CL Mandap 

Volunteer musicians help pack and distribute relief goods sourced by MJM 

A group of Filipino musicians packing and distributing relief goods for colleagues hard-hit by the pandemic got caught in a mandatory testing order for residents and guests of Mirador Mansion in Tsim Sha Tsui, issued on Saturday, Feb 12.

This was after a 42-year-old woman on recognizance residing in the building, where a unit owned by the Hong Kong Musicians Union is located, was confirmed to have Covid-19 that same day.

In line with the government’s stepped-up infection control measures, that single case automatically made everyone who had stayed for at least two hours in Mirador Mansion two weeks prior, or from Jan 30 to Feb 12, fall under the compulsory testing order.

Among those covered by the order were several musician-volunteers who distributed relief packs that same day to colleagues who had been left mostly jobless by the recurring ban on live music in Hong Kong. Days earlier they were also at the HKMU office in the building, packing the food aid.

The donated food items were coursed through MJM, which stands for Maricel Bedana, Jennifer Palor-Fernandes and Marlyn Ayson-Hazelton, who formed a community of volunteers conducting food drive and raising funds for their fellow musicians in need.

Palor-Fernandes said the food distribution was the fourth to be carried out by MJM and fellow volunteers, who have so far extended help to around 300 mostly Filipino musicians. 

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The donation drive which started on Jan 25, was initially aimed at helping a group of young band members living in Wanchai, many of whom were stricken down by the coronavirus between March and April last year.

The band members have been mostly without work since. Although they are still allowed to live in the company-leased flat, they are provided with only a meal each day.

Dynamic trio of Bedana, Fernandez and Hazelton is behind the relief effort

After MJM started a food drive for them, many more donors have reportedly stepped forward to help, so other out-of-job musicians, including those with permanency residency, have been given help.

Palor-Fernandes said everyone who had been to Mirador for their relief effort has either undergone testing, or will do so in the next few days. All those covered by the testing order have until Tuesday, Feb 16, to comply. 

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Among those who went for a test was HKMU chairperson Manuela Lo, who had been in and out of Mirador during the indicated period, doing work for the Union and overseeing rehearsals for a fund-raising project for musicians sidelined by the pandemic restrictions.

“I’ve already informed everyone to take the test, I just did mine this morning…waiting for the result,” said Lo on Saturday, Feb 13.

She added no one lives in the HKMU unit in the building. 

Lo (center) with POLO officers led by Labour Attache Mel Dizon (left)

Earlier, HKMU conducted a separate relief effort for non-resident musicians with help from the Philippine Overseas Labor Office and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.

The band members living in Wanchai were also among the beneficiaries. Lo said the musicians who came here as contract workers, have largely been on a “no work, no pay” situation since Covid-19 swept across bars in Hong Kong and Kowloon early last year.

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After the Lunar New Year holidays, the government is expected to reopen venues that had been shut since mid-December, after the number of coronavirus cases in the city shot up to record numbers.

But that gives little comfort to Lo and her fellow musicians, as bars, which are always the first to be shut, are again the last to be reopened when the restrictions are eased.

Since the restaurant dine-in house will only be extended up to 10pm from the current 6pm, bars and other venues where musicians are part of the staple fare, could remain grounded. And even if the bars are reopened, the question of when live music would be brought back is another matter. 

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The fund-raising campaign, which kicks off at the end of the month, is meant to continue extending help to jobless musicians.

“This February 27 and 28 we are organizing an online fundraiser for musicians in need and they will be aired through the HKMU Facebook page, YouTube Channel, and supporting media outlets. The event will run for at least six months, in a series of episode, until our musicians, artists and entertainers can work again,” said Lo in a solicitation letter.

The government has issued the following advisory for those who are subject to compulsory Covid-19 tests:

The Government will set up mobile specimen collection stations at Shek Ku Lung Road Playground in Wong Tai Sin and Kwong Fuk Estate in Tai Po on Feb 13. The service period of the mobile specimen collection stations at Kwun Chung Sports Centre in Jordan and MacPherson Playground in Mong Kok will be extended to Feb 16 (Tuesday).

Apart from mobile specimen collection stations, persons subject to compulsory testing can also choose to attend any of the community testing centres in all districts to receive testing free of charge.
Persons subject to compulsory testing may choose to undergo testing via the following routes:
1. To visit any of the mobile specimen collection stations (see the list and target groups (if applicable) at www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/early-testing.html) for testing;
2. To attend any of the community testing centres (see the list at www.communitytest.gov.hk/en/);
3. To obtain a deep throat saliva specimen collection pack from any of the 121 post offices, vending machines set up at 20 MTR stations or 47 designated general outpatient clinics (GOPCs) of the Hospital Authority and return the specimen to one of the designated specimen collection points (see the distribution points and times, and the specimen collection points and times, at www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/early-testing.html);
4. To undergo testing at any of the GOPCs of the Hospital Authority as instructed by a medical professional of the Hospital Authority;
5. To self-arrange testing provided by private laboratories which are recognised by the Department of Health (DH) and can issue SMS notifications in respect of test results (see the list at www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/List_of_recognised_laboratories_RTPCR.pdf);or
6. To use a specimen bottle distributed to the relevant specified premises by the Centre for Health Protection (if applicable), and return the specimen bottle with the sample collected as per relevant guidelines. 

A spokesman for the Food and Health Bureau cautioned that testing received at accident and emergency departments of the Hospital Authority or during hospital stays, or testing provided by private laboratories which cannot issue SMS notifications in respect of test results, does not comply with the requirements of the aforementioned compulsory testing notice.
     "If persons subject to compulsory testing have symptoms, they should seek medical attention immediately and undergo testing as instructed by a medical professional. They should not attend the mobile specimen collection stations or the community testing centres."
Persons subject to compulsory testing must keep the SMS notification containing result of the test for checking by a law enforcement officer when the officer requires the persons to provide information about their undergoing the specified test.
Furthermore, persons subject to testing under the compulsory testing notices should, as far as reasonably practicable, take appropriate personal disease prevention measures including wearing a mask and maintaining hand hygiene, and, unless for the purpose of undergoing the specified test, stay at their place of residence and avoid going out until the test result is ascertained as far as possible.
Any enquiries on compulsory testing arrangements may be addressed to the hotline at 6275 6901, which operates daily from 9am to 6pm. If persons subject to compulsory testing plan to conduct testing at any of the community testing centres, they can check the centre's appointment status in advance. The hotlines of the community testing centres are available at www.communitytest.gov.hk/en/info/.
The Government will continue to trace possibly infected persons who had been to the relevant premises, and seriously verify whether they had complied with the testing notices. Any person who fails to comply with the testing notices commits an offence and may be fined a fixed penalty of $5,000. The person would also be issued with a compulsory testing order requiring him or her to undergo testing within a specified time frame. Failure to comply with the order is an offence and the offender would be liable to a fine at level 4 ($25,000) and imprisonment for six months.   

Relevant officers of different government departments are empowered to perform certain functions under the relevant Regulations under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance (Cap. 599), including requesting individuals to provide information and assistance when necessary. Any person who fails to comply with the relevant request commits an offence and would be liable to a fine at level 3 ($10,000). Collection and use of any personal data for conducting COVID-19 tests must meet the requirements under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486). Government departments or testing service providers which handle the relevant information may provide the data to DH or other relevant departments for anti-epidemic purpose as necessary. The workflow does not involve the provision of any personal data to organisations or persons outside Hong Kong.
The spokesman said, "The Government urges all individuals who are in doubt about their own health conditions, or individuals with infection risks (such as individuals who visited places with epidemic outbreaks or contacted confirmed cases), to undergo testing promptly for early identification of infected persons."

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