Hello Kitty: At 50, it is as ‘kawaii’ and lucrative as ever

Associated Press 11/01/2024

TOKYO — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour. And that’s just in Japan,…

Bike race in Mandaue prompts call to be responsible road users

Mary Rose Sagarino 02/06/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — An unauthorized bicycle race participated by at least 50 bikers at the Mandaue Reclamation Area has prompted the Mandaue City government to remind the public to be responsible road users whether they are…

Kathryn Bernardo wants to retire from acting in her 50s

07/19/2019

Kathryn Bernardo wants a life away from acting by the time she is in her 50s. The actress, 23, opened up about her life plans in Erich Gonzales’ vlog on Monday, July 15. Gonzales asked her if…

Harbour City Group marks 50 years of serving dimsum with anniversary deals, exhibits

Ellah Quieta 06/07/2019

Harbour City Group — the company behind Cebu’s most iconic chain of dimsum restaurants — is marking a major milestone this year with its 50th golden year in service. Before eat-all-you-can dimsum became a thing in Cebu,…

The Harbour City Group: Celebrating 50 Years of Great Dimsum

PR 06/04/2019

Whether it’s the first ever Ding How on Colon Street in 1969, the institutional Ding Qua Qua on Mango Avenue for Generation X or Y, or Harbour City and Dimsum Break when the big malls opened during…

Auditor scores 50 points to lead Sykes to victory

JONAS PANERIO 12/18/2018

FORMER Cesafi standout Janjan Auditor had a performance for the ages as he scored an incredible 50 points to lead the Sykes Pioneers past the ePerformax Reds, 110-75, in the Elite Classic division of the Tanduay Athletics…

Drug courier nabbed with 50 grams of shabu

Benjie Talisic 12/17/2018

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A relative who did not approve of his involvement in the illegal drugs trade, tipped police of the whereabouts of Jefran Amacanen, 32. Police arrested Amacanen in his residence in Sitio Mahayahay 2,…

Masada brgy execs surrender 50 illegal gunmaking tools to police

Delta Dyrecka C. Letigio 11/09/2018

At least 50 tools and equipment in making illegal firearms were surrendered on Friday (Nov. 9) by residents of Barangay Masaba in Danao City to the police after Masaba barangay officials held a dialogue with the residents…

With $50 million debut, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is no poor boy

11/05/2018

NEW YORK—The Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” and 20th Century Fox are—for now, at least—champions of the world. “Bohemian Rhapsody,” starring Rami Malek as the late Queen frontman, shrugged off production troubles and mediocre reviews to debut…

Zonta 1 celebrates 50 years

PR 10/26/2018

The Zonta Club of Cebu celebrates 50 years of advocacy and service. The club was founded in 1968 with charter president Dr. Zuga Yuvienco Sotto. The Hall of Presidents who sustained the Capitol, Pink Center; Ermita Day…

50 individuals lose homes in Banilad blaze

Delta Dyrecka Letigio and Norman Mendoza 10/22/2018

AT LEAST 50 persons were left homeless when a fire razed down three houses including a boarding house and partially burned three more in Sitio Lower Sampaguita, Barangay Banilad, Mandaue City on Monday morning. SFO1 Noel Codilla,…

50 aspirants for Cebu in 2019 polls

Zena Magto 10/17/2018

  About 50 provincial candidates have confirmed their candidacies for the May 2019 midterm elections. The earliest were Provincial Board Member Victoria “Tata” Corominas-Toribio of Cebu’s 3rd district who is seeking reelection and Toledo City Councilor Leo…

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