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US declares China's repression of Uighurs 'genocide'

Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters
Posted at Jan 20 03:05 AM

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration has determined that China has committed "genocide and crimes against humanity" in its repression of Uighur Muslims in its Xinjiang region, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday, delivering an embarrassing blow to Beijing a day before US President-elect Joe Biden is to take office. Read more »

CCP to screen Xian Lim-directed film as tribute to late National Artist

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 04 04:25 PM

The Cultural Center of the Philippines is holding a one-time screening of its film this Monday night to pay tribute to the late National Artist for Theater Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio.  Read more »

CCP to stream Christmas Eve, Christmas Day masses from Bicol, Rome

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 24 07:05 AM

The Simbang Gabi of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is set to culminate with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day masses in Bicol and Rome, respectively.  Read more »

US blacklists Chinese companies including chip giant SMIC

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 19 09:25 AM

WASHINGTON - The United States on Friday announced it has imposed export controls on 77 Chinese companies including the country's biggest chipmaker, SMIC, restricting its access to US technology over its alleged ties to China's military. Read more »

Taunang Simbang Gabi sa CCP gagawin muna online

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 12 02:41 PM

Makikipagtulungan ang CCP sa iba't ibang parokya sa buong bansa para maabot ang mas maraming Katolikong Pinoy sa mundo.    Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: December 11, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 11 11:58 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Enjoying lights, sounds show at CCP

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 11 10:10 PM

People watch the light display, as the Cultural Center of the Philippines welcomes the holidays with the annual lighting of its facade on Friday. Read more »

WATCH: CCP lights up for Christmas amid pandemic

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 11 05:09 PM

This year's lights and sounds show features a projection mapping of colorful parol from San Fernando, Pampanga, which is known for its giant lantern festival.  Read more »

Mga parol ng Pampanga bida sa CCP projection mapping

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 08:21 PM

Buhay na buhay ang Cultural Center of the Philippines dahil sa makukulay na pailaw at tugtugan sa harap ng main theater. Read more »

Poet Huseng Batute honored in CCP tribute film 'Awit at Tula'

Leah C. Salterio
Updated as of Nov 22 08:55 AM

Poet Jose Corazon de Jesus, fondly known as Huseng Batute, wrote over 4,000 songs and poems in his lifetime.  Read more »

WATCH: John Arcilla leads artists in new version of 'Bayan Ko'

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 16 02:18 PM

John Arcilla led other artists in a stirring new interpretation of the nationalist song “Bayan Ko” as part of a commemorative tribute show this month to the Filipino poet and song’s lyricist Jose Corazon de Jesus or Huseng Batute.  Read more »

China is the threat of the century, says Trump's security adviser

Tim Hepher, Reuters
Posted at Oct 22 05:48 AM

ABOARD HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH - President Donald Trump's national security adviser accused China on Wednesday of trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine research from the West, casting it as a malign rival that was seeking to monopolize every important industry of the 21st Century. Read more »

Vatican official says deal with China on appointment of bishops will be renewed

Philip Pullella, Reuters
Posted at Oct 21 10:23 PM

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said on Wednesday that a controversial deal with Beijing on the appointment of Roman Catholic bishops in China would be renewed.   Read more »

Xi defends China's ambitions, warns of 'clash of civilizations'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 23 01:31 AM

UNITED NATIONS - President Xi Jinping gave a robust defense of China's ambitions Tuesday in a speech to the UN, warning against the perils of a "clash of civilizations" during a pandemic that has ripped through the world. Read more »

Xian Lim proud to be part of CCP's 'Sining Sigla' project as director

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 11:27 AM

Xian Lim has no time to waste following the conclusion of the ABS-CBN series “Love Thy Woman” which he co-starred with girlfriend Kim Chiu. Read more »

US to block Chinese products from Uighur 'forced labor'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 15 05:51 AM

WASHINGTON - The US announced Monday it would block a range of Chinese products made by "forced labor" in the Xinjiang region, including from a "vocational" center that it branded a "concentration camp" for Uighur minorities. Read more »

Vatican hopeful China bishop deal to be renewed

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 15 03:55 AM

Under the terms of the provisional agreement, which China and the Vatican signed in 2018, both Beijing and the Pope have a say in appointing Catholic bishops.   Read more »

Taiwan condemns 'serious provocation' after Chinese jet incursion

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 11 04:29 AM

TAIPEI - Taiwan condemned the "serious provocation" by China on Thursday after its military jets penetrated the island's air defense zone for two consecutive days this week. Read more »

CCP aims for 'better normal' on 51st year

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 10 05:53 PM

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) said Thursday it is seeking a "better normal" as it celebrates its 51st year during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

China's efforts to boost ties with ASEAN, Europe may not bear fruit

Kyodo News
Posted at Sep 10 01:34 AM

BEIJING - China's efforts to deepen ties with ASEAN and Europe amid escalating tensions with the United States may not bear fruit, jeopardizing the Communist Party's endeavor to bolster its influence in the global arena, diplomatic sources said. Read more »