From left Platinum Fireworks President Joel Sta. Ana; SM Mall of Asia Operations Manager Jhon Gomez; the team from Canada with Chris Martin Coquia, Mall Manager, SM Mall of Asia (right)
The 5th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition (PIPC) capped a six-week show with a bang with the Royal Pyrotechnie of Canada clinching first place.
The Royal Pyrotechnie started out as a small toy store that sold small fire crackers in Canada. After participating in a fireworks competition in Montreal in 1967, the company has since focused on perfecting its craft. Today, Royal Pyrotechnie is known as the most decorated fireworks company in Canada and the only company to have received the Jupiter d’Or award thrice.
The PIPC ran for six consecutive Saturdays from February 15 to March 22 at the Seaside Boulevard of the SM Mall of Asia (MOA). A total of 10 competing countries participated in the tournament, with host country Philippines showcasing its pyrotechnics savoir-faire during the opening and closing exhibitions on February 15 and March 22 respectively.
Platinum Fireworks’ Grand Finale Display
China’s Liuyang New Year Fireworks placed second followed by Jubilee Fireworks of the United Kingdom. The remaining countries which participated were Australia, Spain, France, Japan, Germany, Finland, Canada and USA.