PASAY CITY, Philippines, April 2026 — Five Saturdays. One iconic bayfront. The 13th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition (PIPC) wrapped up at SM Mall of Asia with crowds gathering early and staying late, turning each night into a shared experience of music, lights, and city energy. The event delivered maxed out experiences week after week, with Seaside Boulevard filled with families, friends, and visitors taking in the show. This year’s lineup brought together some of the world’s top pyrotechnic teams, alongside exhibition performances from the Philippines. Competing countries included France, Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, China, Canada, Germany, and Spain, each presenting their own style, pacing, and musical interpretation. The Philippines, through Platinum Fireworks, mounted special and closing exhibition performances that bookended the competition and energized the crowd. At the center of it all, Pyrotex Fireworx of the United Kingdom claimed the championship titl...
MANILA , Philippines, 14 April 2026 — Fans across the Philippines can experience the global phenomenon like never before as BTS World Tour “Arirang”: Live Viewing arrives in SM Cinema branches nationwide again after its successful run last April 11 from Goyang, South Korea. The highly anticipated concert event will have another live broadcast on April 18 from Tokyo, Japan, bringing the energy of BTS to the big screen. A total of 38 SM Cinema branches will participate in this special screening, including SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, SM Mall of Asia, SM Cebu, SM Seaside, SM Bacolod, SM Iloilo, SM Clark, SM Baguio, SM Southmall, SM BF Parañaque, and more, ensuring fans nationwide can join the experience. Tickets are priced at P1,700 for live viewing, while replay viewing is priced at P1,390. Fans can also bring home an exclusive fan gift inspired by the tour’s opening cities for every ticket availed at SM Cinema. This is the schedule for this week’s live viewing: April 18, 1:45 PM (L...