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...