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Below is an official statement from the WPO 09 Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the World Pyro Olympics (WPO) 09 announces the postponement of the WPO originally set on November 28, December 5, 12 and 19, at the Bonifacio Global City to a later date early next year.

The incessant rains and flooding during the past months have rendered the firing area almost unfit for pyrotechnics launchings which have certain international standards to observe. The participating countries have thus agreed to postpone the event

Ticket holders are requested to contact WPO hotline 568-6908 / 384-0239 or log on to www.worldpyroolympics.com for more details.

I am sure that the
2009 World Pyro Olympics will be jam packed with people. If you are wondering how to go Bonifacio Global City, there are shuttle services. Please note that 32nd st will be closed on firing dates.

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1. You may park your cars at off-site parking areas

- De la Rosa 1 & 2 Car Park, Makati City
- Solaris Carpark , Makati City
- Park Square 1, Makati City
- Mckinley Hills, Taguig City
- Philippine Army Compound, Lawton Avenue, corner Fort Bonifacio

2. Shuttle services are available with minimum fare at the following points to Bonifacio Global City

- Ayala Avenue (in front of Rustans Makati)
- Mckinley Hills
- C5 (near Levi Mariano, Taguig City)

Bus leaves every 30 minutes starting at 2:00 PM

3.Take the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) to the Ayala MRT station and ride the Fort Bus to the Bonifacio Global City (BGC)
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Update (November 24)- Read details on why World Pyro Olympics Postponed to January 2010

This video will summarize on what to expect from the World Pyro Olympics 2009

I still remember the World Pyro Olympics in 2007 at the Highland Steak , SM Mall of Asia. Hearts literally lit the sky. Since my camera was not that great, I ended up taking videos which got pretty good hits in youtube. It was pretty exciting that for the first time, there is a press conference for the World Pyro Olympics 2009 and we even had a sneak preview at the Fort Open Ground itself. Check this out

The World Pyro Olympics (WPO) 2009 is the biggest and the brightest show this year! Not only that , there is also a photo competition (details below).

WPO will be showcased at the Bonifacio Global City on November 21, 28, December 5, 12, and 19 with eight countries showcasing breathtaking pyrotechnics displays. This year’s stellar list of participating countries include South Korea, China, Germany, Australia, Japan, Italy, Canada and the U.S. Two countries fire each Saturday with a dazzling finale on December 19 featuring a Fellowship of Fire where all participants will each have a show; plus an exhibition from the host country, Philippines.
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Today at Sofitel, the Byaheng Pinoy Campaign with Apl was finally launched. This new campaign is the fruit of a long-time collaboration with Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.Ap and Tourism Secretary Ace Durano. As a globally successful artist and Pinoy at heart, Apl is the perfect icon to represent the Philippines and promote Philippine tourism to the rest of the world. According to Apl, he’s proud to showcase all the beautiful spots in the Philippines. “I wanted to help out tourism, to inspire others to visit the Philippines; to create jobs for people and help out the country and the community,” he said in an interview.

The campaign started out with the launch of Apl’s new single, Take U to the Philippines. The music video is geared toward the young MTV generations as well as the global traveler and culture connoisseur of all markets. This includes the young at heart like myself. I found myself swaying and rocking to this video even during the soft launch in Singapore where the The Black Eyed Peas performed at the F1 Rocks Concert. Apl himself wrote the lyrics to the song, with some minor suggestions from Ace Durano to highlight local destinations that tourists must check out.

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Remember my interview with Apl.de.ap on helping Ondoy victims (including Pepeng), well he kept his promise.

He will kick off the benefit concert tonight , October 15 at SM North Edsa Sky Dome. Tickets are 150 pesos each and proceeds will go to the typhoon disaster victims.

Here is Apl.de.Ap’s message.

“Hello, all…this is Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Pea’s and Jeepney Music! Tonight many artists from Metro Manila have come together to collect food, clothing and funds for the typhoon victims. I will be there at 6pm tonight to welcome all the artists, the community and kick off tonight’s benefit concert. Unfortunately, I have to depart tonight for Los Angeles at 7.30pm for unforeseen schedule change with the Black Eyed Pea’s. I will be back at the end of November, when Secretary Ace Durano, DOT, MTV Asia, MediaContacts, and Apl Foundation will continue to support the victims from the typhoons. An additional concert will be taking place on November 27th. Please come support the Apl.de.Ap benefit concert tonight at SM City North Edsa you will love the show and I thank all of you showing your support for all the victims affected by this calamity.”

Look under the cut for the Singapore interview.

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