BBB Fun Feature: Edward's Favorite Innovation - A Portrait in the Skies

Written by: Edward Villarosa


Edward's Favorite Innovation: Fireworks 

I really love fireworks, and it just so happens that my family is very loyal to one brand when it comes to fireworks. Again, so who do I consider creative? Dragon Fireworks was started by 4 men in 1992. Actually, they are all relatives(cousins) who had the passion for this type of art. Now, Dragon Fireworks is the largest supplier of fireworks products to other fireworks display companies all over the Philippines. They are also known for their safe and high quality fireworks which is now very prominent in our country right now. Since, it is a group effort, I believe that they all deserve recognition for their creativity. Jackson Ong is the one in charge of making the fireworks. He studied Chemical Engineer when he was in College, and he used this field to be able to make different kinds of fireworks. He knows what the firework's color will be and what it will look like in the sky with all the mix of chemicals. Basically, he's the one in charge of making and creating the fireworks. The next person I consider creative is his cousin Hans Ong. He's the one who started doing fireworks shows with music here in the Philippines. Hence, the term pyromusical was used. He synchronizes the fireworks perfectly with the music and it's just really fascinating. So he does most of the shows on certain special events in the country. Recently, he did the show in the 400 years celebration of UST, and it was a success.  

    The reason why I really look up to them is because they recognized the passion of my brother and I. They knew that we are also capable of doing shows with music so they took us and supported us. They shared their passion and creativity to my brother and I. We actually joined the international fireworks competition in Enchanted Kingdom last year and my brother won 2nd runner with the support of Jackson and Hans. Imagine that, we were just kids before being amazed as to how these colors in the sky became possible, and now we are part of a very intense competition. 

So if you want to see a glimpse of creativity, have a look at how my brother painted the skies with the help of Dragon Fireworks.