Now the world knows the miracle in Pampanga. Across the world, they were watching the proclamation of our Gov. Fr. Ed live. That is why the SMS I received the morning after the event was a bit disorienting. They were giving out food and groceries in San Vicente, it said.

Vote-buying after the elections? What in the world is happening?

No, it was not. Storekeepers in Sta. Rita town’s commercial area were giving out free food and drinks to their customers in thanksgiving for Friday evening’s momentous event. I didn’t know what to think. What was happening? When did it ever happen in the history of Sta. Rita?

I had to see for myself. And truly, there they were. It was unplanned, uncoordinated but as of press time, I have seen for myself that at least four establishments couldn’t wait for the town fiesta (22 May) to feed their customers and friends to celebrate Among Ed’s victory – their victory!
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