MANILA, July 17, 2012—One week after the launch of the ‘I like Pedro week’ campaign spearheaded by the National Commission for Pedro Calungsod’s canonization last July 8, the social networks of the soon to be 2nd Filipino saint has gained almost 1.7 million fans, organizers announced.
“Yesterday in our 98th day before the canonization, social networks of Pedro reached a total fan base of 1,629,519 million in the cyber world and about 100,000 simultaneously talking and promoting Saint Pedro Calungsod online. All our media partners from television networks, radio and print has picked up all of our stories and continuous to do so until now,” they said.
They also said that more than the number, they have been receiving stories of healing and interventions due to the intercession of Pedro Calungsod.
“The graces are still coming and the excitement is building up. As we continue to move, we now prepare ourselves to Blessed Pedro Calungsod’s upcoming events in August until his canonization on October 21,” they added.
Organizers encouraged the Filipino people to continue following the 2nd Filipino saint on his official sites at www.sanpedrocalungsod.com, on facebook, Saint Pedro Calungsod, and twitter @SPCalungsod; together with www.cebuarchdiocese.org. (Jandel Posion)
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