McDonald's Philippines Gives the City of Manila Control of the 56th Bahay Bulilit

“Today marks an important milestone for us with our Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit efforts in Manila. We remain committed to working alongside partners to support workers, families, and communities in meaningful ways. The opening of the second Bahay Bulilit in Manila is also an expression of our continuing partnership with the city, not only through business, but also through programs that address community needs, such as education and employment, among others.” ~Margot Torres, McDonald’s Philippines Managing Director

Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso (center) receives the ceremonial key to Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Boystown from McDonald’s Philippines Managing Director Margot Torres (second from left). Also present at the turnover were (from left) RMHC Executive Director Maricar Angeles, Manila Vice Mayor Angela Lei Ilagan Atienza-Valdepeñas, and Manila Department of Social Welfare Head Jay R. Dela Fuente.

McDonald's Philippines and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines formally gave over the 56th Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Center to the City of Manila earlier in April. 

At a solemn ceremony at the McDonald's United Nations–Del Pilar location, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso and other local leaders were given the key to the newest Bahay Bulilit Learning Center by McDonald's personnel. After the facility in Quirino, this Bahay Bulilit is located in Boystown Manila.

The newest Bahay Bulilit Learning Center in the country, Bahay Bulilit Boystown, actively meets the early childhood care and development needs of the local young learners. The 56 Bahay Bulilit Learning Centers around the nation serve more than 5,000 preschoolers each year.

Joining Mayor Domagoso at the event were Manila Vice Mayor Angela Lei Ilagan Atienza-Valdepeñas, City Administrator Atty. Eduardo Quintos XIV, and Manila Department of Social Welfare Head Jay R. dela Fuente. Also present at the turnover were top McDonald’s officials, which included Torres; Ben Marasigan, Vice President for Human Capital Group; Maricar Angeles, RMHC Executive Director; and Howard Lance Uyking, Corporate Communications Director.

Mayor Domagoso gave rice assistance to McDonald's employees during the same ceremony, including senior citizens who participate in the company's inclusive hiring initiative, M for All. The Biyayang Bigas Para sa Maynila rice distribution was conducted in cooperation with the Office of the President under the 2026 Local Government Support Fund as part of the city's social relief initiatives.

Since 2019, McDonald's and the City of Manila have worked closely together to provide job possibilities for senior citizens. Up to 51 senior citizens are currently employed by 26 company-owned and franchise locations in Manila.

About McDonald’s Philippines

McDonald’s Philippines master franchise holder Dr. George T. Yang—who oversees and sits as chairman for 40 years—founded and brought the first McDonald’s store to the country in 1981. Since then, McDonald’s in the Philippines has been a formidable player in the country’s quick-service restaurant industry, having grown a network of over 850 stores nationwide. McDonald’s Philippines continues to aspire to make a difference in communities where it operates through its charity of Choice, Ronald McDonald House Charities Philippines.