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| Photo from Left (in-front): Kap. Zaldy Josef, Shiela Josef (Brgy. Sto Nino, Hazel Militante (City Social Welfare Development Officer, Marikina City), Hon. Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro, Congressman Marcy Teodoro, City Councilor Angel Nunez (Marikina City), Margot B. Torres (Managing Director, McDonald’s Philippines & Vice President, RMHC), Marie Angeles (Executive Director, RMHC), and Rev. Fr. Arvin Jerome Piedad (Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados) Photo from Right (back): Austin Torres (Public Affairs Senior Manager, McDonald’s Philippines), Atty. Jiji and Alex Fernandez (Owner Operators, McDonald’s Philippines) |
McDonald's Philippines, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines, and the City Government of Marikina celebrate the opening of the 57th Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Center in Barangay Sto. Niño, Marikina City, creating brighter beginnings for young learners and reaffirming their shared commitment to advancing early childhood education in Filipino communities.
A daily struggle for many Filipino parents is juggling work and making sure their kids receive high-quality early childhood education. For Monica Dela Cruz, a Barangay Sto tricycle driver. This reality is all too familiar to Niño, a mother of three from Marikina City.
Monica balances taking care of her kids with working long hours on the road as the family's main provider. Her three-year-old son starts preschool this year, marking another significant milestone for her family. This is a new chapter that also entails new obligations and goals.
"For us at McDonald’s and RMHC, making a difference in communities, especially through education has and will always be part of who we are and what we do—from early childhood education, all the way to preparing students to be workforce ready.“ ~Marie Angeles, Executive Director of RMHC Philippines
Stories like Monica's highlight the significance of easily accessible, community-based early childhood education while reflecting the realities faced by many hardworking Filipino families.
On June 26, 2026, in Barangay Sto, McDonald's Philippines and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines officially opened the 57th Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Center in recognition of this need. Marikina City, Niño. The learning center offers young children a secure, caring, and engaging setting in which they can develop the fundamental literacy, numeracy, and socioemotional skills necessary for formal education.
"The opening of the Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Center reflects our shared commitment to making quality early childhood education more accessible for every child. Ito po ay magiging daan upang mas marami pa sa ating mga kabataan ang magkaroon ng pagkakataong makatanggap ng dekalidad na edukasyon sa isang ligtas, maayos, at nurturing environment.” ~Mayor Marjorie Ann "Maan" Teodoro of Marikina City
Another significant achievement in McDonald's and RMHC Philippines' ongoing efforts to increase underprivileged communities' access to high-quality early childhood education is the Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Center. McDonald's and RMHC continue to provide educational opportunities that support children's growth, families' success, and communities' strength, with 57 Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Centers currently serving Filipino children nationwide.
"Malaki talaga ang pasasalamat ko sa McDonald’s Philippines at Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines sa pagbigay ng Bahay Bulilit Learning Center sa Brgy. Sto Nino, sa Marikina sapagkat matitiyak kong makakatanggap ng tamang edukasyon ang aking bunsong anak.” ~For parents like Monica
One learning center at a time, RMHC Philippines continues to grow its network of 57 Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Centers nationwide while staying true to its mission of empowering families, providing children with high-quality early childhood education, and fostering stronger communities.
About McDonald’s Philippines
McDonald’s Philippines master franchise holders Dr. George T. Yang & Kenneth S. Yang brought McDonald’s to the Philippines 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 860 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.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is the charity of choice of McDonald’s. RMHC Philippines was established in 1996 to make a difference in the lives of Filipino children through programs that support children’s rights to education, health and happiness. It has helped more than 13 million children all over the country. Through the generosity and trust of corporate partners and individuals, RMHC Philippines has raised over PhP350 million to support their flagship programs.
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