McDonald’s Philippines Turns Over 56th Bahay Bulilit to the City of Manila

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.

Earlier in April, the 56th Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Center was formally turned over to the City of Manila by McDonald's Philippines and the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines. 

Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso and other municipal officials received the key to the newest Bahay Bulilit Learning Center from McDonald's representatives at a formal ceremony at the McDonald's United Nations–Del Pilar location. This Bahay Bulilit, which is situated in Boystown Manila, is the city's second such facility after the one in Quirino.

Bahay Bulilit Boystown, the nation's newest Bahay Bulilit Learning Center, actively meets the community's young learners' needs for early childhood care and development. Over 5,000 preschoolers are served annually by the 56 Bahay Bulilit Learning Centers spread across the country.

“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

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.

During the same ceremony, McDonald's employees, especially senior individuals who participate in the company's inclusive hiring program, M for All, received financial help from Mayor Domagoso. As part of the city's social relief efforts, the Biyayang Bigas Para sa Maynila rice distribution was carried out under the 2026 Local Government Support Fund in collaboration with the Office of the President.

McDonald's and the City of Manila have been collaborating closely since 2019 to offer older citizens economic opportunities. Currently, 26 company-owned and franchised stores in Manila employ up to 51 older persons.

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.