Chicken McDo Brings Everyone Closer at Every Table with the Heartwarming Invitation: ‘Chicken McDo Tayo!’

The straightforward word "Kain tayo," which literally translates to "Let's eat," has a deeper meaning than that. It is the literal love language of the Filipino people, expressing warmth and inclusivity and serving as another way of saying, "You are welcome here."  You are a part of this. Naturally, godparents, lifelong friends, dependable neighbors, and even coworkers who feel like family can all be included in this act of belonging.

As Filipino food writer Doreen Fernandez once noted, “To invite someone to eat is to extend not just food, but yourself—your home, your life, your very sense of kinship.” It’s a tradition that turns every meal into an act of connection.

With its new Much Malaki, Much Pinasarap Chicken McDo, McDonald's honors the spirit of unity.  It's large, crispy, and juicy, making it the ideal option for sharing with loved ones, whether it's for a laid-back weeknight meal, an exciting Sunday lunch, or a friend's unexpected visit.

“Every meal is an opportunity to bring people closer. Filipinos know that food is best enjoyed when shared, because it’s never just about the flavors on the plate. It’s about the togetherness and the memories made in between bites. With Chicken McDo, every table becomes a space where everyone is welcome, seen, and valued, and where a simple meal stays with you even after the last bite.” ~Ada Lazaro, McDonald’s Philippines Chief Marketing Officer

Chicken McDo transforms everyday dining into communal events full of coziness, humor, and connection because it is designed for moments that matter.  Every dish conveys the same message as "Kain tayo," whether you're dining in, getting takeout, or having it delivered: you belong here.

Now, McDonald’s invites everyone to share that message in the most delicious way possible -- “Chicken McDo tayo!”

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 store network of over 750 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.

SB19 SAYS "Atin To?" for McDonald's Chicken McDo

More and more Filipinos are loving the much malaki, much juicier, much crispier, and much sulit Chicken McDo! Now, P-Pop sensation SB19 joins the cause, declaring, “Atin ‘to!” for the new and better Chicken McDo that tastes as good as it looks.

Superstars on the rise, SB19 members Pablo (John Paulo Nase), Ken (Felip Jhon Suson), Stell (Stellvester Ajero), Josh (Josh Cullen Santos), and Justin (Justin De Dios) have just been announced as the quick service restaurant’s newest endorsers, a promising start  of an exciting collaboration.

SB19 made their mark as the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act to be nominated at the Billboard Music Awards for Top Social Artist category. Today, they follow in the footsteps of the unkaboggable Vice Ganda, who last year helped McDonald’s relaunch Chicken McDo to great acclaim. More recently, Kapuso royalty Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes starred in a musical extravaganza that generated even more hype for Chicken McDo, which also became viral for its huge, “dinosaur-size” portions.

“We’re ecstatic to welcome SB19 to the McDonald’s Philippines family. To have this supergroup join us in showing love for our much bigger, much juicier, much crispier and much sulit Chicken McDo is very exciting. It’s a great collaboration, and we look forward to working with SB19 in delivering more feel-good moments to our customers all over the country. Definitely, there’s much more to look forward to in this campaign.” ~Adi Timbol-Hernandez, McDonald’s Philippines’ Assistant Vice President for Corporate Relations and Impact

Days before the announcement, McDonald’s Philippines released a teaser on their social media pages hinting at a new “Ninang” to their next endorser. Loyal members of SB19’s fan base, known as A’tin, quickly guessed it was the upcoming endorsement. Soon after, an exclusive video for A’tin was released, featuring a specially-written single showcasing the band’s love for Chicken McDo and encouraging their fans to try it out and embrace it as their own.

The centerpiece of the campaign is McDonald’s one-piece Chicken McDo Sulit Busog Meal, which includes rice and a drink for the low price of Php99 in all stores nationwide. With their favorite band joining the thousands who’ve discovered the new and better Chicken McDo, SB19 fans will definitely have something to look forward to this August!

For more information on McDonald’s Philippines, visit www.mcdonalds.com.ph or follow their official social media pages at www.facebook.com/McDo.ph and www.instagram.com/mcdo_ph.