McDonald’s Philippines and the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines officially turned over the 56th Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Center to the City of Manila earlier in April.
In a ceremonial event held at the McDonald’s United Nations–Del Pilar store, McDonald’s officials handed over the key to the latest Bahay Bulilit Learning Center to Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, as well as other city officials. Located in Boystown Manila, this Bahay Bulilit is also the second such facility in the city following the one in Quirino.
As the newest Bahay Bulilit Learning Center in the country, Bahay Bulilit Boystown actively supports the early childhood care and development needs of young learners in the community. The nationwide network of 56 Bahay Bulilit Learning Centers serves over 5,000 preschoolers every year.
“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,” said Margot Torres, McDonald’s Philippines Managing Director.
She added: “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.”
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.
In the same event, Mayor Domagoso provided rice assistance for McDonald’s crew members, including senior citizens who are part of the company’s inclusive hiring program, M for All. The Biyayang Bigas Para sa Maynila rice distribution was part of the city’s social relief measures, in partnership with the Office of the President under the 2026 Local Government Support Fund.
Since 2019, McDonald’s has been working closely with the City of Manila to provide economic opportunities for senior citizens. At present, as many as 51 senior citizens are actively working in 26 company-owned and franchise stores in Manila.
