McDonald’s Grand Reunion Brings People Back Together for the Holidays

For many Filipinos, Christmas is the most anticipated time of the year. It is the season for long-awaited grand reunions, when families and friends finally come together after months or even years apart. It’s one of the most cherished traditions in the country. But not everyone is privileged to make these gatherings happen. Some spend the  away from their families, misuo4vgMcDonald’s Grand Reunion Brings People Back Together for the Holidays TT w2222222222w2sing out on the joy of being together.

This year, McDonald’s Philippines hopes to bridge that gap by giving select groups a chance to celebrate for free. Dubbed “Grand Reunion at McDo,” this nationwide holiday initiative will transform select McDonald’s Party Rooms into festive spaces for meaningful reunions happening simultaneously across the country, bringing the warmth of the season back to those who need it most.

“By creating spaces where groups can once again gather meaningfully, McDonald’s taps directly into the Filipino cultural values of pagsasama-sama, pagsasalo-salo, and gratitude. It offers a simple yet heartfelt reminder that those who help make Christmas special for others deserve their own celebration too. In a season that can often feel overwhelming with crowded schedules, growing expenses, and emotional demands, Grand Reunion at McDo offers a refreshing alternative, a warm, uncomplicated, and inclusive holiday gathering that doesn’t require grand preparations.” ~Ada Lazaro, Chief Marketing Officer at McDonald's Philippines

 

How to be part of McDonalds’ Grand Reunion

Customers are invited to visit McDonald’s Philippines’ Facebook Page and share their story on the Grand Reunion post — why they want to come together, what kept them apart, and what makes their bond worth celebrating. On December 8 from 2-4pm, McDonald’s will accommodate groups of up to 10 members, with two groups per party Room for a total of 20 guests.

Aside from a heartwarming and distinct story, participants will be selected based on how their stories embody the spirit of togetherness during the Christmas season. Participants may choose their preferred McDonald’s branch.

Each group will receive boxes of Honey Butter Chicken McDo, made extra special with a “shake, tear, and sprinkle” moment using Garlic Parmesan and Snow Cheese Powder. It’s a simple ritual that turns the meal into something to savor together. A McDonald’s “Happiness Host” will also be there not just to lead light games or toasts, but to help make the gathering feel a little more shared, a little more memorable.

Reinforcing Filipino values

Lazaro added the initiative aims to reinforce Filipino values of bonding and connection during the Christmas season by offering a venue for meaningful reunions.

For more information about McDonald’s Philippines, visit www.mcdonalds.com.ph, McDo.ph on Meta, @mcdo_ph on Instagram, and @McDo_PH on X. 

Spread Happiness with McDonald’s Happy Meal Buy 1 Share 1 that Lets you Donate a Book or Toy to Another Child

PHILIPPINES - November 27, 2020 - Get ready to double the happiness with a feel-good holiday treat for two through the McDonald’s Happy Meal Buy 1 Share 1 program! With every Happy Meal purchased from November 27 to December 17, McDonald’s matches this with a book or toy to be donated to another child from partner beneficiaries in areas affected by the recent typhoons Rolly and Ulysses. Through this initiative, McDonald’s invites Filipinos to join in on the fun of working together to put a smile on children’s faces, and with everyone’s help, McDonald’s aims to share toys or books to one million Filipino children.

Celebrate the season of giving with Happy Meal Buy 1 Share 1

It goes without saying that Filipinos love the holidays, with the excitement and buzz filling the air as December closes in. The thought of resting and spending time with loved ones with gifts passed around and stories shared over good food fuels the anticipation. But beyond the feast and gifts, what truly brings warmth to the holiday celebration is the spirit of giving.

This year may be a little bit different after all the challenges faced, but the spirit of giving has never been more alive than ever, and nothing is more fulfilling than being able to make someone happy this holiday season. With this, McDonald’s launches its Happy Meal Buy 1 Share 1 program for a convenient way for everyone to spread happiness.

Bringing smiles to children all over the Philippines

McDonald’s delivers double the happiness this holiday season with its Happy Meal Buy 1 Share 1 Program. As this season is all about sharing and giving, every Happy Meal purchase that goes for as low as Php90 can make not just one, but two children happier as McDonald’s matches each purchase by gifting a toy or a book to kids from partner beneficiaries.

Beneficiaries of the Happy Meal Buy 1 Share 1 program includes children from areas affected by typhoons Rolly and Ulysses such as those in Albay, Quezon, Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Pampanga, and Sorsogon, as well as all Bahay Bulilit communities and other select LGUs.

“We have been through difficult times and we want to find a way to help spread the holiday cheer this season. Through this initiative, we continue to foster the Filipino spirit of giving even in the smallest of ways that still leaves a lasting impact to the community,” shares Oliver Rabatan, Marketing Director, McDonald’s Philippines.

A small amount can go a long way in making someone’s holiday a little bit brighter. For more details about McDonald’s Happy Meal Buy 1 Share 1 Program, follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/McDo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/McDo_PH), and Instagram (instagram.com/mcdo_ph).

McDonald’s Celebrates Leap Year Babies’ Birthday with a FREE Treat on February 29

To make it extra special, McDonald’s is joining in on the fun and giving a FREE treat to all February 29 birthday celebrants, to mark this rare once-every-four-years occasion with an exciting treat.

#McDoDisappearingBirthday

It’s easy! Just download the McDonald’s App, and a special coupon will appear for the Leap Year Babies. Present this in any McDonald’s branch nationwide on February 29, from 2:00-5:00PM, along with a valid ID showing your birthday to claim the birthday treat!

To download, just visit the following links:

Google Play Store: bit.ly/mcdoph-app-android

Apple App Store: bit.ly/mcdoph-app-ios

Get Big Discounts on Your Phone with the NEW McDonald’s

January 20, 2020 - MANILA, PHILIPPINES — It’s out with the old and in with the new, as McDonald’s welcomes the year with a new way to avail of discounts and deals, with the new McDonald’s App, your new one-stop shop for all McDonald’s discounts and deals.

The new McDonald’s App gives customers exclusive and exciting deals that can be redeemed at the Front Counter, Take-Out Counter, and Drive-Thru in all McDonald’s stores nationwide.

Upon registration, customers can enjoy big discounts on their McDonald’s favorites—from a Big Mac for only P75 to a Buy 1 Get 1 Cheeseburger deal at P99. Even better: it’s completely free to download and register!

Simply search “McDonald’s” on the App Store or Google Play Store, download the app and register for an account, select the deal that’s best for you, and show it to the friendly McDonald’s Crew.

Aside from deals and discounts, the McDonald’s App also makes it more convenient for customers to find the nearest McDonald’s store with its Store Locator or book their next celebration at McDonald’s through the McDo Party website!

Enjoying your McDonald's favorites at great deals has never been this easy! Just Crave it, Click it, Claim it with the new McDonald's App!

A Special surFRIES Awaited Tired Motorists During Rush Hour FRYday!

MANILA, PHILIPPINES  — With the holidays fast approaching, the traffic situation in Metro Manila is bound to get even worse than it already is— especially on payday Fridays. Getting stuck in a traffic jam for hours on end is the last thing you want to happen after a long week of work. And that’s why McDonald’s decided to surprise tired motorists with free World Famous Fries on December 13, 2019 during rush hour!

For one night only, motorists and commuters stuck in traffic along EDSA were excited to see Fries Glitches in the form of online ads, which served as their digital coupon for free fries. They got to cap the day feeling a little better despite the long drive or commute when they visited nearby McDonald's branches to claim their free Medium Fries— crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside!

In a recently released online video that you can view through this link: https://youtu.be/UI6ACn9Mnqo. McDonald’s captured the excitement and happiness of customers after claiming their free fries on Rush Hour FRYday.

Were you one of the hungry motorists who got to experience McDonald’s surFRIES last Friday? Be sure to post about it and tag @McDo_PH on Twitter and Instagram. Stay tuned to the McDonald’s Philippines Facebook page for more ways McDonald’s continues to offer not only good food, but also feel good experiences!

McDonald’s Captures Precious Everyday Moments in its Latest Campaign

Fave Student

We always look forward to milestones and celebrations that serve as breaks from the daily grind. But if we look back, our everyday moments are already rich with little stories of love and laughter—not the momentous occasions nor the over-the-top occurrences, but the little sparks that make us feel good.

It is these episodes which McDonald’s relives in its latest campaign—the “sarap” moments with the ones we hold dear that have us saying, “Love ko ‘to”.

McDonald’s gave us a glimpse of these precious feel-good moments in its first video, and has now released three new films, each telling a story that will surely warm your hearts.

In “Fave Student”, a young executive bumps into his high school teacher inside a McDonald’s store, and they relive happy memories (tiny.cc/FaveStudent). In “Little Sister”, a brother treats his younger sister to her favorite Happy Meal and discovers what else is keeping her young heart thrilled (tiny.cc/LittleSister). “Pagkakaibigan” tells the story of a barkada coming from a concert making a post-midnight stop at a McDonald’s to refuel, where a cup of coffee becomes all the more meaningful (tiny.cc/Pagkakaibigan).

Little Sister

Pagkakaibigan

No matter what time of day or the food we partake in, McDonald’s reminds us that it’s the people we share it with that makes every moment special.

Watch all three films on McDonald’s Youtube Page (youtube.com/mcdonaldsPH) and share with us your “sarap” moments by tagging us on Facebook (@McDonald’s), Twitter (@McDo_PH), and Instagram (@mcdo_ph).

McDonald’s Celebrates The Spirit of Togetherness with its Latest Video “Sarap ‘Pag Nandito Ka”

The holiday bells are ringing and days are filled with gatherings and get-togethers that mark us Filipinos as one of the happiest people in the world. It is during this time that we see people we’ve missed for the most part of the year, cherishing the relationships that have overcome the year’s challenges.

In McDonald’s latest video, we celebrate the warm spirit of togetherness that is uniquely Filipino.

For most of us, majority of our 365 days a year is spent away from our loved ones. Sacrifices are made— parents working abroad and missing their children’s milestones, or weekend work making us miss a peaceful Sunday at home with family.

And while all that time apart can never be brought back, catching up over your McDonald’s favorites makes it a little bit better.

“Filipino gatherings are unique for all the laughter and happiness it brings. Nothing beats the time spent with loved ones. May it be a big gathering or a quick catch-up, having it over your McDonald’s favorites makes it even more special,” shares Christina Lao, Marketing Director for
McDonald’s Philippines.

If you haven’t checked out the video, head on to McDonald’s Youtube Page or click this link:

McDonald’s Gives Back to Delivery Drivers with a Special Surprise

Manila, Philippines — Because of the hustle and bustle of everyday, we rely on delivery drivers and services to make life more convenient. No matter the weather and traffic situation, we can count on them to deliver our orders. Their hard work and sacrifice often go unnoticed, which is why McDonald’s decided to deliver back to them.

In a recently released video, McDonald’s went around Metro Manila to McDeliverback and surprise delivery drivers with a simple token of thanks. From couriers to food aggregators, McDonald’s gave back to the people who brave everything to bring us anything.

Watch the video on McDonald’s Facebook page and see how the brand gave back to the people who make our lives more convenient.

Through McDelivery, McDonald's helps you satisfy your cravings from the comfort of your home. Get your McDonald’s favorites from the hardworking McDelivery drivers by ordering via mcdelivery.com.ph or the McDo PH App, which is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

McDonald’s Around the World Celebrates 40 Years of Happy Meal with Throwback Toys from the Past Four Decades!

November 2019 - PHILIPPINES – McDonald’s in 90 countries around the world are bringing happiness to Happy Meal fans as they introduce the limited-edition Surprise Happy Meal in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the first-ever Happy Meal. By bringing back the most popular Happy Meal toys from the last four decades, it invites people of all ages to join in the fun and discover what old or new favorite awaits them. Filipino fans can celebrate with the rest of the world beginning November 21, until supplies last!

“Since the Happy Meal was introduced on the menu, it quickly became synonymous with our brand,” said Steve Easterbrook, McDonald’s CEO. “Today, this iconic red box creates delicious, lasting memories for billions of families annually across the world.”

First introduced in the U.S. in 1979, its global footprint has expanded to more than 38,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries around the globe – with the iconic toy still a beloved staple, serving as a symbol of surprise, playfulness and fun. It made its debut in the Philippines in 1997 and has been bringing happiness to thousands of Filipino children ever since.

For many, Happy Meal has become part of their childhood memories. Every generation can relate to that rush of excitement in receiving and opening one – the sheer delight of discovering what toy lies inside while enjoying their favorite McDonald’s meal with the family. Starting November 21, Filipinos get to relive some of those memories as they would get to unbox fourteen of the most memorable Happy Meal toys of the last 40 years. They’ll get to participate in the surprise of guessing which throwback Happy Meal toy they’ll receive when purchasing a Surprise Happy Meal as each one is packed in a blind bag, building up excitement that comes with unboxing a Happy Meal.

“McDonald’s Happy Meal has been surprising kids and families with shared moments of happiness, and it promises to do so once again by bringing in a touch of nostalgia with the Surprise Happy Meal,” said Christina Lao, Marketing Director of McDonald’s Philippines.

Keep your eyes peeled for the reveal of the toy designs very soon, and make sure to grab your McDonald’s Surprise Happy Meal in participating branches in the Philippines starting November 21, 2019, while supplies last!

Treat Yourself with McDonald’s New Indulgent Holiday Desserts!

October 2019 - PHILIPPINES - As the holiday season is fast approaching, give yourself a dose of self-love by rewarding yourself to four new, rich, delicious desserts than you can enjoy any time of the day – McDonald’s all-new Dreamy Delights: the Rich Chocolate Pie, Coffee McFlurry with Oreo, Brown Sugar Sundae with Pearls, and Milk Tea McFloat with Brown Sugar Pearls.

Enjoy McDonald’s NEW Indulgent Dreamy Delights

Taking the main spotlight is McDonald’s Rich Chocolate Pie. Imagine sinking your teeth into a cocoa-flavored pie crust with hot, thick, luscious dark chocolate filling. The filling is especially made from cocoa beans from Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and Ghana, making this a perfect luxurious holiday treat for just P39.

Try the equally rich Coffee McFlurry with Oreo which is sure to keep you feeling fuzzy and happy. Sweet and smooth, this is an indulgent combination of thick vanilla soft serve sundae mixed with mild roast coffee syrup and crushed Oreos. At P49, it’s a well-deserved gift you owe yourself this holiday season.

If you love brown sugar and pearls, then you absolutely need to try out McDonald’s Brown Sugar Sundae with Pearls. This cup of thick vanilla soft serve sundae is topped with sweet brown sugar syrup, and chewy delightful brown sugar pearls. It’s amazingly affordable at P49 too.

For a quick holiday perk-me-up, McDonald’s Milk Tea McFloat with Brown Sugar Pearls is a perfect choice. Pick from two flavors – a refreshing and sweet classic black-tea base, or a dreamy wintermelon tea base, with chewy brown sugar pearls topped with thick vanilla soft serve sundae. At P75, this milk tea can be enjoyed anytime.

As the holidays approach, make sure you don't leave yourself out. Make the holidays merrier by treating yourself with McDonald’s Dreamy Delights, available at McDonald’s stores nationwide starting October 28, 2019.

Share with us your experience by using the hashtag #McDoDreamyDelights! You may also visit McDonald’s Facebook page (fb.com/McDo.ph) and Twitter and Instagram page (@McDo_PH) for more details.

Color Your Day with the 2019 McDonald’s Coke Glass Collection!

Starting October 11, McDonald’s Philippines gives its customers a chance to color their days with the 2019 McDonald’s Coke Glasses! Add fun and color to your day with Coke Glass colors that truly reflect your vibe. The limited edition glasses are a sleek design in six colors: Gray, Purple, Peach, Green, Pink, and Blue.

Start your collection now by just adding P45 per glass for any meal with a Coca-Cola product! Visit any McDonald’s store nationwide! You can purchase the Coke Glasses via dine-in, take-out, or Drive-Thru.

Color your day with the complete set of the 2019 McDonald’s Coke Glasses! Which color are you eyeing? Share your collection by tagging #McDoCokeGlass2019 and @McDo_PH on Twitter and Instagram and @McDoPH on Facebook.

McDonald’s Philippines sweeps PANAta Awards 2019 with 15 wins

JULY 2019 - MANILA, PHILIPPINES — McDonald’s, and its creative agency Leo Burnett, once again dominated the stage during the 2019 PANAta Awards as the brand brought home a multitude of recognitions—including five Golds, four Silvers, three Bronzes, and three People’s Choice Awards. Amongst over 130 entries received, McDonald’s campaigns that were recognized for their excellence included “Hope for Marawi,” “Frymoji,” “Doodelivery,” “#WalangPasok Deals,” and “ShaGab Loves McDo.” 

The Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA) hosts its annual awards show called the PANAta Awards which showcases the industry’s best brand campaigns that have exhibited excellence in strategy, execution, and results. 

Last year, McDonald's won the Brand Builder of the Year Award for its McDelivery Pin campaign, following its induction into the “PANAta Hall Of Fame” the year before—a distinction held by no other brand in the industry.

“We always aim to deliver campaigns that showcase feel-good moments through stories that strongly resonate with the Filipino people. Our goal is to create strong and authentic connections with our customers, ensuring they have more and more reasons to love the brand and what it stands for,” says McDonald’s Marketing Director, Christina Lao.

Earlier this year, McDonald’s also won Gold for Advocacy for “Hope for Marawi” during the 2019 Asia-Pacific Tambuli Awards.