McDonald’s Philippines named Employer of the Year by PMAP 

McDonald’s Philippines triumphed at this year’s People Management  Association of the Philippines (PMAP) Awards as it bagged the coveted Employer of the Year  Award, given to a company showing exceptional business and people management practices. 

McDonald’s, which was the unanimous choice, bested some of the country’s most esteemed  companies, meeting the awards’ criteria for a purpose-driven organization that puts its people first philosophies, principles, and values at the core of its operations. 

Aside from winning top honors, the quick service restaurant (QSR) giant was also one of the  companies given the Exemplar Status for the National Capital Region. 

McDonald’s President and CEO Kenneth Yang received the award during the PMAP annual  conference held recently in NUSTAR, Cebu City. PMAP is the country’s premier organization for  human resource practitioners and people managers. 

“This recognition fuels our commitment to our purpose: lighting the way to brighter  opportunities for our people and the communities we serve,” said Yang. “Though I accepted the  award onstage, the honor truly belongs to close to 1 million Filipinos who have become and are  part of the McFamily.”  

He added: “McDonald’s Philippines is part of a world-class brand, proudly rooted in the Filipino  spirit. Today, we stand as the largest market in Southeast Asia, and the 10th largest globally.  Our scale is more than a number—it’s a responsibility. It empowers us to serve communities,  create opportunities, and support nation building.” 

Every new McDonald’s store translates to 80 to 100 new jobs, driven by the company’s  commitment to supporting economic activity on the local and national levels and providing  employment opportunities through inclusive and diverse hiring practices.  

Since Chairman and Founder Dr. George T. Yang opened the first McDonald’s store in the  country in 1981, the company has upheld the practice of direct hiring and non contractualization, setting it apart from QSRs in the country.  

Earlier this year, McDonald’s Philippines owners Dr. George T. Yang and Kenneth S. Yang secured a new-term license to operate McDonald’s in the country for the next 20 years—a  strong vote of confidence for their leadership and stewardship of the brand. The new-term  license also came at a time of accelerated growth, with the company opening and operating  stores in virtually all provinces in the country, bringing the McDonald’s experience closer to  every Filipino. 

At present, McDonald’s operates over 800 stores all over the country, and has a workforce of  about 70,000 individuals, 70 percent of whom are working students. With the help of flexible  work hours, they can continue pursuing their studies while also gaining significant work  experience.  

The company provides a world-class training program, on par with the global standards upheld  by McDonald’s Corporation. Covering various aspects of restaurant operations and even  beyond, the training provided by the company allows employees to succeed not just in the  company, but also in other professional fields.  

Said Yang: “Since opening our first store in 1981, we’ve contributed to economic growth and  have provided employment and business opportunities for our franchisees, partner suppliers,  and the communities we serve. We remain committed to lighting up more Golden Arches—and  more opportunities—for generations to come.”