McDonald’s Philippines named Employer of the Year by PMAP

McDonald’s Philippines triumphed at this year’s People Management Association of the Philippines Awards, taking home the coveted Employer of the Year Award, which recognizes companies demonstrating exceptional business and people management practices. 

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

McDonald’s President and CEO Kenneth Yang received the award during the PMAP annual conference held recently at 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, reflecting the company’s commitment to supporting economic activity at both local and national levels, while 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 other 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 comes at a time of accelerated growth, with the company opening stores in virtually all provinces, bringing the McDonald’s experience closer to every Filipino. 

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

The company provides a world-class training program aligned with the global standards upheld by McDonald’s Corporation. 

Covering various aspects of restaurant operations and beyond, the training provided by the company allows employees to succeed not just within the company, but also in other professional fields.

“Since opening our first store in 1981, we’ve contributed to economic growth and 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,” said Yang.

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Editor’s Note: This article was provided by McDonald's Philippines.