McDonald's Philippines (Golden Arches Development Corporation) Email Format
RestaurantsMetro Manila, Philippines10001+ Employees
McDonald's Philippines, operated by Golden Arches Development Corporation, is a fast-food restaurant chain based in Metro Manila. The network includes more than 800 stores across the country, delivering quick, affordable meals and a familiar brand experience to a broad consumer base. Its development began in 1981 when Dr. George T. Yang opened the first McDonald's in Morayta, Manila, with expansion to Visayas and Mindanao in 1992, and it became 100% Filipino-owned in 2005. Kenneth S. Yang has led the company as President and CEO. The organization maintains a charitable focus through Ronald McDonald House Charities as part of its community involvement. In 2026, it formed a partnership with Republic Cement to advance plastic waste management.