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McDonald's Philippines eyes hiring 'close to 20,000' this year

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 11 07:02 PM

McDonald’s will open “Go Hire Day” hubs in several locations where service crew and manager trainee applicants can go through “fast-tracked” application process, the operator said in a statement.  Read more »

McDonald's loses 'Big Mac' trademark case to Irish chain Supermac's

Reuters
Updated as of Jan 16 07:56 AM

McDonald's Corp has lost its rights to the trademark "Big Mac" in a European Union case ruling in favor of Ireland-based fast-food chain Supermac's, a decision from the EU's Spain-based Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) showed. Read more »

Jollibee chases McDonald's, KFC world crown with acquisition binge

Jessica Fenol and Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 08 07:22 AM

Jollibee aims to be among the world's 5 largest fast-food operators. Read more »

McDonald's unveils plan for cutting antibiotics in beef

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Dec 12 07:34 AM

NEW YORK - McDonald's announced a plan on Tuesday for a phased reduction of antibiotics in beef, expanding a health-oriented reform to a new meat source other than chicken. Read more »

Ronald McDonald House Charities turns over 'Bahay Bulilit' for kids in Marawi

McDonald's Philippines
Posted at Nov 14 02:49 PM

Children in war-stricken Marawi City now have a new safe place for learning and playing. Read more »

McDonald's US says classic burgers no longer have artificial ingredients

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 27 04:03 PM

Only the pickle slices still contain an artificial preservative, the American fast food giant said, noting that "customers are able to skip it if they prefer." Read more »

McDo to give away free burgers on anniversary

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 26 10:41 PM

MANILA - Fast food giant McDonald's is giving away a free Burger McDo for every McSpaghetti McSaver meal that customers purchase on its anniversary on Thursday. Read more »

Ellen DeGeneres pulls off surprise for viral McDonalds Fil-Ams

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 18 05:14 PM

MANILA - Two Filipino-American friends appeared Tuesday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show after going viral with their fake McDonald's poster. Read more »

Why this fast-food poster prank by these Fil-Am friends went viral

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 06 03:58 PM

Jevh Maravilla and Christian Toledo hung an advertising portrait of themselves at a fast-food joint in Houston, because they felt the posters there lacked diversity. Read more »

McDonald’s Philippines launches 'Go Hire Day'

McDonald’s Philippines
Posted at Aug 28 06:23 PM

Food service giant harnesses the opportunity to boost local employment brought by continuous growth and expansion. Read more »

VIRAL: Brawl between Pinay customer, McDonald's employee in Las Vegas

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 29 01:09 AM

Warning: The video shows graphic violence that may be disturbing to some viewers. Read more »

Martin Nievera sits down with 'McDonald's guy' George Yang

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 26 11:40 AM

After interviewing Bureau of Corrections chief Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa for the pilot episode of his new ANC lifestyle program, Martin Nievera got to meet a business tycoon for the second episode of “LSS: The Martin Nievera Show.” Read more »

'Feels' spell success for YouTube ads in Philippines

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 15 03:21 PM

Stories that touch the hearts of the audience make effective digital ads on YouTube, Google's Philippines head said, as the company recognized the best Filipino ads on its platform for the first time.   Read more »

McDonald’s Father’s Day ad named YouTube’s best in PH

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 15 03:07 PM

The fastfood chain said it has been investing in digital marketing since 2011 and appreciates the engagement it gets from YouTube ads.  Read more »

McDonald’s spreads good vibes in Albay, Marawi with 'National Breakfast Day'

McDonald’s Philippines
Updated as of Dec 05 08:54 PM

A fast food chain has taken its signature breakfast event to disaster-torn provinces to share good vibes with displaced residents in evacuation centers. Read more »

Sharon, Gabby, nagka-ilangan sa shoot ng patalastas?

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 04 06:49 PM

Ayon kay Cuneta ay agad namang nawala ang pagka-ilang nila sa isa't isa.   Read more »

What Sharon, Gabby talked about during ad shoot

Shiela Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 21 11:54 AM

Sharon Cuneta admitted there was some awkwardness when she and her ex-husband Gabby Concepcion first saw each other on the set of their reunion project after so many years. Read more »

How KFC, McDonald's are cashing in on Valentine's Day

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 14 04:31 PM

Companies are wasting no time to go into marketing overdrive this Valentine's Day to generate more sales. Read more »

'Kilig!' Sparks fly in Sharon-Gabby onscreen reunion

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 09 02:30 PM

Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion sent their online fans abuzz anew when a clip of their onscreen reunion was finally released Friday. Read more »

Cap off 2017 with these sweet treats

McDonald's Philippines
Updated as of Jan 09 02:25 PM

What sweet treat would be the perfect ending to your year? Read more »