McDonald’s Philippines will hire at least 110 senior citizens across 18 of its stores in Davao City under its inclusive hiring program “M For All,” which also employs persons with disabilities. The initiative will run from October 2025 to December 2026.
The fast-food chain signed a memorandum of agreement with the Davao City government, the Department of Labor and Employment, and the Public Service Employment Office to formalize the partnership.
McDonald’s said the program is part of its commitment to generate jobs for Filipinos of all ages. While many of its workers are students and fresh graduates, the company said it is expanding opportunities for individuals in their 60s and older.
Launched in 2019 and previously known as the Alternative Workforce Program, M For All has already employed senior citizens in Metro Manila and other cities in Luzon. The Davao rollout marks its first activation outside Luzon, with expansion to other local governments in Luzon and Visayas planned in the coming months.
Under the program, qualified applicants will work four hours a day, five days a week, for a five-month period. They will be assigned to lobby duties such as greeting customers, assisting with orders, and maintaining tables. Participants will receive government-mandated wages, a share of the 13th-month pay, and company-paid group life insurance.
“McDonald’s Philippines is committed to generating employment opportunities for Filipinos, regardless of their age, gender, and background,” said Adi Hernandez, assistant vice president for corporate relations and impact.
The company employs more than 65,000 workers nationwide, all hired directly without contractual arrangements, McDonald’s said.
In Davao City, McDonald’s operates 22 stores employing about 2,000 managers and crew. Its newest location, opened in July at Davao Global Township, is the company’s 800th store nationwide and the first “Green & Good” branch in Mindanao. The site features solar panels, rainwater harvesting, power-saving sensors, and bike-friendly facilities.
