Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and McDonald’s Philippines have launched two new Bahay Bulilit Learning Centers, one in Purok Matinabangun, Barangay Labangal in General Santos City, and another in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental.
The facilities represent the first Bahay Bulilit centers in each city, bringing the nationwide total to 45, underscoring RMHC’s ongoing commitment to early childhood education and care across the Philippines.
The Bahay Bulilit Learning Centers, developed in partnership with local government units (LGUs), aim to foster safe, nurturing spaces where children can access education and essential life skills.
McDonald’s Philippines Assistant Vice President for Corporate Relations and Impact, Adi Timbol-Hernandez, highlighted the program’s role in “supporting early childhood care and development as a foundation for lifelong learning,” noting that each center offers a Learner’s Area for foundational lessons, a Reading Corner, and a Play Corner, alongside facilities promoting basic hygiene.
Hernandez said, “Through Bahay Bulilit, McDonald’s Philippines and RMHC are committed to ensuring that Filipino children, particularly in underserved communities, have access to quality education and the resources to thrive.”
Each Bahay Bulilit center supports around 90 to 100 children annually, offering spaces designed to nurture creativity, social interaction, and personal hygiene habits. Daily operations, including staffing with trained daycare teachers, are managed by the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) in partnership with the LGUs, who also provide the sites.
Established in 1995, RMHC Philippines has served more than 11,000 Filipino children through programs aimed at promoting early childhood development. The Bahay Bulilit initiative has set a target to establish 100 learning centers nationwide by 2028.
McDonald’s Philippines has also engaged in other education-focused projects, such as Brigada Eskwela, supporting school preparedness efforts, the Night Classroom initiative, providing evening study spaces, and the ReClassified program, which repurposes decommissioned furniture for public school use.
For further information on RMHC’s programs or to make a donation, visit rmhc.org.ph or the donation portal at rmhc.org.ph/donate.
