Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philippines, Inc.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philippines, Inc. (RMHC) which is a part of the Ronald Mcdonald House of Charities Global Network operating in 58 countries is the Corporate Social Responsibility Arm of Ronald McDonald’s Philippines. It was incorporated with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a non-stock, non-profit corporation in August 31, 1995. Its primary purpose is to advocate for the rights of the child through programs that work for the child’s education, shelter and social development. Its main office is located at 17th floor, Citibank Centre Building, 8741 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City. The foundation has 3 regular staff, 50 volunteers and 15 members of the Board of Trustees.
It was first certified for 5 years on October 1, 2003 and which ended on September 30, 2008. First Renewal was certified for 5 years on August 23, 2009 and which ended on August 23, 2014.
Its purposes, among others are, “to support Filipino children’s well being especially their need for education, shelter and social development and to provide immediate assistance to affected communities during natural calamities and disasters”. The Foundation’s 3 flagship programs are: (1) Bright Minds Read (BMR), a beginning reading program for Grade I public school students; (2) McDo Bahay Bulilit (builds a day care center in areas where they are most needed, to provide low-income families with a place where their children can learn and play in a safe environment; and (3) McDo Bigay Tulong (an immediate response to disaster stricken areas). Geographical scope of area: Nationwide.
Its sources of income include the proceeds from the canister, Happy Meal (50 centavos of every Happy Meal sold by McDonald’s stores), cash and in-kind donations from the McDonald group of companies, fundraising activities (annual fun run, badminton and golf tournaments) and investments.