MANILA – For 30 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities has created safe and nurturing spaces that help Filipino children learn, grow, and thrive.
As it marks three decades of serving communities nationwide, it officially becomes Ronald McDonald House Philippines, marking a new chapter in its mission to uplift Filipino children and families.
Since 1996, Ronald McDonald House Philippines has been supporting the education of Filipino children through its programs.
Bulilit Learning Centers, which provide children with access to early childhood education in underserved communities, remain one of the organization’s core programs. With 60 learning centers to date, Ronald McDonald House continues to work toward its goal of establishing 100 learning centers nationwide while introducing innovations such as BACK-to-Bakuna, a community health initiative aimed at completing children’s recommended immunizations.
Aside from holding learning sessions in the Bahay Bulilit, the program supports families through practical tools, reminders, peer support, and coordination with local health services.
The commitment to create safe spaces for children and families also benefits sick children.
In December 2024, the Ronald McDonald House Family Room opened at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center in Quezon City that recognizes the important role parents and caregivers play in a child’s treatment and recovery.
The Family Room provides families of outpatient pediatric patients with a dedicated space where they can rest, recharge, and find comfort while remaining close to their children’s appointments and treatments.
Almost two years since it opened, the Family Room has already served 6,306 families, allowing them to be near their children while taking a much-needed break from the emotional and physical demands of treatment.
“Families should never have to choose between caring for their child and caring for themselves,” Marie Angeles, executive director of Ronald McDonald House Philippines, said in a news release Tuesday. “The Family Room was created to give parents and caregivers a place to rest and recharge, knowing they remain just steps away from their children.” (PR)
The Ronald McDonald House Family Room at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center in Quezon City (Contributed photo)
