Representatives from both McDonald’s Philippines and Integrated Bar of the Philippines
Quezon City Chapter formalize their partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement
Signing From Left to Right: Atty. Antonio Miguel C. Lu (IBP QC Director), Atty. Jeffrey B.
Constantino (IBP QC Vice President), Atty. Rowell D. Ilagan (IBP QC President), Atty.
Benjamin Jeremias B. Cruz II, (General Counsel and Legal Head, McDo Ph), Augustin T.
Torres (Public Affairs Sr. Manager, McDo Ph)
Quezon City, Philippines — McDonald’s Philippines has formalized a partnership with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Quezon City Chapter (IBP-QC) to support the Supreme Court’s Unified Legal Aid Service (ULAS) program and bring legal services closer to underserved communities.
Through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), McDonald’s Philippines’ legal team and its legal partners will participate in legal aid and community outreach activities under IBP-QC’s ULAS-accredited programs.
The partnership will transform their mandatory legal aid obligations into a meaningful volunteerism initiative through the Good Trip Platform, McDonald’s Philippines’ official volunteerism program.
“Today, we are not just signing a Memorandum of Agreement. We are affirming a shared commitment to expand access to justice and serve communities in ways that are meaningful and lasting,” said Atty. Benjamin Jeremias B. Cruz II, General Counsel and Legal Head of McDonald’s Philippines.
Representatives from McDonald’s Philippines and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Quezon City Chapter formalized their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement.
From left to right:
• Atty. Antonio Miguel C. Lu, IBP-QC Director
• Atty. Jeffrey B. Constantino, IBP-QC Vice President
• Atty. Rowell D. Ilagan, IBP-QC President
• Atty. Benjamin Jeremias B. Cruz II, General Counsel and Legal Head of McDonald’s Philippines
• Augustin T. Torres, Senior Public Affairs Manager of McDonald’s Philippines
Guided by McDonald’s core values of Malasakit and Integrity, the company’s lawyers and legal partners will participate in legal aid caravans and outreach activities that provide guidance and assistance to individuals with limited access to legal services.
“At McDonald’s Philippines, communities are at the very heart of our purpose. We strive to uplift and serve the communities that we are part of—not just through our restaurants, but through meaningful programs that create positive impact,” Cruz added.
As the largest chapter of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, with an award-winning legal aid program, IBP-QC has long championed initiatives that make justice more accessible to vulnerable sectors.
Through the partnership, both organizations aim to strengthen community outreach efforts while encouraging lawyers to use their expertise in the service of the public.
“We welcome this partnership with McDonald’s Philippines as a meaningful step in expanding the reach of legal aid services to more communities,” said Atty. Rowell D. Ilagan, president of IBP-QC.
“When members of the legal profession, private organizations, and community stakeholders come together in service, we help ensure that justice becomes more accessible to those who need it most,” Ilagan added.
The partnership reflects the shared commitment of McDonald’s Philippines and IBP-QC to use their expertise, resources, and networks to create a positive impact and support communities through accessible legal services.
About McDonald’s Philippines
McDonald’s Philippines Founder and Chairman Dr. George T. Yang opened the first McDonald’s store in the country in 1981.
Together with his son, President and CEO Kenneth S. Yang, they hold the McDonald’s master franchise in the Philippines and have made the brand a major player in the country’s quick-service restaurant industry.
Over the past 45 years, McDonald’s Philippines has expanded its network to more than 860 stores nationwide.
The company continues to make a difference in the communities where it operates through its charity of choice, Ronald McDonald House Charities Philippines. Dr. Yang serves as chairman of RMHC Philippines, while Kenneth Yang serves as its president.
For more information:
Charmaine Pahate
charmaine@eggshell.ph
Lorena Lopez
loren@eggshell.ph
Lyka Lauzon
lyka@eggshell.ph
