Quick-service restaurant giant McDonald's Philippines strengthens its commitment to being an equal opportunity employer by officially returning its Alternative Workforce program, signing an agreement with Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna to resume hiring of eligible senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) from the city of Manila this year. The company's program initially began in 2019 but had been temporarily halted due to the pandemic.
Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna (center) is joined by McDonald’s Philippines Managing Director, Margot Torres, on her
right. With them are (from left) McDonald’s Philippines Assistant Vice President for Corporate Relations and Impact, Adi
Hernandez, McDonald’s Philippines Vice President for Human Capital Group, Ben Marasigan, Assistant Regional Director for
Department of Labor and Employment NCR Olivia Obrero-Samson, Manila City Vice Mayor Yul Servo, Secretary to the Mayor,
Marlon Lacson, Head of Public Employment Service Office of Manila, and Fernan Bermejo.