{"id":9073,"date":"2026-05-12T15:08:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T07:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glorious-gray-bee.62-72-44-115.cpanel.site\/?p=9073"},"modified":"2026-05-19T15:26:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T07:26:03","slug":"a-village-of-love-mcdonalds-philippines-celebrates-shared-motherhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crazylittlethingsilove.com\/?p=9073","title":{"rendered":"A Village of Love: McDonald\u2019s Philippines Celebrates Shared Motherhood"},"content":{"rendered":"

Behind every child who grows up feeling loved, supported, and understood is often a village of people quietly helping along the way.<\/p>\n

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In many Filipino families, care is shared across generations and communities. It comes from parents who work tirelessly to provide, lolas who offer guidance, titas who step in when needed, teachers who encourage, and caregivers who nurture children as if they were their own. These everyday acts of support, though often unseen, shape a child\u2019s sense of security, confidence, and belonging.<\/p>\n

This Mother\u2019s Day, McDonald\u2019s Philippines continues its celebration of shared motherhood through a new documentary film that honors the people who help raise a child alongside their parents.<\/p>\n

A Daughter\u2019s Moving Tribute<\/p>\n

At the heart of the documentary is Alyssa Segura, who shares how her life was shaped not only by her mother\u2019s unwavering love, but also by the community that helped her grow and thrive. In the film, Alyssa gathers the women who became part of her journey\u2014including her grandmother, aunts, teachers, and yaya\u2014for a simple but meaningful tribute at McDonald\u2019s.<\/p>\n

As the story unfolds, the documentary reflects on how care is often expressed through quiet, everyday moments: showing up, guiding, encouraging, and simply being present through life\u2019s challenges and milestones.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHindi magiging ganito si Alyssa kung wala yung tulong ng mga taong nasa paligid ko\u2026 Ako po ay nagpapasalamat sa inyo\u00a0(Alyssa wouldn’t be like this without the help of the people around me\u2026 I am grateful to all of you). I love you all. Thank you is not enough, but thank you for being there for me always. To my mom, thank you so much for bringing me into this beautiful world and introducing me to the most beautiful people.\u201d ~Alyssa Segura<\/p>\n

The documentary, recognizing the people who shared her journey of raising Alyssa. Alyssa also expresses her gratitude through sign language.<\/p>\n

The film ultimately serves as a reminder that motherhood is rarely carried alone. Behind every child is often a village of people whose love leaves a lasting impact.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt McDonald\u2019s Philippines, we honor everyone who is a part of this village. This Mother\u2019s Day, we look forward to celebrating these women through shared meals and meaningful moments in our store.\u201d ~Ada Almendras-Lazaro, Chief Marketing Officer of McDonald\u2019s Philippines<\/p>\n

Watch McDonald\u2019s Mother\u2019s Day videos in McDonald\u2019s Philippines’ online channels (@mcdo.ph\u00a0on Facebook, @mcdo_ph on Instagram and TikTok).<\/p>\n

Here is the link to the video:\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1659774788386671<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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