Last January 24, the San Beda College Graduate School of Business awarded McDonald’s Philippines Chairman and Founder Dr. George T. Yang with the “Icon of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Impact Award” in San Beda College in Manila. The award was given by Dr. Ramon Ricardo A. Roque, CESO I, Diplomate Dean of San Beda College Graduate School of Business and he was accompanied with McDo PH’s President and CEO Kenneth S. Yang.
He was honored by San Beda College Graduate School of Business for his exemplary success in bringing McDonald’s to the country, for providing secure jobs to over 32,000 Filipinos, and for his notable contributions in nation-building through the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines.
Dr. Yang is a proud Bedan during his formative years. He was recognized for his profound entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking and undeniable impact to the society. Through his vision and hard work, Dr. Yang introduced the first McDonald’s store in the Philippines located in Morayta in 1981. Up to date there are 450 McDonald’s store in the country.
