FILIPINOS hardly need an excuse to gather around the table during the Christmas season, but there’s always a delicious new reason anyway. As the country shifts into full holiday mode—with streets glowing and gatherings filling up calendars—McDonald’s Philippines is rolling out a set of festive treats designed to bring even more warmth to the year’s most anticipated salo-salo moments.
Introduced just two days ago, diners can dig into the new Honey Butter Chicken McDo, a limited-time twist on the chain’s well-loved chicken. The holiday offering can be customized with either Garlic Parmesan or Snow Cheese Powder, each adding its own punch of flavor to an already indulgent glaze. The goal is simple according to McDonald’s: to bring something special to Filipino Christmas tables, whether enjoyed during a family feast or a spontaneous midnight food run.
“There’s something about Christmas that brings out the happiest side of every Filipino—and that’s exactly what we wanted to capture in every bite,” said Ada Lazaro, McDonald’s Philippines Chief Marketing Officer. “With the new Honey Butter Chicken McDo and McFlurry® White Choco Cereal, as well as the McFlurry® Matcha with OREO® we launched earlier this year, we’re adding that little sprinkle of flavor and happiness that makes the holidays even more special when shared with loved ones. And through every McDonald’s store, we’re bringing that happiness a little closer to everyone this season.”
A Festive Lineup of Flavors
THE Honey Butter Glazed Chicken McDo comes in two flavorful variations. The Garlic Parmesan Powder adds a savory mix of buttery sweetness, garlic, and cheese, while the Snow Cheese Powder offers a more indulgent blend with salty-sweet notes and a touch of creaminess.
And because Christmas in the Philippines isn’t complete without something sweet to cap off a meal, McDonald’s is also introducing a new dessert: the McFlurry® White Choco Cereal. The treat blends vanilla soft-serve with cereal bits and ribbons of white chocolate, creating a dessert that hits all the notes—crunchy, creamy, and milky. This joins the earlier-released McFlurry® Matcha with OREO®, giving holiday diners a pair of festive dessert options that complement the Honey Butter Chicken McDo perfectly.
Limited-Time Holiday Treats
McDonald’s holiday offerings will be available in stores nationwide for a limited time, or until supplies run out. Whether it’s the sweet-and-savory punch of the Honey Butter Chicken McDo or the decadent chill of the McFlurry® White Choco Cereal and McFlurry® Matcha with OREO®, the fast-food chain is betting that these flavors will spark moments of togetherness—because, as McDonald’s puts it, the best flavors of Christmas are the ones shared.
With these seasonal additions, the Golden Arches hopes to bring the holiday spirit a bit closer to Filipino diners, one bite—or spoonful—at a time.