The first McDo Badminton tournament was a part of the McDonald's Charities program and will benefit the Bahay Bulilit and Bright Minds Read.

The First McDonald's Charities Badminton Tournament is a fundraising effort to support programs by McDonald's Charities, the charity arm of McDonald's that is tirelessly working for the rights of Filipino children to education and happiness.

Globe Telecom and SMART Communications emerged as winners in their respective divisions in the recent First McDonald's Charities Corporate Badminton Tournament.

McDonald's Charities President Kenneth Yang graced the opening ceremonies held last Aug. 5 while McDonald's Chief Financial Officer Bing Bachoco led the awarding ceremonies last Aug. 12. Troy Montero hosted the opening ceremonies while Paolo Bediones and the National Badminton Team led by Paula Chan did exhibition games during the finals.