Best of the Marianas

IN 1994, Joyce Asistores was hired by McDonald’s Saipan as a crewmember. She was a young woman who had no experience working in a fast-food restaurant. She remembers standing up for eight hours for the first time in her life on her first day at work. “I do not know how I did it but I was passionate…

A STUDENT and a full-time McDonald’s crewmember, John Michael Navarro never thought that his perseverance and hard work would be noticed by his superiors. “I just go to work and do the best that I can. After work, I have to attend my classes and I just do my best,” he said. After working at McDonal…

AS part of its 30th anniversary celebration this year, McDonald’s Saipan will donate funds generated from its promotion “Race to Raise” to public elementary schools. Through “Race to Raise,” McDonald’s is encouraging students and their families to purchase any McDonald’s products and collect the re…

BEST Fast Food. Best Fries. Best Late Night Eats. These were the accolades that McDonald’s Saipan received in the Best of the Marianas, a “people’s choice” award. This year, McDonald’s is celebrating its 30 years of service, commitment, and brand excellence in the Marianas. For McDonald’s Guam and …

MYRNA Pagcu was a cleaner at McDonald’s 24 years ago. “I scrubbed the floor and wiped the tables. I made sure everything was clean and not just for the customers but also for the staff,” she said. Pagcu reported for work early and was never late or absent. “I am dedicated to my job. I am always exc…

MARIANAS Variety: Tell us about your McDonald’s journey so far. How did you start it? Joe Ayuyu: “McDonald’s on Saipan was founded on March 18, 1993. I applied with McDonald’s Corporation to be the first person to open a McDonald’s restaurant in the Northern Mariana Islands. Prior to me opening the…