McDonald’s, ever the champion of affordability, has graciously unveiled a new $5 value meal in a heroic attempt to address customer complaints about rising prices.

This bundle of culinary delight includes small fries, a four-piece chicken nugget, a small soft drink, and the noble choice between a McDouble or a McChicken.

But will this gastronomic gift be extended to the Philippines to challenge Jollibee’s reign?

Given the current exchange rate, $5 translates to almost P300, dwarfing Jollibee’s P133 value meal. For P300, one can practically get double the chicken sandwich, fries and drink.

Thus, McDonald’s concedes that it cannot outmaneuver that fat, stupid, happy bee in its homeland.

While the Golden Arches may try to shine brighter, the formidable, joyful bee buzzes on, unchallenged, reminding us that sometimes, even giants have to bow to the simple, jubilant power of fried chicken.