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making a variecy of soap products, but other products as
well for the local Philippine market In time for its 70"
year anniversary in 1997, Philippine Refining Company This
completed the final step in the metamOrphosis of its name-
change to Unilever Philippines. As its parent company,
Unilever, expanded and grew in size and scope, its
isn't a soap
subsidiaries were encouraged to utilize the name of the
parent company to highlight and leverage the global
ad.
nature and scope of iiS operations.
TfiE PRODUCT
Unilever Philippines provides a wide range of home and
personal care productS. Theeffons in understanding local
consumers have brought about some of the top brands in
the market today. ~
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superior hair conditioning f'or holr ~hM'$ bc~uti(ul\y soft
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that gives Super Beautiful
hairthat"No ShampooAlone
Can Give!" Creamsilk gives Vaseline lntensi''< Care lotion has the unique Triple Challenge Series. The Rexona Ultimate Cha.llenge Series is the
100% conditioning and can Lipid U>mplex which provides healthy glowing skin! umbrella concept that promotes power and lifestyle sports such
be used with any brand of as: Basketball, Aerobics Marathon, Cycling, Martial Ans, and
shampoo. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS the newest trend to hit the sports scene, Beach Football. Another
Sunsilk, which has long A Company Getting Bigger ... In 1998, Unilevcr is Close-Up's efforts to bring entertainment and fun to school
eared for the Filipina hair, Philippines embarked on an ice cream business joint fairs via the "Fair Fever". These activities have also reached the
promises hair that venture with RFM Corporation, giving binh to what we World Wide Web with sites such as wwwclo:ts;upglpns;t wm and
strengthens and grows more now know as Selecta Walls. Unilever brings into the joint Rexona·s www u!Jjmatsshallengssrj£$ S9JD.
and more beautiful everyday. venture its international experience and success in In e•-ery commercial aired on television. the Unile,'er logo
Lux Super Rich marketing the Wall's brand of ice cream. Seleeta now and the corporate tag line ofTotal Qual icy is always seen. This is
shampoo deeply nourishes became identified with the yellow and red hean logo - what we guarantee to deliver to our consumers - products thai
each hair s t rand , the Happy Heart, with the powerful tag line of "Just are sealed with Unilever's buming passion for excelle11CC and
leaving hair strong and Follow your He"rt". Selecta has a wide range ofvari::nns, commitment, products thnt consumers can trust.
gloriously shiny. topping the list is U>meuo, Paddle Pop and Mini Ice
Vaseline Amino Collagen is a breakthrough shampoo Drop. There are also premium ice cream navors such as BRAND VALUES
that replenishes hair's natural moisture protect ion Cookies and Cream, Buco Melon, Lethe Flan and Halo· Over and above specific brand values, Unilever has a strict Code
from dryness that heat and sun strip away. h also Halo. of Business Principles and Company values, which guides <''<ry
restores hair's protein protection to make it glow. In the year 2000, the international acquisition of employee on how to conduct business. Its focus is on meeting
Surf (detergent bar/ powder) is one of the biggest, if Bestfoods, known in the Philippines as California the everyday needs of people everywhere- to anticipate the
no11he biggest detergent brand in the country and the Manufacturing O>mpany, provided Unilever a foothold aspirations of our consumers and customers by responding
choice of•·mga wais no misis''. in the local foods market with brands such as Lipton, creatively and competitively with branded products and services,
Close-Up toothpaste has been giving Filipinos Knorr, Lady's Choice, Best Foods, Royal, AI sa, Mazola, which raise the quality of life. Unilever believes thai success
confident smiles throughout the years! h is more than Maizcna and K::tro. requires the highest standards of corporate behavior towards its
an ordinary fluoride toothpaste. It contains millions With these developments and efforts to build a world employees, consumers and the societies and the world.
of mierowhiteners that cleans teeth thoroughly: with class supply chain, Unilever entered into a joint venture Unilever and itS employees share a passion for excellence, a
proper brushing, teeth become strong and sparkling withJOH Philippines/ IDS Logi:sties tobuildand manage strong belief in teamwork and a strong sense of social
white, giving you that shining Close-Up smile. h also a new central distribution system for the Unilever responsibilicy.
has mouthwash for clean, freshest fresh breath for all companies in the Philippines.
the confidence to move up close. REAL CLOSE!
New Lifcbouy soap in a new shape and packaging PROMOTION THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT
provides germ-killing protection at an affordable price! It may be said that Unilever Philippines is one ofthe lop UN ILEVER
Rcxona provides effective protection from underarm tri-rnedin advertisers in the country today. It has produced
odor. Only Rexona has Deosteral Max to give longer a number of memorable ads throughout the years.
lasting deodorant protection. It won 'tlet you down! The Close-Up music video series, which began in the • Husbandand Wife tandem, Lucy Torres and Richard
The Pond's Skin Care Range offers facial are products 1970's, continues to stir heartwarming memories. Gomez met on the set of aLux Super Rich ad shoot,
in their essential phases: deep-cleansing and The Lumen SeriesofSurfbarhasadapted well to the which was taken at the Philippine Plaza Hotel.
moisturizing. Filipino culture of love for soap operas. Lumen,
Comfon Fabric O>nditioner conditions the fiber of personifies the Wois no Misis, who happens to make • Philippine Ambassador to London, Cesar Bautista
clothes, giving it a long-lasting sonness and freshness smart choices in life. began his career in Unilever and was Unilever
beyond regular wash results. Rcxonn's lag line "It won't lct you down" has become Philippines' Chairman and CEOfrom 1986 to 1992.
New Axe Deo Stick is an Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant a by-word in the Filipino household.
• Close-Up models that eventually became well·
for men. II provides both effective odor and wetness The beautiful start endorsers of Lux continue to dazzle
known actors include Gabby Concepcion, Miguel
protection. h is a great way to stoy feeling clean and consumers from all over.
Rodriguez, Leandro Munoz and William Martinez.
dry.
Breeze (bar and detergent) provides superior cleaning Other than the traditional promos, Unilever also came • Former Bulacan Governor Obet Pagdanganan was
and caring for clothes. Ito ang gamit ng Sigurista! up with innovative ones like Rexona ·s Ultimate part of the Unilever family from 1968 to 1986.
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