“Hi, have you eaten?” – This is the first
thing you are asked upon arrival at our local office in Manila. It sounds a bit
odd when you first hear it, but we soon learn that there’s no need to respond
with a detailed breakdown of what you had for breakfast. Our colleagues Katrina
Khan from the Sales team and AJ Quiambao from the Brand Management team explain
that “Kumain ka na ba?” – Filipino for “Have you eaten?” – is a typical
greeting when Filipinos welcome guests. This friendly salutation is a
reflection not only of the love of national food delicacies like mangoes, but
also of the life-embracing Filipino mentality and cheerfulness. In this
selfmade video, you have the opportunity to meet the young team working at the
Beiersdorf affiliate in Manila, which was established as recently as in January
2014. We also get the chance to familiarize ourselves with the dynamics of the
local skin care market, e.g. NIVEA Whitening products are an important part of
the local business. Learn more about the country, its culture and the people
working at one of the currently fastest-growing Beiersdorf affiliates in Far
East.