Royal Tru is a carbonated fruit-flavored soft drink brand owned by The Coca-Cola Company that is exclusive to the Philippines. The brand was introduced in 1922 by the original San Miguel Brewery. Since being acquired by Coca-Cola's Philippines unit in 2007, the brand has become the Philippine counterpart of Coca-Cola's Fanta brand.
Royal Tru
A Spanish-language poster advertising beverages produced by the original San Miguel Brewery, including Royal fruit-flavored soft drinks (right), circa 1924.
A Filipino language advertisement of Royal Tru-Orange dating 1976
San Miguel Corporation, abbreviated as SMC, is a Philippine multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila. The company is one of the largest and most diversified conglomerates in the Philippines. Originally founded in 1890, San Miguel has ventured beyond its core business, with investments in various sectors such as food and drink, finance, infrastructure, oil and energy, transportation, and real estate.
San Miguel Corporation's headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines
San Miguel Pale Pilsen, SMC's flagship product.
San Miguel's old Manila brewery.
An ad that appeared in the January 17, 1924, edition of the Manila-based Spanish-language satirical magazine Aray.
