OPPO and Ericsson Signed Patent License Agreement

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February 21, 2019, Shenzhen - OPPO and Ericsson announced the signing of a multi-year global patent license agreement between the two companies. The agreement covers patent licensing and collaboration on a number of business projects. 

Head of OPPO Intellectual Property Department Adler Feng said that the agreement will lay a solid foundation for further cooperation between the two companies in the 5G era. “OPPO has always placed intellectual property rights as our top priority. We look forward to working with Ericsson to drive cutting-edge innovation in products and services.”

Ericsson is one of the leading providers of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the world. Chief Intellectual Property Officer at Ericsson Gustav Brismark says “This important deal confirms the value of our patent portfolio, and the stability of our entire licensing program. Ericsson has signed more than 100 patent license agreements to date, and we are delighted to sign a mutually beneficial agreement with OPPO, a global leader in the smart device field.”

Following a patent-first strategy, OPPO has dramatically increased its patent portfolio since 2014. As of January 2019, the company has filed more than 33,000 patent applications worldwide and owns more than 8,000 granted patents. The deal with Ericsson is the latest in a series of patent license agreements by OPPO with key telecommunication industry partners including Qualcomm, Dolby and Nokia. OPPO will continue to work closely with leading industry partners to bring the best products and experiences to consumers globally. 

What you'll love about Vivo, V11i now available for only P13,999

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Vivo is pulling out all the stops to make you fall in love with its V11i, giving you an offer that’s simply irresistible, a P2000 price drop! The smartphone from the top global brand will now be available for only P13,999 at all Vivo stores and authorized dealers nationwide.

Aside from its tempting markdown price, the V11i, which runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, also comes with desirable features—a 6.3-inch Halo FullView™ Display that boasts of 1080 x 2280 pixels, 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, up to 256GB microSD card slot, 25-megapixel selfie camera and 16MP/5MP dual cameras, fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth/USB OTG/3G and 4G connectivity options, and powered by a fast-charging 3315 mAh Li-Po battery.

So, what are you waiting for? Follow your heart and get the Vivo V11i today to avail of the P2000 markdown!

Fall in love with the exciting features of the Vivo V11i, now at even more affordable price!

4 Reasons That Make Wanderland Festival Different from the Rest

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This March 9-10, 2019, all roads lead to the Filinvest City Open Grounds in Alabang, Muntinlupa City once again as Globe Telecom and Karpos Multimedia bring back the magical experience of the annual music and arts festival, Wanderland. For its seventh installment, the festival is now a 2-day affair, offering the #WanderlandCommunity two straight days to see and experience their most-awaited international and homegrown acts perform their hits.

What sets Wanderland apart from the other music festivals? What makes it more magical? Read on:

1. A great set of music by local and international talent

Do you want to hear your favorite songs on Spotify performed live right in front of you? Rely on Wanderland to give you that experience! This festival always showcases a unique set of performers every year. Wanderland Planet 2016 had local music fans singing along to Death Cab for Cutie, Bon Iver, and the Naked and Famous. Wanderland Jungle 2017 brought the anthemic music of Australian indie rock band Temper Trap and the electro-pop beats of Ting Tings. Last year’s edition, Wanderland Pixels 2018, featured Kodaline, Jhene Aiko, FKJ, Daniel Caesar, and Lauv.

This year, the Wanderland community can gear up for another great set as both local and international acts make their respective debuts and return to the Wanderland stage. International talents including indie rock bands Two Door Cinema Club and The Kooks, Jamaican-American rapper Masego, British EDM artist SG Lewis, and electronic duo Honne along with homegrown acts such as Sandwich, Unique, Reese Lansangan, and Clara Benin will grace the stage.

2. Awe-inspiring live art installations

Apart from the rich musical experience, expect more inspiration as local street artists unleash their creative talents with their world-class live art installations and graffiti. Last year, Wanderartists Christian Cardenas, Sam Bumanlag, JP Pining, and Humbly brightened up the Filinvest City Open Grounds even more with their on-the-spot artwork. This year, Wanderartist winners Venazir Martinez, Frances Dandan, Raco Ruiz, and Josh Panaligan are set to perform live art that’s sure to mesmerize concertgoers.

3. Eye-catching festival fashion

Wanderland has become not just a showcase of premiere talents but also an annual avenue for eye-catching festival fashion! Expect to see the Wanderland Community from all walks of life express themselves with their own preferred fashion styles, be it floral, hippie, or the hypebeast streetwear style.

4. Wide selection of exciting booths and activities

During Wanderland Planet 2016, Globe provided an all-in-one interactive hub that allowed visitors to experience the fun activities such as shooting photos and videos on a trampoline and learning about mobile games on 7 different "planets". At Wanderland Jungle 2017, festival goers enjoyed getting glitter tattoos of different animals and designs, making their own postcards and stickers, and even wall climbing. In Wanderland Pixels 2018, there was an Art Market, Arcade, F21’s Pixel Playhouse, and Hope’s Up-cycling booth. With this year’s Magic theme, watch out for another interesting set of exciting booths and activities. Make sure to bring some dough and your bags as you’ll surely bring home a lot of goodies!

Music is a foremost Filipino passion and Globe has made headway in giving its customers both online and offline music experiences through Spotify, YouTube, and concerts by the best local and international acts. This March, the Wanderland community is sure to have a unique experience of only the best of music and bring home unforgettable memories with their friends and family.

Seek the magic and make it matter with the #WanderlandCommunity! To make Wanderland a magical experience for everyone, be sure to observe proper festival etiquette. Smoke in designated areas only, throw and segregate your trash properly, don't bring any illegal drugs or pills, and keep track of the performance schedules.

Haven’t got your tickets yet? Stay updated on the different ticket promos by visiting globe.com.ph/go/events/globewanderland or following Globe on Facebook and Twitter.

Ready to take on the mission: NorthPine Land Reinforces its Sales Team

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With a more driven and positive stance, NorthPine Land, Inc. (NLI) is thrilled and all set to embark on a new chapter of its real estate journey and to clinch more wins this year. All NLI’s teams of sellers presented their pledged sales target and further fortified their commitment to the company in its recently-held Sales Kickoff at The Hanging Gardens, Fairview, Quezon City.

NLI executives (left to right), namely: Erwin Buñag (AVP for Construction Management), Benigno A. Tatunay (CFO), Wilhelmina C. de Ere (VP for Corporate Services), Ferdinand M. Macabanti (General Manager), Aileen B. Morales (AVP for Sales Operations), Paul D. Lamagna (AVP for Project Development), and Amytis S. Banaag (AVP for HRODA and Corporate Training) are united to accept and face the challenge this 2019. 

Inspired by the Knights of the Round Table, agents from NLI’s Sales Networks convened for the first time this 2019. As they jumpstart the year, the team has just one and unified battle cry and that is to commit to NorthPine Land and to commit to making more dreams come to life.

NLI’s Royal Court spearheads the presentation of the company’s newest developments.

The night’s highlight was the official reveal of NorthPine Land’s newest milestones for 2019. Kahaya Place, NLI’s townhouse development situated at Dasmariñas City, Cavite, is first in line. Being one of the fastest-selling projects, the launch of the second phase of Kahaya Place has been highly anticipated by NLI team and homebuyers. Another venture the company looks forward to is the opening of Kohana Grove Expansion. This Modern Asian lifestyle community located at Silang, Cavite was officially introduced in 2013 and is now a thriving neighborhood. 

Rushmore (Architect’s perspective) is the newest model house at Montana Views in the City of San Fernando-Mexico, Pampanga.

NLI also unveiled the new additions to the stunning lineup of houses in Montana Views and Montana Strands. Montana Views now boasts of its biggest model unit, named Rushmore which is the first and only house offered by NLI with 5 Bedrooms. Meanwhile, Montana Strands which was just inaugurated in 2018, added Nancy as a response to the increasing housing needs in Pampanga. 

Nancy (Architect’s perspective) is the new model unit at Montana Strands in San Fernando City, Pampanga. 

The company’s General Manager, Ferdinand Macabanti reminded NLI team on the importance of this year’s mission, “Our projects are constantly growing. The communities that we create are unparalleled. They’re all unique in their own way. All perfect for family living. In our country where a lot of people and families do not get to live a comfortable life they deserve, we must feel responsible to share our projects that offer only the best for them!”

The newest breakthroughs only prove that for NorthPine Land, there’s no other way but to go North. It is committed to carry on its mission to provide premium middle-income communities; the dream that many Filipinos aspire. 

Prevent the spread of measles virus in your household

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Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) Gargle and Throat Spray effectively kill viruses

Many people are growing concerned because of the increasing number of individuals stricken with measles or tigdas across the country. The Department of Health (DOH) has raised the red flag and has declared an outbreak in five regions — Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Central Luzon, Western Visayas, and Central Visayas[2].

In these five regions alone, almost 1,400 confirmed cases of measles have been listed as of last February 7, of this number, 22 have been confirmed by the DOH to have died because of the disease. Several other regions are now also being monitored because of an increase in the number of measles cases reported there. These regions are MIMAROPA, Ilocos, Northern Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, and Soccksargen[3]and the DOH is asking them to step up their response to the disease.

Some of the most susceptible to the disease are unvaccinated young children, according to the World Health Organization[4]. But, anybody can be infected including pregnant women, teenagers, and even adults. In fact, DOH data from 2016 shows that young adults aged 16-20 are the second largest group infected by measles[5].

Measles is regarded as a highly contagious and infectious condition. It can be transmitted by coughing or sneezing or through direct contact with anyone infected with it. Symptoms include high fever that lasts four to seven days, runny nose, cough, red and watery eyes, and white spots that develop inside the cheeks. After a few days, rashes appear and then it spreads all over the body[6].

Children aged five years old or younger and adults 21 and above are especially vulnerable to complications caused by measles. Some of the common complications are ear infections and diarrhea, while severe complications include pneumonia and encephalitis[7], the latter two might even lead to death.

Right now, the most effective tool against measles is prevention through immunization, especially in young children. Help stop the spread of measles virus through proper oral, hand, and body hygiene plus Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) Throat and Mouth Care solutions that are proven to effectively kill the measles virus. In a laboratory test conducted by Japanese doctors in 1997, they have proven that Povidone-Iodine is able to kill many viruses, including the measles virus, in a relatively short span of time[8].

One of the leading and most trusted antiseptic brands of Povidone-Iodine in the country is BETADINE®8,9,10, which also has a whole line of upper respiratory care products proven safe and effective for use inside and outside our homes.

The first product in the line is Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) Gargle, which has been proven to kill various types of viruses in as early as 15 seconds7. Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) Gargle is perfect for use at home and is effective in addressing not just viruses but also bacteria and fungi11,12.

When outside the house, Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) Throat Spray is a good choice. Like Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) Gargle, it is also capable of killing viruses in as early as 15 seconds7. It also kills bacteria and fungi11, 12.

To know more about Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) Gargle and Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) Throat Spray, see the product information label and visit http://ph.betadine.com/en/ph/throat-and-oral-care. For patients with measles or any of its symptoms, please seek medical attention immediately.

Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) Gargle and Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) Throat Spray are available in drugstores and supermarkets nationwide. 

Also in Lazada (https://www.lazada.com.ph/watsons-official-store/?langFlag=en&q=betadine&from=wangpu&pageTypeId=2) and Shopee (https://shopee.ph/BETADINE%C2%AE-Gargle-(Blue)-500-i.104517503.1909709188).