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What’s “The Chismis” on kumu? One Down breaks barriers for Filipinos in mainstream media

June 23, 2021 | 3 mins read

One Down, a rising Filipino-centered media and entertainment platform, premiered a ground-breaking new web series, “The Chismis”, in partnership with kumu. The series is a spin-off of One Down’s viral “Breaking The Tabo” episode, which tackles the world of entertainment as an institution, while exploring where Filipinos exist within the space. One Down’s founder and…

Pride, Courage and Love: “TGI-Pride Day” set to dominate the Kumunity Stage

June 23, 2021 | 4 mins read

It’s the grand finale of #kumuPride202! This June 25th, Friday, the Kumunity Stage will be hosting “TGI Pride Day”, the largest virtual Pride Day celebration, starting 7PM. What’s more, kumu is bringing in the best of its LGBTQIA+ talents and thought-leaders for an afternoon of colorful pre-shows, leading up to the main Pride event.   …

kumu in Intramuros: “Project Lakbay” is a street-art masterpiece of Philippine heritage and Pinoy pop-culture

June 22, 2021 | 6 mins read

Launching a historical feat at the heart of Intramuros, Filipino livestreaming app kumu, along with its project partners Intramuros Administration, Manila Street Love (MSL), and Every Court Can Dream, presents the street mural project called “Project Lakbay.” The initiative, carried out last June 16, was aimed to showcase and celebrate our roots as Filipinos. Featuring…

Sound Gera’s First-Ever International DJ Competition on kumu

June 18, 2021 | 4 mins read

It was a battle of the beats and the greats last month, as the most talented DJs from all over came together to showcase their best sets on Sound Gera (@SoundGera), the group’s first international DJ competition on kumu. Streaming live on kumu were the 8 talented finalists DJ Gavin Skewes (PH), DJ Bitesize (USA),…

Dads in the Kumunity: KC Montero and James Rumohr share their experience for Father’s Day

June 17, 2021 | 5 mins read

Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad. Parenting in this time has been exceptionally challenging, with the stresses of facing an uncertain future while protecting and providing for one’s growing family. Fortunately, a lot of dads have become figures of calm and stability in the household. As a…

“Wheel You Be Mine”? Yes! Cars, scooters and motorcycles to be won at this kumu campaign

June 16, 2021 | 3 mins read

Need a ride? Well, if you go live on kumu this month, you might just win yourself your own car! The new “Wheel You Be Mine” kumu campaign has just raised the standard for hot prizes, with cars, a motorcycle and scooters to be won. Running from June 16 to 30th, 2021, “Wheel You Be…

“Absolute Madness”: Nadine Lustre’s first-ever online concert will be on kumu Live Events

June 11, 2021 | 3 mins read

Nadine is back on the concert stage! After the success of her debut album “Wildest Dreams” which was released last October in kumu, Nadine returns to the #1 Pinoy live streaming app. This time to grace kumu Live Events with her concert “Absolute Madness”, set for July 3, 2021 at 5:30PM. Described as “a sonic…

kumu collaborates with “Dama Ko, Lahi Ko” to help promote Filipino Culture on Independence Day

June 11, 2021 | 3 mins read

In celebration of the Philippines’ 123rd Independence Day, over 200 Filipino-rooted brands, enterprises, communities and individuals from around the country and overseas are joining forces to share and promote Filipino culture. This Saturday, June 12th, we’re having a “Dama Ko, Lahi Ko” special feature on @kumusocialtv, 1pm – 5pm. It’s a feast of the senses,…

Gojek growth leader Crystal Widjaja joins kumu as Chief Product Officer

June 11, 2021 | 3 mins read

Crystal Widjaja, former Chief of Staff and SVP of Growth at Gojek,  has joined Filipino livestreaming startup kumu as its Chief Product Officer. Widjaja joined Gojek as its first technical data hire and helped grow Gojek from a Series B startup to a decacorn. As SVP of Growth and Business Intelligence, she led the team…