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Digital: KUMU and Edukasyon.ph launches live discussions with schools around the Philippines

June 11, 2020 | 2 mins read

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Online student portal Edukasyon.ph recently partnered with the KUMU to live stream relevant discussions with various school administrators last June 4. The initiative gave students the latest updates on what’s happening in the academic halls and digital space. Hosted by Hanz Ponceca of Edukasyon.ph’s Education Partnerships team, the first #EdukasyonAsks live discussion invited representatives from Mapua Institute of…

Entertainment: Here’s a peek at the lineup for KUMU’s social tv channel

June 11, 2020 | 3 mins read

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Social media app KUMU geared up for an exciting lineup of new shows to be aired starting this month on the “SPOTLIGHT,” KUMU’s social tv channel. The live stream channel contains themed time slots will cover a range of topics including health and wellness, hobbies enrichment, pop culture, comedy, and other social subjects that…

Unlock exclusive concerts with Ylona Garcia, JayR and Mica, and Kris Lawrence on KUMU

June 8, 2020 | 5 mins read

After people were advised to observe social distancing and ‘stay at home’ guidelines amid the implemented community quarantines, most have turned to social media for their dose of everything. The country’s fastest-growing social media app that’s dedicated to give importance to the Filipino voice and showcase Pinoy talent KUMU, doesn’t fall short in providing what…

Buying KUMU coins and sending virtual gifts now made easier with new GCash feature

June 8, 2020 | 2 mins read

These days, social media has become the go-to platform for people to get information, the latest trends, and even earn money. For the fastest-growing social media app in the country KUMU, which features Filipino content creators and livestreamers in its versatile platform, earning and exchanging online currency via coins and virtual gifts become easier than…

Digital: KUMU partners with Knorr and Lady’s Choice to share easy and delicious recipes on stream

May 26, 2020 | 2 mins read

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — While many are still staying safe at home in quarantine, more Filipinos are going over to social media in search for easy-to-do, yet unique recipes, they can learn and serve to loved ones or post on their accounts. For the country’s fastest-growing social media app KUMU, fostering a love for the culinary arts…

Foodpanda, Kumu team up to feed frontliners and stay-at-home customers | ANC

May 7, 2020 | 1 min read

[embed]https://youtu.be/ddUqV1Apr38[/embed] Foodpanda, Kumu team up to feed frontliners and stay-at-home customers | ANC Original post on ANC 24/7 on April 30, 2020—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddUqV1Apr38

This app helps keep at least 1,000 PH jobs, provides hope this Labor Day

May 7, 2020 | 4 mins read

This May 1, 2020, we face an unusual situation. As we celebrate Labor Day in the country, we also mourn the loss of jobs due to COVID-19. The Department of Labor and Employment recently estimated the number of displaced Filipino workers at 1.048 Million, and the country’s unemployment rate at 7.5% as of mid-March. Kumu,…

Digital: Kumu helps Filipinos Generate Revenue during ECQ with 6 Livestream Shows keeping at least 1,000 Jobs

May 1, 2020 | 4 mins read

Manila, Philippines — As we celebrate Labor Day in the country, we also mourn the loss of jobs due to COVID-19. The Department of Labor and Employment recently estimated the number of displaced Filipino workers at 1.048 Million, and the country’s unemployment rate at 7.5% as of mid-March. Kumu, a Filipino app start-up backed by…

Insight: KUMU’s Chief Architect Andrew Pineda on Building a Pinoy-Centric Social Media App for Young Creative and Fun-Loving Individuals

May 1, 2020 | 5 mins read

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Architects are defined as designers who supervise the construction of structures from the planning phase to its finishing touches. The same goes for KUMU’s Chief Architect Andrew Pineda only his work entails building a social media app that appeals to creative and fun-loving individuals while devising solutions that can help them and let them…