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How KC Montero balances ‘Ang Probinsyano’ with life as tech executive

March 4, 2020 | 3 mins read

MANILA, Philippines — After being away from the television scene for a long time, American DJ, host and actor KC Montero is now a mainstay in long-time running show “Ang Probinsyano.” His character, Lance, forms part of a drug triumvirate alongside Jacob (Marc Abaya) and Migz (Kean Cipriano), an added excitement to which the producers…

Also a Platform for Pinoy Art, KUMU to Giveaway Exclusive Collectibles

September 15, 2019 | 2 mins read

Filipinos know their art and culture well, and the country is rich in both. In this age when Millennials and Gen Zers are constantly connected to the rest of the online world and are more susceptible to global influences, preserving the true essence of Filipino art becomes a priority. Rising local app KUMU is all…

KUMU breaks the internet as FRANKIANA goes live to greet fans

September 15, 2019 | 2 mins read

Philippine live streaming app KUMU took the top spot in last Tuesday’s trending topics on social media platform Twitter via #StarHuntKumuFRANKIANA featuring Pinoy Big Brother Otso Batch 4 standouts Franki Russell and Diana Mackey, with fellow PBB batchmate Kiara Takahashi, joining the duo during their live stream. The hashtag went over the 75,000 mark at 6PM, Tuesday.…

James Reid Hosts KUMU’s Latest Game Show, “THAT LYRIC SHOW”

September 13, 2019 | 2 mins read

[embed]https://youtu.be/-Qnhp09KGzI[/embed] Who better than Multimedia Prince James Reid to grace KUMU’s latest gameshow entitled That Lyric Show — an exciting musical game where players can win up to Php10,000 in cash by filling in the next line of the missing lyrics from the featured songs. KUMU becomes the perfect platform for the versatile actor’s brainchild label Careless Music.…

Kumu Gives Away Over PHP1 Million Cash Prizes via Kapamilya Stars

September 13, 2019 | 2 mins read

[embed]https://youtu.be/Zjjoc41z3SY[/embed] In celebration of Kumu’s 1 million downloads on its first anniversary, the live streaming mobile app is giving away over PHP1 million worth of cash prizes weekly with the stars of hit ABS-CBN Kapamilya teleseryes Killer Bride, Past Present Perfect, Kadenang Ginto, The General’s Daughter, and Ang Probinsyano. Each week until September 23, 2019, a Kapamilya star…

There’s A Wheel, There’s A Way! Livestreaming app Kumu rolls out their first campaign for the month of August

August 5, 2019 | 2 mins read

What has an awesome community for content creators and is giving away stuff with wheels? Kumu! The content platform and emerging tech startup Kumu is encouraging you to produce your very own content and engage your viewers for a chance to win prizes with wheels. The mechanics is easy: download the Kumu app (if you…

There’s A Wheel, There’s A Way! Livestreaming app Kumu rolls out their first campaign for the month of August

August 5, 2019 | 2 mins read

What has an awesome community for content creators and is giving away stuff with wheels? Kumu! The content platform and emerging tech startup Kumu is encouraging you to produce your very own content and engage your viewers for a chance to win prizes with wheels. The mechanics is easy: download the Kumu app (if you…

The World is a Stage with Kumu

July 31, 2019 | 4 mins read

If there’s one thing that Pinoys love, it’s the limelight! All around the country there are singing contests, dance contests, and beauty pageants. When you turn on the television, you will find Pinoys with some hidden talent or skill showcasing it on national television. Noontime variety shows regularly develop competitions for all ages. Even outside…

Jeepney TV is now on Kumu!

July 30, 2019 | 2 mins read

[embed]https://youtu.be/GYfU4ZBbgmw[/embed] ABS-CBN subsidiary channel Jeepney TV has now joined forces with content platform and livestreaming app Kumu. For the first time ever, Jeepney TV will be having their own digital gameshow via Kumu’s flagship trivia game Quiz Mo Ko. Every Tuesday at 9 pm is a special quiz night for Kumu users, as Jeepney TV…