Pao Gumba is one of the very few homegrown Filipino ukulele virtuoso. He came from a musically inclined family in Kolambugan, Lanao Del Norte in Mindanao, Philippines. He joined the Ukulele Philippines family last April this yearHe also plays the guitar, piano, keyboards, bass guitar and drums; all self-taught. His music influences are Jake Shimabukuro, Kyas Ryo, Kolohe Kai, Greenday, Beatles, Keane and many more. He performed last year at the 2nd Mactan Ukulele Festival in Cebu, Philippines. He also collaborated with local Filipino artists like Manskee, Monty Macalino of Mayonnaise Band and Danita Paner of Ferown Band. He always plays love songs in his signature Susing’s Ukulele. His style is more of finger-style and instrumentals.

He was the 1st Philippine Ukulele Artist who represent at the 3rd Thailand International Ukulele Festival held in Bangkok Thailand last October 19 – 20 2013.