Team Payaman
Filipino content creator collective

Team Payaman
OccupationsContent creators, vloggers, editors
Years active2015–present
YouTube information
Channel
  • Team Payaman
Subscribers542 thousand
Views744 thousand
Websiteteampayamanfair.com

The Team Payaman is a group of Filipino vloggers and content creators founded by Lincoln "Cong TV" Cortez Velasquez in 2015. The group are known for humorous videos with no specific topic that cover a wide range of everyday life, with members who are also independent influencers. The group also ventured into esports and gaming events.[1]

History

Lincoln Cortez Velasquez, also known as Cong TV, the founder of the group (pictured in 2017)

Team Payaman was formed in 2015 by Lincoln Cortez Velasquez, or also known as Cong TV. According to Cong TV, the group started as a "trip" (just for fun) and grew as the members realized they could enjoy creating content while also earning a living.[2] Josh Pint, the group's video editor, said working with the group helped him become more confident and creative. Cong TV added that the members were shy at first but learned to work together.[2] The group lived together in a house called the "Payamansion", where they recorded most of their videos. Their content shows true-to-life and humor that many young Filipinos can relate to. When some members started their own families, they moved out but still worked together on projects.[3]

The group rose to prominence in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. In November, Team Payaman became involved in esports by representing the Happy Feet Emperors in The Nationals, the country's first franchise-based esports league. The group also joined smaller tournaments as part of their efforts to gain more competitive experience.[4]

In 2021, Team Payaman started a podcast called Payaman Insider on Spotify. It is hosted by Junnie Boy, RogerRaker, Peachy Twice, and Boss Tryke. On the show, they share stories from their everyday lives, talk about funny experiences, and let listeners see what it is like to be part of the group.[5]

In 2022, several members in Team Payaman supported the Philippine Mobile Legends: Bang Bang team Sibol, at the Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam, acting as "buffs" and cheering on the players.[6]

In 2023, Zildjian James Parma, also known as "Kulob" uploaded his first vlog, where he talked about his short time with Cong TV and Team Payaman. He said he went back home to Albay to focus on his studies and mentioned a misunderstanding with a member over a joke about a social media influencer. He also discussed the unreleased music video for his song "Ligaw Tingin" and explained his pairing with Viy Cortez's younger sister Yiv Cortez. Cong TV confirmed he did not know Parma had a girlfriend at the time. Parma was first noticed by Cong TV when he held up a sign asking for help to start a career in entertainment.[7]

In 2024, male members of Team Payaman joined the Star Magic All-Star Games at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Cong TV served as coach for Cong's Anbilibabol Basketball troop, which faced the Shooting Stars Blue team led by actors Donny Pangilinan and Ronnie Alonte. His team was made up of fellow YouTubers, relatives, and close friends, including Junnie Boy, Boss Keng, Burong, Dudut Lang, Mentos, Bok, and other collaborators.[8]

Members

The core members of Team Payaman include:

Some members have moved out of the Payamansion or paused their stay, including Seth Simon "Tita Krissy Aquino" Liu to focus on their families or other activities but continue to collaborate on projects.

Works

Music

In 2022, two years after the death of Emman Nimedez, the members of Team Payaman later came together to release an unreleased song in his memory. The track was uploaded to Nimedez's YouTube channel and was completed with the help of his close friends Awi Columna, Kiyo, and Alisson Shore. The music video, directed by Titus Cee, featured Emman's father Daddy Louie, driving a jeep with several Team Payaman members, including Cong TV, Junnie Boy, RogerRaker, Boss Keng, Yow, and others, appearing alongside him.[9]

In 2023, Team Payaman members Dudut and Pat Velasquez released a Christmas song titled "Araw-araw Lang Pasko". The song was written and composed by Awi Columna and Cong TV.[10]

Videos

In 2020, Team Payaman and Cong TV created two short films in memory of their late friend Emman Nimedez to help raise funds for his family. The group split into Team A, which made "Skyline", and Team B, which made "Pop Love". Both films were uploaded to Cong TV's YouTube channel on August 31, and featured several members of Team Payaman, honoring Nimedez's nickname "Pambansang Oppa" and his viral videos.[11][12]

Others

In 2023, Team Payaman held its first Team Payaman Fair and brought together fans from different places, including those who traveled to support the group. Other social media personalities such as Toni Fowler, Flow G, Angelica Yap, and Rana Harake were also present.[13] The group continued to hold the fair in the years that followed.

References

  1. ^ Licup, Michelle. "Team Payaman's content creators changing the rules of stardom". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  2. ^ a b "How online vlogging and streaming changed the world for Cong and Team Payaman". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  3. ^ Anoc, Aimee. "TEAM PAYAMAN: Kilalanin ang content creators na bumubuo nito". GMA Network. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  4. ^ Dannug, Jonash (November 12, 2020). "Cong TV's Team Payaman to represent Happy Feet in The Nationals". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  5. ^ "'Para sa mga patuloy na nangangarap': Vlogger crew Team Payaman now on Spotify". ABS-CBN. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  6. ^ "Team Payaman nagbigay-suporta sa Sibol ML:BB team sa Vietnam". ABS-CBN. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  7. ^ Bernardino, Stephanie (September 25, 2023). "Zild's vlog about Cong TV, Team Payaman goes viral". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  8. ^ Sabio, Nikka. "Star Magic stars, It's Showtime family and Team Payaman to compete in Star Magic All-Star Games 2024". ABS-CBN. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  9. ^ "Team Payaman inilabas ang unreleased song ni Emman Nimedez, fans napaiyak". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 17, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  10. ^ Cong TV (December 24, 2023). "ARAW ARAW LANG PASKO" (Team Payaman Christmas ID). Retrieved January 14, 2026 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ "WATCH: Cong TV and Team Payaman Create Short Films in Honor of Emman Nimedez - When In Manila". When In Manila. September 1, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  12. ^ "Team Payaman inilabas ang unreleased song ni Emman Nimedez, fans napaiyak". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 17, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  13. ^ Certeza, Yenny (June 11, 2023). "VIYLine Media Group: The Team Behind the Success of Team Payaman Fair - ViyLine Media Group". Retrieved January 15, 2026.
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