October
25
2022
As part of a push to win retail investors back from online gambling and crypto, PSE president and CEO Ramon Monzon is courting listings from consumer-facing names — among them Angkas, the Creador-backed motorcycle taxi platform, which he said plans to go public as early as this year and could draw in its own passengers and partner riders as shareholders. The exchange counts just 3.64 million stock market accounts against roughly 10 million online gambling accounts.
As part of a push to win retail investors back from online gambling and crypto, PSE president and CEO Ramon Monzon is courting listings from consumer-facing names — among them Angkas, the Creador-backed motorcycle taxi platform, which he said plans to go public as early as this year and could draw in its own passengers and partner riders as shareholders. The exchange counts just 3.64 million stock market accounts against roughly 10 million online gambling accounts.
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Listed fuel retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. has partnered with Angkas to give its Cebu partner riders ₱2 off per liter of gasoline, ₱1 off per liter of diesel, and a free quarterly motorcycle wash under Light Fuels' Light Rewards Suki Program. The tie-up opens up roughly a third of Cebu's motorcycle taxi market — capped at 9,000 riders across three accredited operators — to Top Line's retail arm, which sees potential for as much as 42,000 liters in daily fuel sales.
Listed fuel retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. has partnered with Angkas to give its Cebu partner riders ₱2 off per liter of gasoline, ₱1 off per liter of diesel, and a free quarterly motorcycle wash under Light Fuels' Light Rewards Suki Program. The tie-up opens up roughly a third of Cebu's motorcycle taxi market — capped at 9,000 riders across three accredited operators — to Top Line's retail arm, which sees potential for as much as 42,000 liters in daily fuel sales.
Angkas moved its rider and biker communications off high-cost ad-hoc SMS and onto MoEngage as a central segmentation and journey-orchestration layer, using automated flows to nudge passengers at booking drop-off points and push timely earnings and incentive prompts to drivers. The platform reports up to 30% higher and faster adoption of driver incentive programs, up to 10% higher conversion, and roughly 30% savings on communication costs — plus new revenue from turning in-app spaces into targeted ad placements
Angkas moved its rider and biker communications off high-cost ad-hoc SMS and onto MoEngage as a central segmentation and journey-orchestration layer, using automated flows to nudge passengers at booking drop-off points and push timely earnings and incentive prompts to drivers. The platform reports up to 30% higher and faster adoption of driver incentive programs, up to 10% higher conversion, and roughly 30% savings on communication costs — plus new revenue from turning in-app spaces into targeted ad placements
Angkas is looking to grow AngCars, the four-wheel ride-hailing service it launched in Metro Manila in 2024, beyond its current fleet of roughly a thousand units and into the provinces. CEO George Royeca said the priority is putting more EVs on the road — the company has been working with vendors in China and the Philippines toward a larger electric fleet — while it awaits passage of the Motorcycles-for-Hire Act and a DOTr order covering continued two-wheel operations.
Angkas is looking to grow AngCars, the four-wheel ride-hailing service it launched in Metro Manila in 2024, beyond its current fleet of roughly a thousand units and into the provinces. CEO George Royeca said the priority is putting more EVs on the road — the company has been working with vendors in China and the Philippines toward a larger electric fleet — while it awaits passage of the Motorcycles-for-Hire Act and a DOTr order covering continued two-wheel operations.
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the DOTr will issue a Department Order letting motorcycle taxis operate legally while a permanent law remains pending, on condition that operators comply with the department's recent road safety order and existing roadworthiness and driver-qualification standards. The move followed his meeting with Angkas founder George Royeca, who called it a win for the thousands of riders who depend on MC taxis for a living and pushed for motorcycles to be folded into the national transport plan.
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the DOTr will issue a Department Order letting motorcycle taxis operate legally while a permanent law remains pending, on condition that operators comply with the department's recent road safety order and existing roadworthiness and driver-qualification standards. The move followed his meeting with Angkas founder George Royeca, who called it a win for the thousands of riders who depend on MC taxis for a living and pushed for motorcycles to be folded into the national transport plan.
With the MC taxi pilot program having wrapped in 2024 and the Motorcycle Taxi Bill still stuck in Congress, the DOTr under Sec. Vince Dizon moved to prepare a Department Order keeping motorcycle taxis legally operating in the interim. The action followed a direct appeal from Angkas founder and Angkasangga first nominee George Royeca, who framed the order as a stopgap protecting rider income and commuter access while a permanent legislative framework is pursued.
With the MC taxi pilot program having wrapped in 2024 and the Motorcycle Taxi Bill still stuck in Congress, the DOTr under Sec. Vince Dizon moved to prepare a Department Order keeping motorcycle taxis legally operating in the interim. The action followed a direct appeal from Angkas founder and Angkasangga first nominee George Royeca, who framed the order as a stopgap protecting rider income and commuter access while a permanent legislative framework is pursued.
Angkas CEO George Royeca met with JV Ambrosio — the University of the East electrical engineering student who went viral for riding on the side to fund his studies — and pledged to cover his tuition for his remaining semesters. Ambrosio, who carries 31 units while riding after class, had pushed back on assumptions that he was asking for donations, and says he now hopes to intern at Angkas and eventually work as one of its engineers.
Angkas CEO George Royeca met with JV Ambrosio — the University of the East electrical engineering student who went viral for riding on the side to fund his studies — and pledged to cover his tuition for his remaining semesters. Ambrosio, who carries 31 units while riding after class, had pushed back on assumptions that he was asking for donations, and says he now hopes to intern at Angkas and eventually work as one of its engineers.
Angkas' "Ako Si Angkas" campaign uses billboards and video to retell the stories of its 30,000 riders as providers and dreamers rather than anonymous helmets — among them Melody Manalansan-Viray, part of the platform's first batch of women riders, who rode her way to a computer engineering degree and a home for her family, and Harprit Singh Brar, a UPLB doctorate holder who pushes back on assumptions that riders are uneducated. The campaign frames access to safe, affordable transport as a matter of inclusion, with the rider's own dignity at the center of it.
Angkas' "Ako Si Angkas" campaign uses billboards and video to retell the stories of its 30,000 riders as providers and dreamers rather than anonymous helmets — among them Melody Manalansan-Viray, part of the platform's first batch of women riders, who rode her way to a computer engineering degree and a home for her family, and Harprit Singh Brar, a UPLB doctorate holder who pushes back on assumptions that riders are uneducated. The campaign frames access to safe, affordable transport as a matter of inclusion, with the rider's own dignity at the center of it.
Angkas CEO and Angkasangga Partylist first nominee George Royeca backed Sens. Grace Poe and Raffy Tulfo's push to enact a motorcycle taxi regulation law, arguing it would raise service quality and open up jobs while making mandatory, continuing rider training a core requirement. Angkas was the first TNC to build its own basic motorcycle driving program, and a third-party Triple A audit puts its safety record at 99.997 percent.
Angkas CEO and Angkasangga Partylist first nominee George Royeca backed Sens. Grace Poe and Raffy Tulfo's push to enact a motorcycle taxi regulation law, arguing it would raise service quality and open up jobs while making mandatory, continuing rider training a core requirement. Angkas was the first TNC to build its own basic motorcycle driving program, and a third-party Triple A audit puts its safety record at 99.997 percent.
Angkas signed an agreement with the SSS on August 5 giving 30,000 partner bikers across Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro access to social security as self-employed members — covering sickness, maternity, disability, retirement, funeral, and death benefits, plus calamity loans and Employees' Compensation coverage for work-related incidents. Contributions can be collected by Angkas itself, starting as low as ₱570 a month.
Angkas signed an agreement with the SSS on August 5 giving 30,000 partner bikers across Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro access to social security as self-employed members — covering sickness, maternity, disability, retirement, funeral, and death benefits, plus calamity loans and Employees' Compensation coverage for work-related incidents. Contributions can be collected by Angkas itself, starting as low as ₱570 a month.
Angkas launched the Angkasosyo Hub in July 2023, letting biker-partners convert their own sari-sari stores and carinderias into rest stops for riders working the area — who get free snacks, coffee, and a ₱10 discount per visit that the company remits back to the owner monthly. For Pasay chapter president Allen Llevan, whose store inspired the program, daily takings have roughly doubled from about ₱700 to ₱1,500.
Angkas launched the Angkasosyo Hub in July 2023, letting biker-partners convert their own sari-sari stores and carinderias into rest stops for riders working the area — who get free snacks, coffee, and a ₱10 discount per visit that the company remits back to the owner monthly. For Pasay chapter president Allen Llevan, whose store inspired the program, daily takings have roughly doubled from about ₱700 to ₱1,500.
Angkas is expanding in-house financing so low-income rider partners can own their motorcycles — loans running roughly ₱80,000 to ₱160,000, with banks and dealerships brought in to fund larger amounts — alongside seed capital for riders wanting to open a carinderia, paresan, or sari-sari store. CEO George Royeca said the company is also pushing Pag-IBIG literacy among its bikers, giving public transport drivers housing fund contributions for what he called the first time, with the goal of getting them into their own homes within five years.
Angkas is expanding in-house financing so low-income rider partners can own their motorcycles — loans running roughly ₱80,000 to ₱160,000, with banks and dealerships brought in to fund larger amounts — alongside seed capital for riders wanting to open a carinderia, paresan, or sari-sari store. CEO George Royeca said the company is also pushing Pag-IBIG literacy among its bikers, giving public transport drivers housing fund contributions for what he called the first time, with the goal of getting them into their own homes within five years.
Angkas has partnered with Pag-IBIG to open up more accessible housing loan options for its riders, part of what CEO George Royeca frames as a holistic approach to strengthening the social safety net of bikers and their families. The tie-up follows the company's Alagang Angkas: Pamilya Weekend in Cainta, Rizal, where riders' households got free health screenings, eye and dental checkups, plus haircuts, massages, and other wellness services.
Angkas has partnered with Pag-IBIG to open up more accessible housing loan options for its riders, part of what CEO George Royeca frames as a holistic approach to strengthening the social safety net of bikers and their families. The tie-up follows the company's Alagang Angkas: Pamilya Weekend in Cainta, Rizal, where riders' households got free health screenings, eye and dental checkups, plus haircuts, massages, and other wellness services.
Angkas teamed up with SariSuki to launch the Angkas Weekend Market, giving partner riders and their wives free stall space to sell their own products at the company's Cainta office on select weekends from 19 November to 31 December 2023. CEO George Royeca pitched it as a way for the wider community to buy directly from small-scale entrepreneurs within the rider network, which spans 50,000 biker-partners and over eight million app downloads.
Angkas teamed up with SariSuki to launch the Angkas Weekend Market, giving partner riders and their wives free stall space to sell their own products at the company's Cainta office on select weekends from 19 November to 31 December 2023. CEO George Royeca pitched it as a way for the wider community to buy directly from small-scale entrepreneurs within the rider network, which spans 50,000 biker-partners and over eight million app downloads.
On National Heroes' Day, August 29, 2022, Angkas waived its commission on every booking — rides and deliveries alike — so partner riders took home the full fare. CEO George Royeca cast the gesture as recognition for the bikers who fought to regulate and professionalize the motorcycle taxi industry, crediting them with giving commuters back their mobility and, with a safety rating of 99.997% across millions of bookings, dismantling the "kamote rider" stereotype.
On National Heroes' Day, August 29, 2022, Angkas waived its commission on every booking — rides and deliveries alike — so partner riders took home the full fare. CEO George Royeca cast the gesture as recognition for the bikers who fought to regulate and professionalize the motorcycle taxi industry, crediting them with giving commuters back their mobility and, with a safety rating of 99.997% across millions of bookings, dismantling the "kamote rider" stereotype.
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Angkas partnered with the Pasay City government in August 2020 to give free rides and protective shields to healthcare workers, focusing on staff at Pasay City General Hospital and the Philippine Air Force General Hospital, whose commutes had thinned out under MECQ. At Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano's request, the company also agreed to train and deploy bikers as contact tracers — making Pasay the third Metro Manila LGU after Manila and Pasig to receive the shields-and-free-rides package.
Angkas partnered with the Pasay City government in August 2020 to give free rides and protective shields to healthcare workers, focusing on staff at Pasay City General Hospital and the Philippine Air Force General Hospital, whose commutes had thinned out under MECQ. At Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano's request, the company also agreed to train and deploy bikers as contact tracers — making Pasay the third Metro Manila LGU after Manila and Pasig to receive the shields-and-free-rides package.
With mass transport suspended across Metro Manila under MECQ in August 2020, Angkas deployed 1,000 riders to ferry medical frontliners to and from work for free, stationing them near hospitals including PGH, San Lazaro, East Avenue Medical Center, and Tala, with health workers only needing to show their IDs to hitch a ride. The company also handed over 1,000 protective barriers to the Joint Task Force COVID Shield, which prioritized distribution to riders regularly ferrying relatives and partners working on the frontlines.
With mass transport suspended across Metro Manila under MECQ in August 2020, Angkas deployed 1,000 riders to ferry medical frontliners to and from work for free, stationing them near hospitals including PGH, San Lazaro, East Avenue Medical Center, and Tala, with health workers only needing to show their IDs to hitch a ride. The company also handed over 1,000 protective barriers to the Joint Task Force COVID Shield, which prioritized distribution to riders regularly ferrying relatives and partners working on the frontlines.
Angkas and DOT-NCR partner to offer Vespa motorcycle city tours in Metro Manila, promoting local tourism and providing a unique experience for visitors and residents alike.
Angkas and DOT-NCR partner to offer Vespa motorcycle city tours in Metro Manila, promoting local tourism and providing a unique experience for visitors and residents alike.
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Angeline Tham is recognized as one of Go Negosyo's Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs for her commitment to improving commuters' lives and providing livelihood opportunities to motorcycle riders in the Philippines.
Angeline Tham is recognized as one of Go Negosyo's Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs for her commitment to improving commuters' lives and providing livelihood opportunities to motorcycle riders in the Philippines.
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Angkas CEO George Royeca, formerly Chief Transport Advocate, expresses gratitude for the support in uplifting biker partners and emphasizes the company's commitment to ending poverty through livelihood opportunities and training for motorcycle owners.
Angkas CEO George Royeca, formerly Chief Transport Advocate, expresses gratitude for the support in uplifting biker partners and emphasizes the company's commitment to ending poverty through livelihood opportunities and training for motorcycle owners.
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Angkas partners with actress Vilma Santos in a campaign promoting safe and reliable transportation in the Philippines, calling attention to the company's commitment to passenger safety and improving transportation options for commuters.
Angkas partners with actress Vilma Santos in a campaign promoting safe and reliable transportation in the Philippines, calling attention to the company's commitment to passenger safety and improving transportation options for commuters.
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Angkas supports the local motorcycle community at MakinaMoto event, honoring rider partners and groups. Awards were given for safe riding, content creation, and industry impact. CEO George Royeca, formerly Chief Transport Advocate, expresses pride and commitment to the partnership. Angkas Malakas!
Angkas supports the local motorcycle community at MakinaMoto event, honoring rider partners and groups. Awards were given for safe riding, content creation, and industry impact. CEO George Royeca, formerly Chief Transport Advocate, expresses pride and commitment to the partnership. Angkas Malakas!
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Angkas receives widespread support as public market and street vendors proudly wear Angkas shirts bearing safety slogans, highlighting the company's commitment to safety and earning trust from the community.
Angkas receives widespread support as public market and street vendors proudly wear Angkas shirts bearing safety slogans, highlighting the company's commitment to safety and earning trust from the community.
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Angeline Tham, founder of Angkas, makes an impact at the Global Summit of Women, advocating for gender diversity and inspiring women entrepreneurs worldwide.
Angeline Tham, founder of Angkas, makes an impact at the Global Summit of Women, advocating for gender diversity and inspiring women entrepreneurs worldwide.
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Angkas proposes Motorcycle Nanopreneur Program, empowering motorcycle owners in the Philippines to become small business owners. The initiative aims to create job opportunities, promote safety, and address financial inclusion.
Angkas proposes Motorcycle Nanopreneur Program, empowering motorcycle owners in the Philippines to become small business owners. The initiative aims to create job opportunities, promote safety, and address financial inclusion.
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Angkas unveils exclusive merchandise line at Rampa Manila Fashion Show, combining fashion and functionality. The collection reflects their innovative spirit and commitment to urban mobility, allowing fans to showcase their support in style.
Angkas unveils exclusive merchandise line at Rampa Manila Fashion Show, combining fashion and functionality. The collection reflects their innovative spirit and commitment to urban mobility, allowing fans to showcase their support in style.
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Angkas CEO, George Royeca, praises rider's college degree achieved through Angkas, highlighting commitment to alternative jobs. The success story of Kleiy Escalona exemplifies Angkas' mission to provide opportunities for a better future. Ito ang Alagang Angkas!
Angkas CEO, George Royeca, praises rider's college degree achieved through Angkas, highlighting commitment to alternative jobs. The success story of Kleiy Escalona exemplifies Angkas' mission to provide opportunities for a better future. Ito ang Alagang Angkas!
Metro Manila Development Authority and Angkas has signed a deal to work hand in hand in dealing road accident in metro manila and other parts of Luzon.
Metro Manila Development Authority and Angkas has signed a deal to work hand in hand in dealing road accident in metro manila and other parts of Luzon.
Metro Manila Development Authority and Angkas has signed a deal to work hand in hand in dealing road accident in metro manila and other parts of Luzon.
Metro Manila Development Authority and Angkas has signed a deal to work hand in hand in dealing road accident in metro manila and other parts of Luzon.
