First Nominee George Royeca of Angkasangga Partylist unveiled an ambitious legislative agenda focused on public transport safety and the professionalization of informal transport workers.

With recent high-profile transport tragedies — including deadly incidents at SCTEX and NAIA Terminal 1 — bringing renewed urgency to the issue, Royeca underscored the need to institutionalize road safety across the country’s fragmented transport sector. In particular, he pointed to the over 20 million Filipinos who rely on motorcycles for livelihood as a vulnerable yet vital group in urgent need of protection.

In response to these concerns, Angkasangga Partylist has announced a plan to formalize safety standards for motorcycle riders nationwide. The partylist, which advocates for integrating the Angkas system into official government policy, aims to ensure that all motorcycle operators—regardless of their role, whether for hire, delivery, or local TODAs—receive equal access to safety training, insurance, and benefits. 

“More than 20 million Filipinos use motorcycles to support their families,” Royeca said. “You don’t have to be a genius to be a good provider. But if you’re going to use a motorcycle for work, you need to be trained and know how to stay safe.”

Royeca explained how Angkas built a 99.997% safety record through strict safety protocols. Before joining Angkas, bikers must pass NBI clearance, practical and written tests, classroom training on road safety, and modules on traffic signs and riding with passengers. All rides are tracked for accountability. “Everything is recorded,” Royeca said. “If there’s an accident or investigation, we can trace what really happened. That level of safety and accountability should be normal — not a luxury.”

Angkas didn’t wait for the government to create training programs — it built its own, setting the standard that the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) later adopted. Royeca wants this kind of system — rider-first, safety-focused, and professionally run — to become the law for all informal transport workers. He also said feedback from passengers continues to play a vital role in maintaining discipline among bikers.

But the vision doesn’t stop at motorcycles. Royeca said Angkasangga is fighting for a broader national public transport plan. This means including not just bikers, but also jeepney drivers, bus operators, and others in a program that promotes better safety, fair standards, and smart infrastructure. “We’re doing this for public safety,” he said. “It’s not just about motorcycles — we want safer transport for everyone.”

To make these goals a reality, Angkasangga is pushing for three key laws. First is the Motorcycle Taxi Law, which will formally regulate motorcycle ride-hailing services. Second is the Magna Carta for TODA, which will give tricycle drivers long-overdue benefits like accident insurance. Third is a new law that will specifically support delivery and courier riders, who are currently not fully recognized under existing transport laws.

Royeca had one final message to voters:

“Vote Angkasangga, #107 on the ballot — for a better future for riders, breadwinners, and our informal workers.”