Angkasangga Party-List Pushes for the Inclusion of Motorcycles in the National Transport Plan
Recognizing the critical role of motorcycles in addressing transportation challenges, the Angkasangga Party-list has pledged to integrate them into the national transport plan to improve mobility and provide economic opportunities for informal workers. Angkasangga Party-list First Nominee and Angkas CEO George Royeca made this commitment during the 29th National Convention of the Kababayan Riders Association for a New Cultural Harmony and Order Inc. (KARANCHO), held in Davao City on Jan. 25. “Our goal is to integrate motorcycles more comprehensively into the national transport plan. Doing so will lead to greater economic opportunities for informal workers and uplift the lives of our tricycle drivers, vendors, and freelancers,” Royeca said. “We believe that motorcycles are essential in addressing transportation challenges, especially in underserved areas, as they provide affordable and dependable means of mobility, especially for our workers who serve as breadwinners,” he added. Royeca also reiterated Angkasangga’s commitment to championing the rights and welfare of informal workers in Congress and addressing urgent issues like public transportation, job creation, and worker protection. Angkasangga advocates for key labor reforms, including paid sick leave and government-mandated benefits for informal workers and accident insurance for members of the Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (TODA). Television and movie [...]
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Recognizing the critical role of motorcycles in addressing transportation challenges, the Angkasangga Party-list has pledged to integrate them into the national transport plan to improve mobility and provide economic opportunities for informal workers.
Angkasangga Party-list First Nominee and Angkas CEO George Royeca made this commitment during the 29th National Convention of the Kababayan Riders Association for a New Cultural Harmony and Order Inc. (KARANCHO), held in Davao City on Jan. 25.
“Our goal is to integrate motorcycles more comprehensively into the national transport plan. Doing so will lead to greater economic opportunities for informal workers and uplift the lives of our tricycle drivers, vendors, and freelancers,” Royeca said.
“We believe that motorcycles are essential in addressing transportation challenges, especially in underserved areas, as they provide affordable and dependable means of mobility, especially for our workers who serve as breadwinners,” he added.
Royeca also reiterated Angkasangga’s commitment to championing the rights and welfare of informal workers in Congress and addressing urgent issues like public transportation, job creation, and worker protection.
Angkasangga advocates for key labor reforms, including paid sick leave and government-mandated benefits for informal workers and accident insurance for members of the Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (TODA).
Television and movie personality Vice Ganda recently declared full support for Angkasangga Partylist and its advocacy to promote the welfare of breadwinners, especially in the informal sector.
“Sa dami ng pinagdaanan ninyo sa pagsuporta sa pamilya niyo, kailangan niyo ng kasangga na proproteksyunan at susuportahan kayo. At ‘yan ang 107 Angkasangga,” Vice Ganda said, lauding Royeca’s strong commitment to representing and protecting the country’s workers.
