In the wake of a tragic “Superman” motorcycle stunt accident that claimed a rider’s life, government officials, law enforcement, and road safety advocates gathered at the #MakeMarilaqueSafeAgain event at the University of Rizal System Oval to address safety concerns along Marilaque Highway.
Leading the movement is Angkas, the country’s largest motorcycle taxi company, which has long advocated for proper training to ensure motorcycles are a safe and efficient mode of transport.
The viral accident, where a rider lost control during a dangerous stunt, has sparked public outcry and calls for stricter enforcement. Tanay Mayor Rex Manuel Tanjuatco, Senator JV Ejercito, the LTO, and the PNP Highway Patrol have committed to cracking down on illegal racing and improving regulations.
Angkas CEO George Royeca emphasized that while enforcement is necessary, the long-term solution lies in rider education. “This tragedy is a painful reminder that lives are at stake every time we take to the road,” Royeca said. “No one should lose a loved one to preventable accidents. We must do better—not just by enforcing rules, but by ensuring riders have the right training, discipline, and awareness to protect themselves and others.”
Through its 99.7% safety-rated training program, Angkas demonstrates that motorcycles can be safe when operated by properly trained riders, helping set the standard for the Motorcycle-for-Hire Act, which legalizes motorcycle taxis with established safety guidelines, fare rates, and rider certification.
Royeca, the first nominee of the Angkasangga Party-list (#107), has also advocated for policies to protect informal workers like habal-habal and TODA drivers, who often lack training and benefits. “Proper training saves lives,” he emphasized. “Motorcycles are not the enemy—lack of training and regulation is. If we can regulate motorcycle taxis, we can extend these protections to informal workers, making our roads safer for everyone.”
Public figures like Kim “Kuya Kim” Atienza and Jay Taruc echoed calls for a shift in motorcycle culture, urging responsibility over recklessness. With increased patrols and harsher penalties, the #MakeMarilaqueSafeAgain movement aims to combine enforcement with education for lasting change.
As the event concluded, stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to improving rider discipline, closing regulatory gaps, and raising safety awareness, with Angkas leading in professionalized training and advocacy for a safer motorcycle transportation future.
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