In a landmark move that reshapes the landscape of public transport advocacy, the country’s largest and most influential transport leaders have united in support of the Angkasangga Partylist, formally signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with its first nominee, George Royeca, in a summit that underscored long-awaited sectoral solidarity.
Representing a wide coalition of national organizationsāincluding tricycles (TODA), UV Express, jeepneys, van rentals, and taxisāthis alliance signals the consolidation of transport voices long divided by sectoral disputes and policy fragmentation. For the first time in decades, these groups have come together under a shared vision: a unified, empowered, and dignified future for every transport worker in the Philippines.
The historic MOA affirms collective action on pressing transport issues such as livelihood protection, modernization with dignity, and inclusive legislation. It also marks a turning point in relations between traditional transport groups and emerging mobility platforms, highlighting a commitment to cooperation over conflict in the evolving public transport ecosystem.
Present at the signing were key figures from national transport coalitions, including:
Ariel Lim, President of NACTODAP and the United Transport Alliance of the Philippines, emphasized the magnitude of the moment:
āThis MOA is more than symbolic. After years of division, we are now moving forward as one voice. The unity of our sector begins todayāwith Angkasangga as our common platform.ā
Lito Legaspi, Vice President of NACTODAP, expressed the full backing of grassroots TODA networks nationwide and called for immediate mobilization across barangays.
Juancho CapariƱo, leader of ACTO Nationwide Corp, pledged full alignment of the jeepney sector, reinforcing nationwide coordination under ACTOās expansive network.
Gerry Donesa, an established voice among Metro Manila taxi operators, underscored support from legacy transport players and their readiness to help shape a modern, inclusive future.
Remarkably, this coalition includes former opponents of motorcycle taxi operations, signaling a powerful shift in the industry. Groups that once filed legal cases against MC taxi platforms are now standing in solidarity with Angkasangga, recognizing the leadership and bridge-building efforts of George Royeca in bringing all sectors to the same table.
Royeca, the visionary behind Angkas and a long-standing advocate for transport workersā rights, welcomed the support with humility and resolve:
āThis is not just a political endorsementāitās a movement. From tricycles to jeepneys, UV Express, vans, and taxis, our transport heroes deserve representation, protection, and progress. Angkasangga exists to give voice to every driver, every operator, and every unsung hero of our roads. Today, we stand unitedāfor the first timeāas one transport sector.ā
This unprecedented show of unity marks the beginning of a new era in transport policymaking, where sectoral divisions give way to shared purpose, and the long-marginalized workforce of Philippine mobility takes its rightful seat at the policymaking table.
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