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On the final Saturday before the elections, thousands of motorcycle riders rallied behind the Angkasangga Partylist in a massive show of force dubbed the Angkasangga Grand Motorcade. The event marked the culmination of the campaign, as the convoy brought George Royeca, first nominee of Angkasangga Partylist (#107 on the ballot), straight to the gates of Congress—a powerful and symbolic gesture reflecting the sector’s readiness to push for change.

Starting in Pasay City, the motorcade moved through major areas of Metro Manila. Riders from different backgrounds—including bikers, delivery drivers, tricycle operators, and transport advocates—joined along the route. A highlight of the day was a symbolic handover at Batasan Hills, right in front of the House of Representatives, signaling the riding community’s collective hope that Royeca would soon represent them in Congress.

In a display of unity beyond Metro Manila, riders in Cebu and Batangas also organized simultaneous motorcades, echoing the call for representation and support for the sector across the archipelago.

“It was a simple gesture, but deeply meaningful,” Mr. Royeca said. “The riders brought me to Congress not just physically, but symbolically. This campaign has always been about them, and this moment reflected that.”

The event culminated at Pop Up in Katipunan, Quezon City, where a short program brought together supporters and volunteers. The atmosphere was energized but grounded in purpose. Addressing the crowd of riders who had followed him from Pasay to Quezon City, Mr. Royeca delivered a message that summed up the heart of the movement:

“Today, you didn’t just ride with me—you brought our entire community one step closer to real representation. For years, we’ve moved the nation without protection, without recognition. But now, we’re done being left behind. This isn’t the end of the ride—it’s just the beginning. And together, we’re taking our place in Congress.”

Angkasangga was built from the ground up by the riding community, evolving from the successful Angkas platform that has supported tens of thousands of riders through safety training, government benefits, and financial inclusion. Now, the partylist seeks to institutionalize this model on a national level, expanding protections and opportunities to millions of Filipinos who rely on motorcycles for their livelihood—including food delivery riders, tricycle drivers, and informal transport workers.

Angkasangga is campaigning on a platform focused on three key legislative goals: the passage of a Motorcycle Taxi Law, the creation of a Magna Carta for TODA to finally provide long-overdue benefits to tricycle drivers, and a measure to separate food and parcel delivery riders from the Motorcycle Taxi for Hire Act, which currently groups them under the same outdated framework.

“We’ve proven that a well-run, rider-focused system works,” Mr. Royeca said. “Now it’s time to take that to Congress, and build policies that recognize the realities of our work, and the value we bring to the economy every day.”

As the sun set on the final day of campaigning, Angkasangga closed its campaign the same way it began: on the road, with the community that made it possible.