Following a fatal motorcycle stunt accident, government officials, law enforcement, and road safety advocates gathered at the #MakeMarilaqueSafeAgain event to address safety concerns on Marilaque Highway. The movement, spearheaded by Angkas, the country's largest motorcycle taxi company, emphasizes the need for proper rider training and stricter enforcement against illegal racing. The event saw commitments from Tanay Mayor, Senator JV Ejercito, LTO, and PNP Highway Patrol to improve regulations and crack down on dangerous activities. Angkas CEO George Royeca stressed that while enforcement is crucial, long-term solutions lie in rider education and awareness.
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.
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.
Royeca, the first nominee of the Angkasangga Party-list , 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.
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