Royeca, Angkas CEO, wheels into 2025 political arena to represent informal sector

MANILA, Philippines — George Royeca, CEO of ride hailing app Angkas, has thrown his hat into the political ring as he called for congressional representation of the informal sector which he described as the 'backbone of the local economy.'

MANILA, Philippines — George Royeca , CEO of ride hailing app Angkas , has thrown his hat into the political ring as he called for congressional representation of the informal sector which he described as the 'backbone of the local economy.''I have made the decision to enter the political arena and advocate for this cause,' Royeca said in his remarks during the awarding of The Manila Times' Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities on Thursday.

Angkas,' Royeca helped revolutionize ride-hailing in the Philippines.With over eight million downloads and 50,000 biker-partners, Angkas is considered as the foremost app-based service provider in the country.'I know this sector inside out. I understand the business side, the ecosystem, the regulatory hurdles and most importantly I understand the individual heroes that keep it all running,' said Royeca.He noted the need to 'reframe' how people see informal workers.

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Angkas CEO Wheels Into 2025 Political Arena To Represent Informal Sector

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