Angkas eyes 1m jobs for MC owners

The motorcycle taxi app Angkas has raised a proposal meant to empower the country’s estimated 18 million motorcycle owners and at the same time generate one million new job opportunities.

The proposal, dubbed Motorcycle Nanoprenuer Digital Jobs Platform “opens new opportunities for motorcycle owners to utilize their vehicles for business ventures.”

Angkas chief executive officer George Royeca served as a resource person during a meeting of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) where the proposal was raised.

Inspired by Angkas’ proposal, the Private Sector Advisory Council-Job Sector Group (PSAC-JSG) has taken the initiative to propose the establishment of a Motorcycle Micro Business Program.

This program aims to support and empower motorcycle owners who are keen on utilizing their motorcycles for business purposes.

The support of PSAC-JSG members and drivers of MSME sector like Go Negosyo chair Joey Concepcion, was deemed critical to the program’s success.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. no less, welcomed the proposal during a recent meeting with the PSAC-JSG last May 18, demonstrating the government’s efforts to strengthen public-private collaboration and help boost the country’s job generation.

It has been the President’s top agenda to provide dignified jobs for the Filipino and the Motorcycle Micro Business Program is an avenue to make this happen, the group noted.

The Motorcycle Micro Business Program seeks to empower the informal sector, specifically, motorcycle nanopreneurs, by generating a million job opportunities for habal-habal riders while ensuring the highest safety standards.

Additionally, the program addresses the financial exclusion of unbanked individuals by offering secure cash handling and easier motorcycle loans, promoting financial inclusion and providing safety and financial protection for riders and passengers alike, the PSAC said.

Royeca, who reputedly champions the informal worker, thank the President Marcos for supporting the Motorcycle Micro Business Program.

He hopes the President can “fast-track the development and empowerment of the motorcycle nanopreneur.”

“This progressive initiative backed by the PBBM administration, is set to generate over a million job opportunities and lift countless families out of poverty. Our focus transcends mere job creation; we are dedicated to cultivating a force of resilient nanopreneurs within the informal sector, especially among our dedicated motorcycle riders.”

“Utilizing our homegrown technological platforms, we aim to catapult the Philippines onto the global startup technology sector stage with an ambition extends beyond international recognition; as we aspire to foster a vibrant nation, brimming with innovative employers.

We must foster a locally empowered, inclusive, and sustainable economy that serves all Filipinos by Filipinos.” Royeca said.