ANGKASANGGA Party-list has made a significant leap in the 2025 elections, landing in the 11th spot in the latest OCTA Research survey.

This rise in national preference follows the success of Araw ng Kagulong, a nationwide event held on April 27 that brought together thousands of motorcycle taxi drivers, delivery riders, TODA (Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association) members and their supporters.

Organized by Angkasangga, the event marked one of the largest mobilizations of the sector in recent memory. Across Metro Manila and in key cities nationwide, streets were filled with riders in coordinated motorcades and community town halls, forming a powerful visual of solidarity and sectoral strength.

George Royeca, first nominee of Angkasangga and CEO of Angkas, has long been an advocate for the rights and welfare of riders.

In his remarks during the event, Royeca stressed that the group's rise is not the result of political machinery, but of real issues resonating with voters who are often overlooked.

He pointed to the lack of clear legal protections for riders, the absence of benefits for delivery partners and the patchwork of regulations that tricycle drivers and small operators face daily.

These are the challenges that Angkasangga hopes to address if elected into Congress. According to Royeca, these concerns go beyond simple sectoral interests — they reflect how an entire segment of the workforce has been systematically neglected.

The event was also notable for drawing support from key political figures. Senators Bong Go, Ronald Dela Rosa, JV Ejercito, Francis Tolentino and Imee Marcos expressed public support for Angkasangga's advocacy during or after Araw ng Kagulong, lending the group broader visibility and institutional backing.

But Royeca was quick to clarify that the party-list remains independent and nonpartisan, welcoming support from across the political spectrum while staying focused on its grassroots mission.

"We're honored to have the support of senators from across the political spectrum," he said. "Angkasangga is open to all who believe in our mission — regardless of party lines. What matters is our shared commitment to uplift the lives of the millions who rely on motorcycles to make a living."

Angkasangga's legislative priorities include the passage of the long-stalled Motorcycle Taxi Law, a comprehensive rider protection bill and a proposed Magna Carta for TODAs. Collectively, these aim to secure the rights and livelihoods of an estimated 18 million Filipinos working in the informal transport and delivery economy.

"We're not asking for special treatment," he said. "We're asking for recognition — for protection — for a chance to be part of the policymaking that affects our everyday lives."