ANGKASangga Partylist and Angkas CEO George Royeca has called for a nationwide public consultation for matters on motorcycle bikers even as 107 ANGKASangga Partylist joined forces with transport leaders today during the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Public Consultation on Administrative Order (AO) VDM 2024-46.
The consultation, held at the LTO Main Office in Quezon City, organzied by Angkasangga nominee Royeca, gathered over 100 key stakeholders from all over the country to discuss pressing concerns about the new policy’s impact on the transport sector, particularly motorcycle owners.
Advocating for Balanced Reforms Angkasangga’s George Royeca, expressed his support for the LTO’s efforts to improve transparency, accountability, and safety in vehicle ownership transfers. However, he emphasized the need for equitable policies that consider the realities faced by riders, and secondhand vehicle owners.
Royeca stated. “ Kailangan natin siguruhin na ang implemantasyon ng AO-VDM 2024-46 ay practical at makatarungan para masigurong masusunod ito ng mga kagulong, lalong lalo na ang mga kasamahan natin na ginagamit and motor sa kanilang kabuhayan. (“We must ensure that its implementation of the AO-VDM 2024-46 is both just and practical for all stakeholders in order for them to comply especially for those that use motrorcycles as a means of livelihood.”)
Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II, who led the consultation, emphasized the importance of engaging with stakeholders to create policies that are both effective and fair.
“Ang konsultasyong ito ay bahagi ng ating layunin na gawing mas inklusibo ang mga regulasyon. Ang AO VDM 2024-46 ay naglalayong gawing mas ligtas at accountable ang sistema ng ating transportasyon, ngunit mahalagang tiyakin na ito ay magiging praktikal para sa lahat,” Mendoza stated.
The event also highlighted Angksangga’s commitment to fostering public-private partnerships to address systemic challenges. Royeca called for further consultations across different regions, emphasizing the need for a truly national transport plan that reflects the realities of the motorcycle sector alongisde all other public utilities vehicles including tricycles.
“Nais nating maging nationwide itong kunsultasyo na ito para masala natin ang lahat ng stakeholders sa buong bansa. Handa po kaming makipag tulungan sa LTO, at makagawa ng makabukuhang mga solusyon para matulungan ang mga kagulong at masiguro ang ligtas at maayos na sistema para sa ating mga bikers na gamit ang kanilang motor pangkabuhayan.
“We call for continued nationwide public consultations” Royeca added. “We are ready to work with the LTO, DOTR, and our government to create meaningful solutions that uplift motorcycle bikers cause while ensuring a safer and more efficient transport system for all Filipinos.”
