Angkas has been a lifesaver to many FIlipinos in the city who needs to get from point to point faster than the regular car TNVS. With the growing number of riders and drivers, Angkas is set to expand further in the coming years.
Along with the expansion, Angkas also believes in the importance of safety on the road for all their customers and drivers That is why they held their Anniversary with a Angkas Safety Fiesta.
Held at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, the gathering brought together thousands of Angkas drivers who are also excited for the many activities and giveaways that happened at teh Safety Fiesta. But they also made a special surprise with the launch of ANGKAS BUHAY.
Inspired with a real life events by an Angkas Driver in Cebu, Francis C. Belecario, who was instrumental in the rescue of wounded patroller, PO1 Berlino L. Ricafort in Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City.
“We’ve all heard the tragic stories about critical patients who needed to be rushed to the hospital but because of the traffic gridlock and the cost of ambulance rides, many are sadly, dead on arrival. For some of us, this may even hit close to home, but what if Angkas could change all that?” said Angkas founder and CEO Angeline Tham.
It will be a collaboration between Angkas, Our Lady of Guadalupe Colleges (OLGC), and Victor R. Potenciano Medical Center (VRP) in Mandaluyong City, Angkas Buhay will pioneer an intensive training course for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-certified) drivers
After undergoing training, qualified EMT drivers, armed with life-saving techniques aboard a specially-designed “ambucycle” fitted up with medical supplies and equipment, will be able to stabilize patients until secondary medical transport arrives.
Expected to go live towards mid-2019, Angkas Buhay will be featured through an in-app “Emergency” button to match the EMT driver in close proximity to the patient.
Angkas Operations Head David Medrana also took the opportunity to encourage drivers to register for the Angkas Buhay program, “We welcome both new drivers and our current partners to become part of our elite EMT team. Angkas Buhay is accepting applications and we are looking forward to introducing our first batch of trainees to the public.”
Concluding the program, Tham underscored that Angkas Buhay strengthens their larger brand advocacy for safety: “Angkas is steering 14 million motorcycle drivers to a safe and professional livelihood, and now with Angkas Buhay, the platform can also be a means for saving lives.”
An eye-opening moment for Tham, she shared that the incident was a turning point for Angkas, “We started out with one mission, to help commuters beat the traffic, and for many, that is a lifesaver. Then we realized that we could go further as a public service, not only taking passengers where they need to go, but to hasten the arrival of medical attention for those needing urgent care.”
Angkas Operations Head David Medrana also took the opportunity to encourage drivers to register for the Angkas Buhay program, “We welcome both new drivers and our current partners to become part of our elite EMT team. Angkas Buhay is accepting applications and we are looking forward to introducing our first batch of trainees to the public.”
On behalf of affiliate VRP, OLGC College Administrator Mr. Vincent Mark P. Vergel de Dios remarked, “OLGC and VRP are proud to embark on this partnership with Angkas. Angkas Buhay will help many people and we are thrilled to impart our knowledge to Angkas drivers.”
Metro Manila Development Committee Chair Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo and transport-sector ally was also a guest of honor, together with Quezon City Councilor Precious Hipolito Castelo; PNP Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) Director, Chief Superintendent. Roberto Fajardo and NCRPO Deputy Regional Director for Administration Police Chief Superintendent Amando Clifton Empiso also in attendance.
Rep. Castelo commended the “ambucycle” for its civic-oriented innovation. “We have seen how commuters have benefitted from the safe, affordable, and convenient mode of transportation offered by the platform, and now we can also depend on Angkas to extend another valuable public service,” he stressed.
Concluding the program, Tham underscored that Angkas Buhay strengthens their larger brand advocacy for safety: “Angkas is steering 14 million motorcycle drivers to a safe and professional livelihood, and now with Angkas Buhay, the platform can also be a means for saving lives.”
Since launching the service in 2017, Angkas has provided free driver education to 60,000 motorcycle drivers, with 20,000 qualified drivers in their fleet across three urban hubs in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro.
Also at the event was attended by Angkas Ambassadors Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez. Both known to be adventurous and fun like the riders and drivers for the Angkas Safety Fiestas which was a whole-day seminars for Defensive Riding, Emergency Disaster Response, Riders' Rights, Local Traffic Rules and Regulations, and Advanced Safety; as well as a bike competition and driver talent show.
Also at the event was attended by Angkas Ambassadors Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez. Both known to be adventurous and fun like the riders and drivers for the Angkas Safety Fiestas which was a whole-day seminars for Defensive Riding, Emergency Disaster Response, Riders' Rights, Local Traffic Rules and Regulations, and Advanced Safety; as well as a bike competition and driver talent show.
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