George Ilagan Royeca (born January 19, 1982) is a Filipino entrepreneur and business executive who serves as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Angkas, a motorcycle ride-hailing platform in the Philippines.[1] He is known for co-founding Angkas alongside his wife, Singaporean entrepreneur Angeline Tham.[2]
George Royeca | |
|---|---|
| Born | George Ilagan Royeca January 19, 1982 General Santos, Philippines |
| Occupation | CEO of Angkas |
| Known for | Co-founding Angkas |
| Spouse | Angeline Tham |
| Awards | Ten Outstanding Young Men (2020) Rotary Golden Wheel Award for Entrepreneurship Excellence (2024) |
Early life
editRoyeca was born on January 19, 1982, in General Santos, Philippines.
Career
editRoyeca became the CEO of Angkas in November 2021, leading one of the Philippines' prominent motorcycle ride-hailing services.[3] In his personal column "Peddler of Hope," Royeca has written about his commitment to empowering informal workers through his business endeavors.[4]
Political career
editIn October 2024, Royeca entered politics through the Angkasangga Party-list, filing his certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA).[5] The party-list focuses on protecting informal workers' rights and received endorsement from former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, who branded it as a "Yorme's Choice" for Manila.[6]
Recognition
editRoyeca has received several notable awards for his entrepreneurial achievements:
Personal life
editRoyeca is married to Angeline Tham, a Singaporean entrepreneur who co-founded Angkas with him. He currently resides in Cebu, Philippines.[10]
References
edit- ^ Aika Rey (November 27, 2021). "George Royeca is Angkas' new CEO". Rappler.
- ^ "George Royeca Profile". Tatler Asia.
- ^ Aika Rey (November 27, 2021). "George Royeca is Angkas' new CEO". Rappler.
- ^ George Royeca (September 17, 2024). "My personal journey to empower informal workers". The Philippine Star.
- ^ Dianne Sampang (October 5, 2024). "Angkas CEO formalizes party-list bid, vows protection of workers". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ "Suportado ni Isko: Angkas CEO George Royeca joins 2025 party-list race". Politiko. September 8, 2024.
- ^ "George Royeca Profile". Tatler Asia.
- ^ Antonio Iñares (March 19, 2024). "Angkas CEO is Rotary Golden Wheel awardee for entrepreneurship excellence". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ Maria Bernadette Romero (March 19, 2024). "Rotarians honor entrepreneurial Angkas chief". Daily Tribune.
- ^ "COMELEC Filing Documents" (PDF). Commission on Elections.