| George Royeca | |
| Birth Name: | George Ilagan Royeca |
| Birth Date: | 19 January 1982 |
| Birth Place: | General Santos, Philippines |
| Residence: | Cebu, 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) |
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]
Royeca was born on January 19, 1982, in General Santos, Philippines.
Royeca 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]
In 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]
Royeca has received several notable awards for his entrepreneurial achievements:
Royeca is married to Angeline Tham, a Singaporean entrepreneur who co-founded Angkas with him. He currently resides in Cebu, Philippines.[10]