Angkas calls for donations for its drivers displaced by community quarantine

MANILA, Philippines — Motorcycle-ride hailing service Angkas is calling for donations for its over 23,000 drivers in Metro Manila whose jobs were held back by the suspension of transport network vehicle services under the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine.

“As we are already doing our best to take care of our bikers, we currently lack the resources to provide for all 23,000 families who are affected. If you can help us help them as well, please do,” Angkas said in a tweet on Friday.

Cash donations for Angkas drivers can be done through deposits via bank or online transfer to accounts of DBDOYC, Inc. in BDO (000380256339) and UnionBank (001550001088).

ONGOING: Rice distribution for Angkas bikers (hindi kasi sila makakabiyahe at walang pagkakakitaan for now)

We're doing the best we can, pero alam namin this won't be enough. 23,000 families sila. We hope you can help, mga panget! pic.twitter.com/9kIOlLAYjY

— Angkas (@angkas) March 19, 2020

Angkas noted that since the accounts mentioned are not dedicated donation accounts, proof of donation should be sent to [email protected] so they can verify the donations.

All proceeds will be used to buy rice, other groceries, or medicine.

“They can also donate directly in-kind any of these items. We will consolidate and distribute,” according to the ride-hailing service.

In-kind donations, such as canned goods, rice, medicine, water, alcohol, soap, face masks, and hand sanitizers will be done through Angkas Padala.

“We encourage you to book thru the app so the bikers can earn a little extra during this trying time. If you can’t book a biker, we will arrange for pick-up,” said Angkas.

The national government has placed the entire Luzon under enhanced community quarantine from March 17 until midnight of April 13 to help contain the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019. Under the quarantine order, public transport operations are suspended.

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