Motorcycle sales rise 11.6% in Q1 2026

Rising fuel costs expected to drive greater motorcycle adoption among PH commuters

The motorcycle industry sustained its growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026, posting a total of 496,868 units sold from January to March. This reflects an 11.6 percent increase compared to the 445,047 units recorded in the same period in 2025, reinforcing the sector’s steady upward trajectory and its vital role in everyday mobility across the country.

Monthly performance showed a consistent year on year improvement, with sales in January 2026 reaching 166,703 units, surpassing January 2025's 154,621 units by 7.8%. February 2026 followed with 151,608 units, up by 7.1% from 141,514 units recorded in the same month last year. March 2026 delivered the strongest performance at 178,557 units, a notable increase of 19.9% from 148,912 units in March 2025.

Tips to safely customize your ride’s look to make it more ‘you’

Personalizing your motorcycle’s look is one of the most exciting parts of being a rider. Whether you’re adding a personal touch or just making your ride look cooler, visual customization lets you stand out on the road. When doing this however, it’s also important that you don’t compromise safety or the longevity of your vehicle. Here’s how you can do all of that, Tropang MAALAM style!

Before we continue, please know that this article will focus on minor aesthetic modifications only. If you're planning to customize your bike’s parts for performance, it's best to get in touch with your after-sales agent. With that out of the way, below are a few tips to consider if you’re thinking about customizing your bike’s look!

Check your motorcycle’s condition

Before jumping into visual customization, make sure your motorcycle is in optimal condition. Have your brakes, tires, chain, and fluids checked by a qualified mechanic. A well-maintained ride is the best canvas for any personalization project.

MDPPA Reminders: Essential Tips for Riders to Conquer the Rainy Season

Here are some tips riders should take note to ensure safer roads during heavy downpours

The rainy season is here, as announced by Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) last June. For riders, this means slippery roads and reduced visibility, making riding even more difficult and dangerous.

True to its mission to promote safer roads in the country, Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA) shares some essential tips on preparing before every ride during the rainy season.

Angkas Ready For Motorcycle Taxi Pilot Run

Angkas, the country's first app-based motorcycle ride-hailing service, is ready for its government-sanctioned six-month pilot run in Metro Manila and Metro Cebu with additional safety measures in place and a retraining of all its 27,000 biker-partners. 

In a press conference held yesterday, Angkas Head of Regulatory and Public Affairs George Royeca said that they are retraining their current biker-partners in preparation for the pilot run and in compliance with the directive and recommendations of the Technical Working Group (TWG) created by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to study the feasibility of motorcycle taxis.

ANGKAS BUHAY: 1st Ever Motorcycle Ambulance To Hit The Streets

Anniversary Safety Fiesta calls for maiden batch of paramedic volunteers

Angkas, the fastest-growing motorcycle-hailing app service in the Philippines, has revealed plans to come up with the very first motorcycle ambulance service in the country.

Dubbed "Angkas Buhay," the groundbreaking ambulance service aims to provide first aid on-the-spot for emergency cases or immediate transport of doctors to the patient. In this regard, Angkas is inviting existing driver-partners and new sign-ups to join the pilot program in Metro Manila to train as volunteer paramedics.

Initially 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.