MANILA, Philippines — Motorcycle ride-hailing app Angkas remains hopeful that the Supreme Court will grant its petition for the lifting of a temporary restraining order (TRO) issued against it. “We’e hopeful that the Supreme Court will find merit on our case,” George Royeca, head of regulatory and public affairs of Angkas, said in a press conference on Saturday. Prior to the directive, the Supreme Couirt issued a TRO on Dec. 5 against a preliminary injunction by the Mandaluyong Regional Trial Court that allowed Angkas to operate. The Supreme Court TRO, in effect, allows the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to apprehend Angkas drivers who insist on getting passengers. Shortly after that, DBDOYC Inc., which owns Angkas, asked the SC to lift the TRO.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 22, 2018 11:02 UTC