Tunay na Rider

The people who run BMW Motorrad across the Philippines don't just sell the machines. They ride them harder than most of us. Tonight we go behind the roundel with the riders running the showrooms: John Dahlen (GM for RSA Motors Cars and bikes), Chester Alvisse (Motor Ace BMW), Ronald Manabat (Premier BMW Motorrad Pampanga), plus a fourth name we're announcing live.

Someone big is joining the BMW Motorrad family in the South. You're hearing it here first.

What does it take to run a BMW showroom when your own weekends are spent eating mud on a GS? We get into all of it.

Think you know the mystery guest? Guess in the comments and share this post for a chance at BMW swag. Winners are drawn live on the show, so you've got to be watching to win.

Ride smart. Ride safe. Ride tunay.
#TunayNaRider #BMWMotorrad #DrivenByRiders

Ten years of Makina. Ten years of Zach Lucero curating the soul of Filipino motorcycle culture—from origin story to the tae content manifesto that changed how we talk about riding. We dive into Moto Builds Pilipinas, his predictions for 2026, and the philosophy that built a community around authenticity, not hype. What does a decade of Zach and Makina look like? Find out tonight.

How many riders in your feed are on the weekly turok?

Join special TNR host Jacq Buncio and normal host Ibba Bernard as they talk about the GLP-1 wave — Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Saxenda — has moved through the Philippine moto scene, and almost no one is talking about what it means to ride on these meds. So we’re talking about it.

Dr. Kevin Bautista joins us with the medical breakdown. Iñigo Pimentel brings the rider perspective — what’s actually happening in our circles, what surprised them, what no one warned you about. We unpack the stuff that actually matters: how a suppressed thirst signal turns into dehydration on autopilot in full gear, why GI side effects on a Marilaque ride are no joke, the FDA’s acute kidney injury warning, muscle loss vs. bike handling, and what the Philippine College of Physicians’ recent advisory on grey-market versions is really about.

Not anti-GLP-1. Not pro-GLP-1. Just honest conversation about rider health.

Listen. Share with the rider in your barkada who’s been quiet about the turok. Stay safe out there.

#TunayNaRider #MotoPH #RideSmart #RideSafe #RideHealthy

Championship DNA hits Manila. ZX Moto just made history at the 2026 World Superbike Championship in Portimão—the first Chinese motorcycle brand ever to win in WSBK. Now they're officially in the Philippines as the exclusive brand of Access Plus Group.

In this episode, Ibba and King sit down with Troy Alberto (superbike racer, youngest Filipino expert class champion, Access Plus Racing) to break down:

🏍️ The ZX Moto story — founder Zhang Xue's journey from mechanic apprentice to building a world-championship bike

🏆 The historic WSBK double victory that shocked the global racing community

🔥 Why Access Plus partnered with ZX Moto and what it means for the Philippine market

💪 A racer's perspective — what separates championship bikes from the rest

🛣️ How racing DNA translates to street bikes and Filipino riders

📍 Where ZX Moto fits in the PH motorcycle landscape

From Chongqing to Manila. From racetrack to showroom. From championship to community.

This is the story of how the world's newest racing brand is taking on the Philippine market — told by a racer who knows what separates the elite from everyone else.

158 accidents. One mountain road. And a culture that celebrates the performance over the skill.
On Marilaque, the line between mastering a machine and performing for the camera has become dangerously thin. Social media didn't just document riders—it transformed how they ride. When cameras arrive, behavior changes. When views go up, riders push harder. When the crowd watches, the ride becomes content.
This episode breaks down the real problem: it's not mechanical. It's cultural.
We sit down with Angelica Pago, author of the Esquire investigation "On Marilaque, the Ride Is the Show," and Lex Ledesma, psychologist, to explore how social identity, observational learning, and peer pressure reshape rider behavior on public roads. Why do riders rationalize risk? How does a camera change everything? And can group norms shift toward safety before the body count grows?
A conversation on why freedom on two wheels survives only if matched by responsibility.
Featuring:

Ibba Bernardo
Buck Pago
Angelica Pago (Esquire)
Lex Ledesma (Psychologist)

Listen, then join us live on Facebook for more.

Two bikes. One roof. One operator running both. This week on Tunay Na Rider, we sit down with Mark Gabriel, General Manager of Triumph Motorcycles Philippines, and John Mendoza TNR Ep. 213 who crossed over to Autohub Group a year ago and now runs both Triumph and Segway day-to-day. We dig into the brand-new Triumph Trident 800 and Tiger Sport 800 triples, the Segway E300SE that does 105 kph on a charge, and the bigger question: how does one company sell you both your dream bike and your daily commute — through the same guy? Heritage meets electric. Tunay na empire. Tunay na rider.

In this episode of Tunay Na Rider, we sit down with the people behind Global-X — a proudly Filipino tactical and riding boot brand quietly making waves with export-quality craftsmanship, and selection of footwear that riders truly love. Built for riders, workers, and everyday use, their products reflect a balance of durability, function, and value, all rooted in local manufacturing.

We talk about how a homegrown brand develops footwear designed for real-world riding conditions, what “export-quality” really means, and why supporting Filipino-made gear matters now more than ever. From design philosophy to production, this conversation puts the spotlight on their craftsmanship, pride, and purpose behind boots made by Filipinos, for riders everywhere.

This episode of Tunay Na Rider puts the spotlight on two of the strongest lady riders in the country—women who ride beyond limits, in completely different ways, yet share the same passion for the road. Featuring Jemelie Torres, a 10-time Solo Philippine Looper known for conquering long-distance road rides, and Des Buncio, a rider who thrives off-road—often taking on rough terrain with bikes that weren’t even built for it—this episode highlights two contrasting riding styles united by one deep bond: friendship.

Despite choosing different paths—one chasing endless highways, the other seeking the unknown off the beaten trail—their journeys intersect through shared experiences, mutual respect, and a love for riding that goes beyond comfort zones. They open up about their beginnings, the challenges they’ve faced, and how their friendship has grown stronger through every mile, whether on asphalt or dirt.

More than just motorcycles, this episode is about connection, courage, and carving your own path. For every Filipina who’s been thinking about riding, this is proof that there’s no single way to be a rider—you just have to start. Because at the end of the day, being a Tunay Na Rider isn’t about where you ridw… it’s about why you ride.

For the first time ever, FJMoto Mountaincross went to Mindanao. Don Joseph Aranas — founder of the Philippines' most demanding off-road rally — tells us why he made the call to go south. Marc Soong of the Yamaha Adventure Team was there for four days, Cagayan de Oro, GPS only. This is the story of FJMoto Mountaincross Mindanao: The First Time South.

₱100 na ang gasolina. Taas nang taas. Wala pang tigil.

Sa episode na ito ng Tunay Na Rider, hindi lang tayo nagrereklamo — nagsu-survive. Kasama namin si Francis "Mr. Ambush" Alegre — content creator, vlogger, at Panda delivery rider — para pag-usapan ang brutal na katotohanan ng fuel crisis sa mata ng isang rider na araw-araw nasa kalsada para kumita.

Paano siya nag-a-adjust? Ano ang naramdaman ng kanyang wallet? At anong tips ang talagang gumagana para ma-stretch ang isang tangke?

Ito ang survival guide na kailangan ng bawat Filipino rider ngayon. Huwag palampasin.