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Racing in the Philippines runs on passion, not paychecks. In this episode, Jacq Buncio, a PSBK racer who climbed the ranks from small bikes to the national stage, joins Ibba Bernardo and Buck Pago to talk about what it really takes to keep racing. When her season took an unexpected turn, she had a choice to make: protect her racing or step away from it. Jacq opens up about that decision, joining a new team, and the fresh start that came with it. We also dig into what it costs, financially and personally, to chase a career on two wheels in the Philippines, and what it means to carry the Buncio name onto the track. In this episode: Her journey from small bikes to PSBKMaking a hard call during a difficult seasonJoining a new team and starting overThe real cost of racing in the PhilippinesWhat the Buncio racing legacy means to her Whether you race, ride, or simply chase something hard, this one is for you. This episode is brought to you by Repsol. Visit @repsol.lubricants.ph on Instagram for updates.

Can you ride a scooter, an underbone, a dual sport, and an adventure bike equally well? Coach Mel Aquino, founder of Motorcycle Riding School Philippines, together with Alden Abaca from Motomo returns to Tunay Na Rider to introduce Mixed Motorcycle Arts, a skills competition where one rider takes on five different motorcycles and is judged on control, not speed. Ibba Bernardo and King Sengco also dig into: Coach Mel's coaching philosophyThe Gawing Ligtas sa Marilaque safety programWhy every bike type needs its own oilWhat trials legend Toni Bou teaches about skill Presented in partnership with Repsol.

Before Army Navy and Yellow Cab made him a household name in Philippine food and apparel, Eric Puno was a rider. In this episode, Ibba Bernardo and King Sengco sit down with the entrepreneur to talk motorcycle culture, business built on community, and the story behind one Vespa he decided to let go of. A conversation about riding, building brands rooted in real community rather than sponsorship, and knowing when to move on from something you love. Tunay Na Rider is the Philippines' motorcycle podcast, airing weekly on Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. This episode is brought to you by Repsol. Visit @repsol.lubricants.ph on Instagram for updates.

Team CFMOTO heads to Spain. Mico Marges, Ralph Ramento, Michael Trajano, and Pao Toral sit down with Tunay Na Rider ahead of the CFMOTO MT Challenge Global Finals, the toughest stage of the brand's global adventure-riding competition. From the technical obstacle course in Bataan to the birthplace of hard enduro in Europe, this is how a Philippine team gets built for a world stage. This episode is brought to you by Repsol. Visit @repsol.lubricants.ph on Instagram for updates.

Every rider's done it, squeezing through traffic, cutting between cars, saving a few minutes on EDSA. But is it actually legal? This week we're launching a new series, Tunay Na Rider vs. The Law, and we're starting with the most argued about rule on Philippine roads. Lane splitting vs. lane filtering. There's been mixed messaging on enforcement. There's a bill in Congress right now trying to criminalize it. And most riders don't even know where the line is. This episode is brought to you by Repsol. Visit @repsol.lubricants.ph on Instagram for updates.

Miss Tekki (Julie Ann Castro Tolentino) opens up the debut episode of Rides to Riches, TNR's new series on riders who turned their love for motorcycles into a livelihood. Lady rider, motovlogger, and serial entrepreneur, she's built a growing list of businesses off the back of her riding, from Tekki Hub online to her own shop, Miss Tekki Gears & Coffee, plus a motorcycle collection that's grown right along with them. A conversation about content, community, and turning two wheels into a career. This episode is brought to you by Repsol. Visit @repsol.lubricants.ph on Instagram for updates.

Every Filipino rider's grown up on oil myths passed down from mechanics and titos, and Repsol chemical engineer András finally puts them to the test. Car oil vs. real motorcycle oil, mineral vs. synthetic, and whether thicker oil actually protects better in our climate. Ibba and King also dig into what actually happens to your engine when you ride through flooded streets, whether warming up your bike matters as much as everyone says, and whether following your casa's recommendation to the letter, or trusting your manong mechanic's shortcuts, is the smarter move. Catch the live version on Facebook for real-time Q&A and a shot at cool, limited Repsol merch. This episode is brought to you by Repsol. Visit @repsol.lubricants.ph on Instagram for updates.

Coach Mel Aquino, the OG all-around riding coach, joins Tunay Na Rider to break down how to read flooded roads, keep your bike upright, and get home safe when Metro Manila goes underwater. An emergency episode on riding smart when the streets turn into rivers. This episode is brought to you by Repsol. Visit @repsol.lubricants.ph on Instagram for updates.

Jacq Buncio and Lyle Parica of STFU BMW Motorrad Racing Team join Tunay Na Rider to demystify the Philippine Superbike Championship (PSBK), from how a race weekend actually runs to what separates Pro Class from Pirelli Cup. Jacq is one of the most recognized names in Philippine motorsports: the first female rider to win a national superbike title in 2016, and PSBK's first-ever Rookie of the Year in 2018. Lyle is the mechanic-turned-racer story of the year, 2025 Pirelli Cup Super A Overall Champion and Golden Wheel Rookie of the Year, racing under the STFU banner and running Big Bike Medic on the side. Ibba and King ask the questions every non-racer actually has: what the classes mean, what it costs to be on a grid, and why PSBK deserves more attention from the everyday Filipino rider. Tunay Na Rider airs live every Tuesday. This episode is brought to you by Repsol. Visit @repsol.lubricants.ph on Instagram for updates.

From the grid to your garage. Tom Octavio and Elisabeth Marquez from Repsol join Tunay Na Rider to break down what it means now that Repsol is the exclusive lubricant supplier for Moto2 and Moto3. We talk MotoGP heritage, what Moto2 and Moto3 actually mean for riders who don't follow every category, and how racing-tested technology shows up in the oil you put in your own bike. Plus a real conversation on what premium should actually mean in a price-sensitive market. Race tech, real riders, real answers. This episode is brought to you by Repsol. Visit @repsol.lubricants.ph on Instagram for updates.

Mutya ng Sto. Tomas, Binibining Pilipinas candidate, and rising moto-personality Nica Dacanay sits down with King and Ibba to talk about her deep dive into Philippine rider culture. We explore her journey from her very first motorcycle test rides and Moto Expo appearances, to actively hitting the road on regular rides arranged by Motorclyde. Fresh off co-hosting the Motorclyde Anniversary event alongside King, Nica shares her unique perspective on bridging two entirely different worlds. A conversation about crowns, kalsada, and what it actually takes to earn the “tunay na rider” label. This episode is brought to you by Repsol. Visit @repsol.lubricants.ph on Instagram for updates.

Your Everyday GS: BMW's All-New F 450 GS, with Ernest Javier, Nico Ylanan & Patrick Orbe The GS nameplate is legendary — and now it has a new, more accessible member. This episode, we're joined by Ernest Javier, Nico Ylanan, and Patrick Orbe from BMW Motorrad Philippines to talk through the all-new BMW F 450 GS, launched to the local market this week. We cover the completely redesigned 420cc two-cylinder engine and its unusual 135° crankpin offset, the new tubular steel chassis built for both pavement and trail, the tech stack (ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Control, Shift Assistant Pro, riding modes), and how BMW is positioning this bike against the growing field of mid-displacement adventure motorcycles in the Philippines. We also get into pricing and variants — Exclusive in Cosmic Black at ₱498,000 and Sport in Racing Red at ₱548,000 — and what riders can expect from BMW's 3-year/100,000km warranty coverage. Whether you're a longtime GS rider or eyeing your first adventure bike, this conversation covers what you need to know. 🎙️ Guests: Ernest Javier, Nico Ylanan, Patrick Orbe (BMW Motorrad Philippines) 🏍️ Featured bike: BMW F 450 GS

Big Sugar D, lead organizer of LoopPH, joins Ibba and King to talk about the community they built since 2021: 16 events, 15,000 Loopers, and 9,250 kilometers of Philippine road. A tribute conversation on LoopPH's legacy in Philippine motorcycle tourism and what their announced period of silence means for the riders who came along for the ride.

Gabriel Go is a rider who became an enforcer, and an enforcer who never stopped being a rider. As head of the MMDA Special Operations Group | Strike Force, he clears Metro Manila's illegal parking and road obstructions daily. As a former racer and longtime motorcycle enthusiast, he moves through that world understanding exactly what riders value and what the rules actually mean. In this conversation with Ibba Bernardo and King Sengco, Go talks about the intersection of enforcement and riding culture, what drives him to go viral clearing streets, and the deeper question of what separates responsibility from kamote. He walks through the real mechanics of sidewalk enforcement, illegal towing, and what riders need to know to stay safe and legal. It's a rare sit-down: not a lecture, but a rider talking to riders about the roads we all share. Tunay Na Rider of the Week.

Roscoe Odulio sells more motorcycle brands than anyone in the country. He also rides them all over the world.This episode of Tunay Na Rider, Ibba and King sit down with Roscoe Odulio, VP of Wheeltek, the dealer that now carries the most motorcycle brands in the Philippines: Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Triumph, KTM, Aprilia, MV Agusta, Vespa, CFMoto, Husqvarna, TVS, and Bimota, with the European Big 4 now complete through the new BMW Motorrad partnership.But strip away the business and you'll still find a collector, and a rider who chases roads across the Philippines and the world.We dig into: How he got hooked on riding in the first place Riding all over the Philippines and the world, and the rides he can't forget The collection, and how he picks what comes next The business of riding, and how he keeps the passion alive after 50 yearsHe sells the dream. He rides it too. Tunay na rider.Hosted by Ibba Bernardo and King Sengco. New episodes every Tuesday. Listen, then join us live on Facebook for more.