BoC unloads seized luxury cars; Discaya Rolls-Royce sold for P29M

The Bureau of Customs (BoC) has successfully sold the controversial Rolls-Royce Cullinan once owned by the Discaya couple during the third leg of its public auction of seized luxury vehicles.

The high-end SUV, which drew public attention last year amid scrutiny of luxury assets linked to the couple, was sold for P29,026,000, slightly above its floor price of P29,025,132.58. It was the only unit sold among 10 vehicles placed under the hammer, eight of which were associated with the Discayas.

The Cullinan had initially carried a floor price of P45.314 million during the first auction in November 2025. The amount was reduced to P36.28 million in December but failed to attract bidders until the third auction.

The vehicle was acquired by Igorot Stone Kingdom Inc., a Baguio-based theme park operator. The buyer signified plans to preserve the vehicle, citing its prominence in recent public discussions surrounding high-value assets and infrastructure-related controversies.

Other registered bidders included R33 Car Exchange Corp. and television host Willie Revillame, represented by an authorized participant during the auction proceedings.

Nine other luxury vehicles were declared under failed bidding after receiving no qualifying offers. These included the Discaya-owned Bentley Bentayga (2022), which saw its floor price lowered to P11,103,040.30 from higher starting prices in previous auctions.

Six additional vehicles linked to the Discayas were also offered for the first time: a Lincoln Navigator (2024), Cadillac Escalade (2021), Maserati Levante Modena (2022), GMC Yukon XL Denali (2022), and a Cadillac Escalade ESV (2022). All remained unsold.

The BoC likewise auctioned two seized Bugatti Chiron units, a 2019 red model and a 2017 blue model, with floor prices exceeding P149 million. Both failed to draw bids.

Customs officials said unsold vehicles, including the two Bugatti units and the Bentley Bentayga, are being considered for direct sale or negotiated offer following multiple unsuccessful auctions.

The agency said the public auction is part of its continuing efforts to dispose of seized goods in accordance with customs laws and to generate additional revenue for the government.