A 2023 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, previously owned by contractors Pacifico and Sarah Discaya, was sold at auction on Wednesday, February 11, for ₱29 million. The winning bid came from Igorot Stone Kingdom Inc., a company associated with the Igorot Stone Kingdom cultural theme park in Baguio City.
A Contentious Sale
The sale concludes a series of auctions for the vehicle, which initially failed to attract bids at a ₱45.3 million price point in November 2025. A subsequent auction in December, with the price lowered to ₱36.2 million, also yielded no buyers. The final sale price of ₱29,026,000 was slightly above the floor price of ₱29,025,132.58.
Engineer Pio Velasco, founder of Igorot Stone Kingdom, quipped after the bidding, “Mahal yung payong! (The umbrella is expensive).” Velasco indicated a potential plan to display the vehicle at the Stone Kingdom park, stating it could serve as a symbol that “corruption does not pay.”
Broader Implications
The sale of the Cullinan, and 27 other luxury vehicles seized from the Discayas, follows allegations of tax evasion and illegal importation linked to flood-control projects. Customs authorities have been auctioning off the vehicles as part of an asset disposal process. Other vehicles sold included a Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG (2022) for ₱15.6 million, a Mercedes-Benz G500 Brabus (2019) for ₱15.5 million, and a Lincoln Navigator L (2021) for ₱7.1 million.
Igorot Stone Kingdom Inc. Is closely associated with the Igorot Stone Kingdom Charity Foundation, which allocates 5% of the park’s revenues to support residents of the Cordillera region. The park itself, a six-hectare cultural attraction, has faced temporary closures in the past due to permitting and safety concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final sale price of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan?
The 2023 Rolls-Royce Cullinan was sold for ₱29,026,000.
Who purchased the vehicle?
Igorot Stone Kingdom Inc., the company behind the Igorot Stone Kingdom cultural theme park, was the winning bidder.
What is Engineer Pio Velasco’s plan for the vehicle?
Engineer Pio Velasco is considering displaying the Rolls-Royce Cullinan at the Igorot Stone Kingdom park.
As the Rolls-Royce transitions to new ownership, will its presence at the Igorot Stone Kingdom park spark renewed interest in both the vehicle’s history and the cultural heritage it now represents?
