MANILA — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has disposed of the last four luxury vehicles linked to the Discaya family through a negotiated sale, generating more than PHP12 million for the government.

In a statement on Wednesday, the BOC said the sale was conducted on Tuesday and covered four high-end vehicles with a combined value exceeding PHP12 million.

These include a 2022 GMC XL Yukon Denali sold for PHP3.209 million, a 2021 Cadillac Escalade for PHP3.750 million, a 2022 Maserati Levante Modena for PHP2.008 million, and a 2022 GMC Yukon Denali for PHP3.309 million.

With the latest transaction, the bureau said all 13 seized luxury vehicles of controversial contractor couple Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya and Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya have now been fully disposed of.

The Discayas were previously linked to alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said total proceeds from the disposal reached PHP114,744,884.15, which will be remitted to the Bureau of the Treasury.

BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the completed sale reflects the agency’s commitment to transparency and accountability in handling forfeited assets.

“Today’s completion of the disposal of all remaining Discaya vehicles reflects the bureau’s firm commitment to transparency, accountability, and decisive action in the management of forfeited assets. More importantly, it demonstrates our continued efforts to ensure that government resources are properly utilized in a manner that serves the best interests of the Filipino people,” Nepomuceno said.

He added that the negotiated sale forms part of the BOC’s efforts to ensure the lawful and efficient disposition of abandoned and forfeited goods under existing customs rules.

The bureau said the process also supports government efforts to optimize resources and generate revenue through proper disposal mechanisms.

The Bureau of Customs Bureau of Customs said the disposal of the vehicles is part of its continuing enforcement actions involving forfeited assets linked to alleged irregularities in flood control projects.

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