P29M iconic ‘Umbrella’ and Rolls-Royce finds new home at Igorot Stone Kingdom

Baguio City, Philippines – The 2023 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, formerly owned by the Discaya couple and once in the spotlight for the viral “free umbrella” remark, has been sold for P29 million to Igorot Stone Kingdom Incorporated, the company behind Baguio City’s famous cultural park.

The vehicle, seized earlier by the Bureau of Customs over alleged tax violations, was sold after three public auctions, finally attracting a buyer when the price was lowered.

According to reports, the car first went on auction in November 2025 with a floor price of P45.3 million, but no bids were received. A second attempt in December lowered the price to P36.2 million, yet it still remained unsold.

On the third auction, held on February 11, 2026, the price was reduced to P29 million, when Igorot Stone Kingdom Inc. successfully won the bid.

In a media interview following the auction, Igorot Stone Kingdom Inc. founder and CEO Pio Velasco said the purchase was not motivated by luxury or profit but by a desire to prevent misuse and to preserve its historical significance, highlighting issues of public interest and corruption.

“Our primary goal is to protect it from eventual neglect and to preserve a piece of history. This car is historical because it opened the nation’s eyes to rampant corruption,” said Velasco.

To recall, the luxury SUV became a topic of nationwide conversation after Sarah Discaya revealed in a televised interview that she purchased the Rolls-Royce primarily for its umbrella concealed in the door panels. The unusual reason quickly went viral, sparking public curiosity.

The Cullinan was among dozens of high-end vehicles seized by authorities, including models from Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac, and Range Rover, following allegations of tax evasion and illegal importation linked to questionable flood-control projects.

Customs officials confirmed that 28 vehicles were part of the Discaya collection, though earlier reports suggested the number could have been as high as 40.