Discaya Family’s 40 Luxury Cars Under Bureau of Customs Investigation
BOC – The Bureau of Customs is set to investigate the ownership of around 40 luxury vehicles linked to former Pasig mayoral candidate Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya and her husband, Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya. The issue surfaced after the couple’s house and car collection were featured in separate interviews with Korina Sanchez and Julius Babao, where they showcased dozens of high-end vehicles, including Cadillac, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Ford Bronco.
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno confirmed that his office will immediately look into the matter to determine whether the cars were properly imported and if the correct duties and taxes were paid. While the BOC has the authority to inspect warehouses and commercial spaces through a Letter of Authority, Nepomuceno clarified that checking vehicles inside private residences would require a court order. He assured the public that the agency will act swiftly, stressing that questions over the Discayas’ car collection cannot be ignored.
In interviews, the Discayas explained that their luxury cars—some imported from the United States—serve as a display of their capacity to handle large-scale construction projects. However, the collection has drawn widespread criticism, particularly since the couple’s businesses have been linked to multi-billion-peso government contracts for flood control projects.
Records show that Alpha & Omega Gen. Contractor & Development Corp., along with several other firms tied to the Discayas, have secured billions of pesos worth of flood control contracts nationwide. In fact, two of the top 15 contractors that cornered over ₱100 billion in such projects were reportedly connected to their family. Allegations of ghost or substandard flood control projects in cities such as Iloilo and Pasig have only intensified public scrutiny.
With growing questions about their wealth and business ties circulating online, the BOC now faces mounting pressure to ensure accountability. The probe is expected to take weeks, as investigators trace the importation records of the Discayas’ vehicles. If irregularities are found, the cars could be seized and charges filed under the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.
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