Luxury Porsche Collection of Alleged Government Official Raises Eyebrows
A government official allegedly involved in irregularities in flood control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently drawn attention because of an extraordinary collection of luxury Porsche cars. The collection reportedly surpasses even the high-end vehicles owned by the Discaya couple. Although the video showing the cars was uploaded nearly a year ago, it has gained renewed interest after the official’s name was linked to the flood control controversy.
The luxury cars were documented by Larry Chen, a well-known Asian-American car photographer and YouTuber famous for covering car culture. His channel, Hagerty Media, has millions of followers. In January 2025, Chen released a video titled “Insane Porsche Sanctuary Hidden in the Middle of the Philippine Jungle / Capturing Car Culture,” which featured two private car collections located in remote, resort-like properties in the Philippines.
Chen did not reveal the owner’s name, but sources later confirmed that the vehicles belong to someone holding a government position. The estate reportedly looks more like a luxury property abroad and houses cars worth billions of pesos.
The video showcased rare and limited-edition Porsche models, including race-ready and custom-built cars stored in air-conditioned garages and multi-story buildings with ocean views. Chen was guided by well-known race driver and car collector Angie Mead King and local car journalist Ivan Chan, both of whom were amazed by the scale and quality of the collection. The cars are reportedly driven only within the property and not on public roads. While basic maintenance is done on-site, specialized technicians are flown in from Germany for major work.
Chen and his companions were especially surprised to see such expensive vehicles in an area with rough local roads and simple transportation, highlighting the contrast between luxury and everyday life. By mid-January 2026, the video had hundreds of thousands of views, although comments were disabled.
Similar to other past videos about wealthy figures in the Philippines, this one resurfaced after the owner was linked to flood control anomalies. While the official identity remains unconfirmed, the video has sparked discussions about wealth, accountability, and transparency among public officials.