This presentation was developed in the context of the TRANSfer project component in the Philippines which aims at modernizing the public transport sector and local Jeepneys. It gives a general overview of the transport sector in the Philippines, the project proposal and the PUV modernization program. The main objective is a large-scale transformative initiative for a restructured and environmentally sustainable transport sector aimed for Filipinos to have a pleasant commuting experience by 2022. Additionally, the document gives information about the role of GIZ as well as on route rationalization and the mitigation potential of the transport sector.