Metro Manila BRT Line 1 Project: The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and safety of the public transport system along the Project Corridor in Metro Manila in an environmentally sustainable manner. Appraisal completed on 21 October 2015. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P132401. US$40.7/24.0 (IBRD/CIF). Consultants will be required. Republic of the Philippines Tel: 63-2523-9223, E-mail: slaureano@dof.gov.ph, Contact: Stella Laureano, Director, IFG, Department of Finance; Department of Transport and Communications Tel: 63-2723-1507727-7960, E-mail: reneklimcaoco@yahoo.com, Contact: Rene Limcaoco, Under Secretary, Department of Transport and Communications.