 Because of the insufficient public transportation network, car ownership has risen dramatically, contributing further to the congestion that occurs at all times of day on the road.Filipinos view cars as tools to get them to where they need to go; they also believe that their car is an important symbol of the success they have achieved in life.In recent years, however, the Philippine government has been pushing to improve the system through various infrastructure projects, hoping to solve the interlinked problems of transportation, land use and environment.