This study explored the role of transformational leadership in driving organizational transformation within selected National Government Agencies in Metro Manila. Using a descriptive-qualitative research design, in-depth interviews were conducted with ten public administrators holding supervisory and managerial positions. Thematic analysis revealed that administrators understand transformational leadership as a vision-driven, ethical, and people- centered approach that emphasizes trust, motivation, and employee development. However, the practice of transformational leadership is constrained by bureaucratic rigidity, hierarchical decision-making, political influences, and resistance to change within public-sector organizations. The findings further indicate that sustaining transformational leadership requires enabling conditions such as institutional support, leadership autonomy, continuous leadership development, and collaborative organizational cultures. Overall, the study highlights that transformational leadership in the public sector is shaped not only by individual leadership capabilities but also by systemic and institutional factors. The findings contribute context-specific insights into public- sector leadership and underscore the importance of aligning governance structures with transformational leadership practices to achieve sustainable organizational transformation.
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