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CHAPTER 3:
ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

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INTRODUCTION
The previous chapter presented all the gathered data through interviews, ocular observations, secondary sourcing,
and case studies which are relevant in order to support the claims of the study, the existing onerous conditions of the
Batangas Provincial Livelihood Center (BPLC), being unutilized, increasing debt and physical deterioration were evaluated
as well as the factors which are needed to be considered prior to the plan of the Provincial Government of Batangas to
redevelop the BPLC such as the environmental, social, and economic aspects. This chapter will contain the summary of
findings based on the data gathered for every subproblem of the study. These findings will help the researchers to have a
better perspective about the redevelopment of BPLC as the needs will be identified and the recommendations will be
formulated, and also will serve as guidelines in developing an environment-adaptive and user-responsive income generating
facility while considering the limited budget for the project. All the theories and concepts that are extracted from the research
topics will be used as basis for the formulation of the design considerations as the recommendations will determine the
spaces and functions that should be integrated in the redevelopment of Batangas Provincial Livelihood Center.

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A. Restatement of the Problem

The Government of Batangas, with its vision to improve its economy, pursues the redevelopment of Batangas
Provincial Livelihood Center; these efforts were visible as the incumbent Governor, Vilma Santos-Recto has
conducted a conference with the Batangas Province Economic Enterprises Board (BPEEB) to produce proposals for
the said redevelopment, contemplated solutions include commercial establishment, shipping lines, maritime schools,
and institutional facilities. However, these solutions proposed by the Provincial Government are yet to be proved
viable and suitable in context to its environment, the needs of its locals and potential investors.

Main Problem
How can the redevelopment of Batangas Provincial Livelihood Center address its onerous post-construction
conditions – being unutilized for over ten years, continuously increasing debt, and unending physical deterioration
due to its coastal setting, through human and site responsive innovations while considering its negative economic
impact, budget limitations, and the existing environmental context?

Subproblems

1. The original purpose of BPLC solely focuses on livelihood, thus, it became unresponsive
to the current needs of its immediate environment and diverse users such as the passengers,
merchants, workers and the locals of Sta. Clara.
How can the redevelopment deal with the negative social impact as stockholders are
turning down investments and cannot sustain business; residents and passengers having no
interaction with the facility, caused by the “white elephant” BPLC?

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2. The redevelopment was provided with a fixed and insufficient budget by the Provincial
Government of Batangas, amounting to 200 million pesos.
How can the revitalization of BPLC maximize socio-economic development to the BIP
Development given with limited budget and existing debt to be paid while achieving building
efficiency and effectivity?

3. BPLC is situated in an urban coastal area, located at the Batangas Bay posing risks on
physical degradation of the building.
How can the redevelopment of BPLC respond to the ecological environment while
dealing with the risk of physical deterioration and material degradation due to its coastal
setting?

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B. Summary of Findings

SECTORAL ANALYSIS
SUPPORTING
TECHNICAL FINDINGS IMPLICATIONS IDENTIFIED NEED
THEORIES/LAWS
DEMOGRAPHICS
Provincial Development
Projected population to Higher demand for food The need to house food and food-
and Physical Framework
increase 2.4% and food services related services
Plan of Batangas
SOCIAL SUB SECTOR: HEALTH AND SANITATION
Possible deficiencies on Possible discomfort
The need to provide sufficient National Plumbing Code of
comfort rooms after its experienced by
spaces for comfort rooms the Philippines
redevelopment passengers
Temperature within the
facility is ranging from Cases of discomfort and
Maximize ventilation within the
28°C to 31°C given with possible medical National Building Code
area
small and confined problems
spaces
SOCIAL SUB-SECTOR: NEIGHBORING FACILITIES
Cases of delayed flights There is no alternative
The need to house passengers on
are common during area for the passengers
temporary accommodation during Passenger Bill of Rights
rainy season where to stay during delayed
delayed flights
tropical cyclone occurs. trips
The number of Philippine Ports Authority -
Overcrowding at the Port The need to allocate ample spaces
passengers increases Engineering Standards for
Waiting Area for waiting passengers
during peak season Port and Harbor Structures
SOCIAL SUB-SECTOR: RESETTLEMENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

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BLPC is strategically
located to maximize Few residents within the The need to develop the facility
Responsive Environments
user involvement but area not utilizing the that responds to the need of the
by Ian Bentley
failed to be utilized facility community
according to its purpose
SOCIAL SUB-SECTOR: TOURISM
Culture of Batangas is The need to highlight the culture Geddesian Theory by
not being promoted of Batangas as part of its tourism Patrick Geddes
Physical current state of
Tourists having less The need to redevelop the facility Sustainable Commercial
the BPLC is unappealing
interest in using the into a visually attractive place for Interiors by Penny Bonda
BPLC tourist and Katie Sosnowchik
SOCIAL SUB-SECTOR: RECREATIONAL SERVICES
Passengers not having
Passengers are not The need to cater products and
interest to buy any
satisfied with what services the passengers would like Behavioral Architecture
products or services
amenities the BPLC has to have in the BPLC
available in the BPLC
ECONOMIC SUB-SECTOR: COMMERCE
The government's Social barriers might be
The need to address the Social Architecture by Ar.
proposal includes office created because of the
interaction among various spaces William Ti Jr.
spaces diversified users
ECONOMIC SUB-SECTOR: BUDGET ALLOCATION
The budget allocated for
The quality of the need to maximize the budget
BPLC is limited prior to
redevelopment might be to achieve building efficiency and Principles of Green Designs
the government's
compromised effectivity
planned redevelopment
The redevelopment and The project can handle a
expansion of BPLC can The need to efficiently utilize the Sustainable Commercial
wide variety of
cater small to large scale diverse commercial spaces to Interiors by Penny Bonda
commercial businesses and
improve the marketability of BPLC and Katie Sosnowchik
establishment economic activities

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This contributes to the

There is a total of 134
growing energy The need to include an alternative
functioning indoor and
consumption of BPLC source of energy as well as the Principles of Green Designs
outdoor lightings within
which amounted to ₱80, more efficient type of lighting
BPLC and its site
062.97 last August 2018.
The monthly water bill
of BPLC still reached a
peak of ₱42, 543.00 last Majority of BPLC’s
September 2018 even income will only be used The need to maximize other
Principles of Green Designs
though the majority of to pay the operational natural sources of water
kitchen and sanitary expenses
spaces were not fully-
utilized.
BIP development The locals of Sta. Clara
lost their houses due to The need to address the housing
covered lands owned by Responsive Environments
the Sta. Clara residents the land reclamation for needs of the Sta. Clara residents
the BIP Development by Ian Bentley
as well as their livelihood in BPLC.
Project
INFRASTRUCTURE SUB-SECTOR: STRUCTURAL STABILITY
Tile surface in the The need to address material
façade of the BPLC is Degradation of aesthetic selection in context with the Principles of Coastal
easily covered with dust quality of the BPLC coastal environment of Batangas Vernacular Architecture
and salt crystals City
Fast oxidation of metals Degradation of physical The need to address additives on
components due to integrity of columns, concrete and other structural Principles of Coastal
chloride penetration on walls and other materials alternative to metal Vernacular Architecture
concrete structural components reinforcement
the need to structurally secure the
Several visible cracks on Possible turndown of
building upon the process of Structural Building Code
concrete walls and investors and causes of
redevelopment and its and National Building Code
columns fear among the users
operational phase
INFRASTRUCTURE SUB-SECTOR: TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

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The passengers' This will lessen the users' The need to rearrange the Principles of Social
disembarkment flow interaction within the passengers' flow to further utilize Architecture and Standards
bypasses the BPLC BPLC the BPLC for Building Types
The possible deficiencies Will cause possible The need to maximized the
of parking spaces after pedestrians and limited space to produce more National Building Code
the redevelopment vehicular traffic parking slots
Provisions for PWD PWDs experiencing The need to provide utilities such
sector are not fully difficulties in accessing as ramps and parking slots for Batas Pambansa 344
considered the BPLC PWD
INFRASTRUCTURE SUB-SECTOR: WATER
Hazards in sanitation and
The facility has no The need to develop a proper National Plumbing Code of
environment quality is
proper sewer system sewer system the Philippines
being affected
STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS
The stakeholders
The BPLC suffered from The need to consider clients'
turning down their Sustainable Commercial
financial inadequacies standards
investments in the BPLC Interiors by Penny Bonda
due to the increasing
Unsuccessful business The need to develop more and Katie Sosnowchik
debt
ventures in BPLC appealing commercial spaces
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
CLIMATE AND TOPOGRAPHY
Maximum temperature Possible effects of heat The need for site-responsive Principles of Vernacular
is up to 31° C degrees to concrete degradation designs Architecture
CLIMATE AND DISASTER RISKS
The BPLC is situated The building is prone to
The need for disaster resilient Principles of Resilient
along the coastal area of the coastal disasters like
designs Design
Batangas City Sea level rise and storms

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There are no evacuation

areas for residents and The need for a multi-use or Principles of Flexible
passengers during convertible spaces Design
calamities

SUBPROBLEM 1
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
The original purpose of BPLC solely focuses on livelihood, thus, it became unresponsive to the current needs of its
immediate environment and diverse users such as the passengers, merchants, workers and the locals of Sta. Clara.
How can the redevelopment deal with the negative social impact as stockholders are turning down investments
and cannot sustain business; residents and passengers having no interaction with the facility, caused by the “white
elephant” BPLC?

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
FINDINGS IMPLICATIONS
1. Projected population of Batangas Province is expected to 1. Higher demand for food and food services
increase by 2.4% after 2020.
2. Possible discomfort experienced by
2. Potential deficiencies on comfort rooms prior to the development passengers
are expected to rise due to the changing use of development of the
BPLC 3.1 Culture of Batangas is not being promoted

3. The current physical appearance of the BPLC is unappealing to 3.2 Tourists having less interest in using the
the investors and passengers BPLC

4. Passengers are not satisfied with what amenities the BPLC has 4. Passengers not having interest to buy any
products or services available in the BPLC

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5. BLPC is strategically located to maximize user involvement but

failed to be utilized according to its purpose 5. Residents within the area are not utilizing the
facility
6. Temperature within the facility is ranging from 28°C to 30°C.
6. Cases of discomfort and possible medical
7. Provisions for office spaces are considered in the proposal problems
redevelopment of BPLC
7. Social barriers might be created because of
8. The BPLC does not satisfy the needs of the community which the diversified users
focuses mainly on livelihood like selling goods.
8. Lack of engagement and interest of the local
residents of Sta. Clara and neighboring
communities to utilize the BPLC
IDENTIFIED NEEDS RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Allocate spaces with the purpose of prioritizing
1. The need to house food and food-related services
food and other food-related services
2. The need to provide sufficient spaces for comfort rooms
2. Refer to the National Plumbing Code of the
Philippines in order to comply with the required
3.1. The need to highlight the culture of Batangas as part of its
number of sanitary spaces
tourism
3. Refurnish the BPLC for it to manifest the
3.2. The need to redevelop the facility into a visually attractive place
timeless culture of Batangas
for tourist
4. Provide amenities that will entice passengers
4. The need to cater products and services the passengers would
to avail products and services present in the
like to have in the BPLC
BPLC
5. The need to develop the facility that responds to the need of the
5. Provide spaces specifically for the residents of
community
Batangas
6.The need to maximize the ventilation within the area
6. Allow permeability of wind throughout the
design of building and its spaces
7. The need to address the interaction among various spaces
7. Incorporate social spaces responding to
8. The need to cater the basic and immediate needs of the local
various types of users of the BPLC
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8. Integrate spaces that houses the basic and

immediate needs of the community

DESIGN PROPOSALS
1. Incorporate wet and dry market that would cater and promote the local products of Batangas and its local residents.

2. Allocate more spaces for comfort rooms on strategic locations prior to the BPLC's planned redevelopment.

3. Apply the principles of contemporary design relevant to the culture of Batangas Province

4. Amenities with high demand should be placed strategically and be dispersed in order to provide equal user
accessibility

5. Introduce community-responsive and interactive social spaces for the locals of Batangas

6. Reconfigure existing spaces and openings such as windows - applying the principles of passive cooling design

7. Provide open atriums and spaces as access points on vertical circulations.

8. Provide commercial spaces such as convenience stores, general merchandise shops, variety shops, multi-use shops
which can cater both the housing and livelihood needs of the community

SUBPROBLEM 2
PHYSICAL DEGRADATION
BPLC is situated in an urban coastal area, located at the Batangas Bay posing risks on physical degradation of the building.
How can the redevelopment of BPLC respond to the ecological environment while dealing with the risk of physical
deterioration and material degradation due to its coastal setting?
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
FINDINGS IMPLICATIONS

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1. There are no alternative area for the

passengers to stay during delayed trips

2. Overcrowding can be observed within the

Batangas Port, affecting the BPLC's business
operations
1. During rainy season, delayed trips are frequent in Batangas Port
Terminal 3
3. Possible turndown of investors and causes of
fear among the users
2. The number of passengers of Batangas Port Terminal 3 rapidly
increases during peak season
4. Will cause possible pedestrians and vehicular
traffic
3. There are several visible cracks on concrete walls and columns
5. PWDs experiencing difficulties in accessing
4. The will be possible deficiencies of parking spaces after the
the BPLC
proposed redevelopment
6. Hazards in sanitation and environment quality
5. PWD Sector may experience difficulties in accessing the facility
is being affected
and further constraints during emergency situations
7. Effects of concrete degradation may be visible
6. The sewer system wastewater may affect the water quality of the
due to exposure to heat
Batangas Bay during its operational phase
8.1 The building is prone to the coastal disasters
7. Temperature within the Batangas generally up to 30° C
like Sea level rise and storms
8. The BPLC is situated along the coastal area of Batangas City
8.2 There are no evacuation areas for residents
and passengers during calamities
9. Tile surface in the façade of the BPLC is easily covered with dust
and salt crystals 8.3 The building is prone to salt build-up due to
the seawater’s evaporation
10. Fast oxidation of metals components due to chloride
penetration on concrete 9. Frequent cleaning of the facade to ensure
good condition of the material and its aesthetic
quality

10. Degradation of structural components that

may lead to iterated renovations of the building

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IDENTIFIED NEEDS RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Provision for temporary accommodations to
house passengers with delayed trips

1. The need to house passengers during delayed flights 2. Optimization of BPLC as a part of Batangas
Port ticketing service in order to minimize the
2. The need to allocate ample spaces for waiting passengers crowding within the port

3. the need to structurally secure the building upon the process of 3. Refurnish walls and columns
redevelopment and its operational phase
4. Expansion of the limited area for parking
4. The need to maximize the limited space to produce more parking through vertical development
slots
5. Provide utilities and requisite to the needs of
5. The need for the BPLC to comply with the standards of Batas the PWD Sector
Pambansa Bilang 344
6. Redirect wastewater to natural filtration system
6. The need to develop a proper sewer system before circulating to the Batangas Bay

7. The need for site responsive designs 7. Minimize the exposure of concrete to sunlight

8.1. The need for disaster resilient designs 8.1 Utilization of materials and building
construction techniques that will withstand the
8.2. The need for a multi-use or convertible spaces effects of coastal disasters

8.3 The need to use materials with less corrosive-properties on 8.2 Redevelop the BPLC to be adaptive to the
coastal areas disasters and risk common to the Batangas

9. The need to integrate materials with low-maintenance during the 8.3 Use of natural materials in the building
building’s operations construction

10. The need to provide alternative reinforcements to be used on 9. Use natural finishes on walls and other parts of
structural components that responds to the coastal environment of the building
Batangas City.
10. Application of natural materials as alternative
for reinforcement on structural components of the
building
PROPOSALS

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1. Incorporate adequate temporary accommodation that will suffice short-term needs of passengers based on the data
regarding delayed trips in Batangas Port Terminal 3

2. Allocating specific areas for each travel agencies’ ticketing booths flexible enough to cater small or large population of
passengers.

3. Installation of aluminum composite panels on walls that resists to the extreme weather conditions

4. Provide multi-level parking spaces

5. Allocate non-slip ramps on elevated entrances, comfort rooms for PWD, tactile paving within the surface of key areas
of BPLC.

6. Integrate swales or the changes in landscape elevation to redirect the water drainage

7. Application of sun-shading devices as design elements to trim down the sun which penetrates to the building

8.1 Proper application of coastal vernacular design

8.2.1 Application of flexible architecture by establishing alternative functions for the existing spaces

8.2.2 Provision for large open spaces to accommodate large number of people during calamities

8.2.3 The use of textured glass to lessen the dull effect of salt residues

9. Application of natural pebble stone as finishing material for the building to lessen maintenance and provide aesthetic
design to the building

10.Application of bamboo as part of the reinforcement of structural components of the building and natural materials that
provide stability as admixtures for the concrete

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SUBPROBLEM 3
BUDGET MAXIMIZATION
The redevelopment was provided with a fixed and insufficient budget by the Provincial Government of Batangas,
amounting to 200 million pesos.
How can the revitalization of BPLC maximize socio-economic development to the BIP Development given with
limited budget and existing debt to be paid while achieving building efficiency and effectivity?
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
FINDINGS IMPLICATIONS
1. The total lot area of BPLC is approximately
21,000,000 square meters, therefore, the cost
1.The provincial government budget for the redevelopment of BPLC per square meter is only about ₱9,500 which is
is limited only to ₱200 million nearly impossible to fund the whole
redevelopment.
2. There is a total of 134 functioning fluorescent indoor lighting and
halogen outdoor lightings within BPLC and its site 2. The electrical consumption of the BPLC could
increase upon its redevelopment making the
3. The monthly water bill of BPLC still reached a peak of ₱42, revenues of BPLC to be allotted for excessive
543.00 last September 2018 even though the majority of kitchen and electrical consumption cost
sanitary spaces were not fully-utilized.
3. Majority of BPLC’s income will only be used to
4. The redevelopment and expansion of BPLC can cater small to pay the excessive operational expenses
large scale commercial establishment
4. The project can handle a wide variety of
5. BIP development covered lands owned by the Sta. Clara businesses and economic activities
residents
5. The locals of Sta. Clara lost their houses due
to the land reclamation for the BIP Development
Project
IDENTIFIED NEEDS RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The need to integrate the principles of building efficiency and 1. Construction Phasing of the Redevelopment of
effectivity to achieve budget maximization. BPLC - focusing on the essential building
features and developments.
2. The need to maximize natural lighting in the interiors of the
building and decrease excessive use of high electricity-consuming 2. Addition of open spaces in the facade to
lighting fixtures. capture natural lighting; usage of natural
electricity-generating equipment.

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3. The need to reduce water consumption and maximize natural

alternative water resources to be utilized in the BPLC operations. 3. Integration of equipment to harvest water from
Batangas Bay and grey water produced during
4. The need to efficiently utilize the diverse commercial spaces to rains
improve the marketability of BPLC
4. Observe the proper planning of commercial
5. The need to address the housing needs of the Sta. Clara spaces which will include all the businesses
residents as well as their livelihood in BPLC ranging from the simplest to the complex ones.

5. Provision for mixed-use spaces which can

cater the diverse needs of the locals of Sta. Clara

DESIGN PROPOSALS
1. Prioritization of economically-high sustaining developments within the BPLC such as transient spaces, food chains,
community market and optimize parking spaces by providing multi-level parking to multiply existing parking revenues.

2. Larger openings on the facade of the building in order to facilitate efficient natural lighting and ventilation

3. Rainwater harvesting systems which can used for the site vegetations, utilities, and other sanitary spaces; utilization of
water coming from the Batangas Bay

4. Application of the principles of “Gruen Transfer” that is proven to improve the sales of commercial facilities due to its
manipulative design nature

5. Integration of shophouses that can function as a settlement and a commercial space

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C. Viability Studies
a. Technical Viability
i. Project Type
Assessing the comprehensive needs of the community of Batangas in order to achieve socio-
economic development and ecological sustainability requires the proper use of the building in
accordance to its environment. The Batangas Provincial Livelihood Center (BPLC), from being a
commercial livelihood center that failed to be feasible after its construction, calls for immediate
attention to be revitalized. The researchers, in the aim of successfully repurposing the BPLC prior to
the goal of its redevelopment has determined that the facility should adapt a wide range of mixed-use
developments that responds to the needs of the community and the immediate facilities within the
BPLC.

ii. Technology
1. Materials
Materials that will be used in the project will be readily available in the Philippines.
The choice of materials will be in accordance to the primary goal of the study which is to produce
a user-responsive and environment-adaptive building. The application of innovative materials
and technologies will be considered in the project to ensure the quality of sustainability of the
building. In line with this, the considered technologies and materials should be accredited by the
government and the Philippine Green Building Council.

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Material Description

Since the redevelopment is situated in a

tropical setting where high temperature is
evident, this interlocking block are
designed to mitigate the heat island
effects.

Permeable Pavements

The used of pervious concrete can

counter the effects of high humidity and
precipitation that is present in the location
of BPLC, it allows the water to drain much
faster through the pavement surface into a
stone recharge bed and infiltrate into the
Pervious Concrete/Asphalt
soils below the pavement.

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To achieved a much healthier

environment for the users of BPLC, the
used of Paint the has low VOC substance
can eliminate the harmful gases, volatile
organic compounds found in an ordinary
Paints, this type of striping paints also
cure consistently regardless of ambient
temperature.
Low VOC Paint

The solar glass utilizes organic molecules

to absorbs wavelength from the sunlight
and turning the harvested light to electrical
energy. It mostly applied in the windows to
fully maximize solar gain.

Solar Glass

Table 3.1: Materials to be Applied on the Redevelopment

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iii. Manpower
Highly Skilled workers are greatly recommended in this project due to the innovative
technologies and technology that will be cast-off in the building. The local residence of the Santa
Clara is encouraging to participate in the development as laborers, this will provide them
occupation and opportunities.

iv. Equipment
The heavy equipment and machine to be used in ensured to have a direct access to the site.
Great security will be established to safeguard the adjacent Batangas Port and the residents of
Santa Clara while the construction is ongoing. In addition, safety nets and barricades will be used
to further enhance the protection and to comply the requirements of the local building officials.

Solar Panels

The Batangas Provincial Livelihood Center has a high exposure to sunlight due to its location in
coastal tropical country, facing towards northwest – making the use of solar panels can be an asset
in providing ecological and economic sustainability for the redevelopment of the BPLC. Harvesting
sufficient energy from the sun that can be transformed into renewable energy and be used in the
operational phase of building that will cut down its energy consumption.
Equipment Description Cost

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A PID Free Crystallized 72-cell

Module Solar Panel with an
energy output up to 335Wp and
has an energy efficiency of
17.25%, which is ideal in a region ₱7,625.00 per Panel
that has high temperature and
high humidity. This type of Solar
panel has a dimension of
Solar Panels
1650x992x40mm.

2.0KW Single Phase Inverter that

is design for a modern industrial
concept. This type of inverter has
₱39,252.00 per
a feature of wireless monitoring
Inverter
and communication, lower start-
up voltage of 80V and has 20%
volume optimization.
Solar Power Inverter

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A Deep Cycle Battery that is

perfectly suited for renewable
₱10,073.00 per
energy system, where lowest-life
Battery
cycle cost is the key to
considerations.

Deep Cycle Battery

A Solar roof mounting system

that can be flush on a large
variety of roof types. This
mounting system can withstand a
wind speed up to 88 meters per
₱5,082.00 per
second through its durable and
Mounting Set
robust design. The main
components have a 4.1meter
Standard rail, 0.35meters Inter
and End Clamp and Solar roof,
Tin Interface.
PV Mounting System

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Table 3.2: Solar Panel System Components

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Water Harvesting

Water Harvesting will be used in the redevelopment of Batangas Provincial Livelihood Center, this
will enable the building to minimize its water consumption. The stored water can be directly use in
flushing toilets and irrigation of trees and landscapes with the use grey water system.

Equipment Description Cost

A Stainless-Steel Water
Tank, built in an AISI Steel
Grade 304 material which ₱34,900.00 per 526 Gallon
is reliable and durable Capacity
water tank that can hold up
to 2000 Liters of water.

Water Storage Tank

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The first flush diverter is a

popular system that
includes a valve that
ensures the runoff from the ₱1,708.00 per Diverter
first spell of rain is flushed
out and does not enter the
system.

First Flush Diverter

The collection of water

from baths, kitchen sink
and shower water which is ₱23,767.63 per Filter
filtered, disinfected and
recycled for later use

Greywater Filter

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The Splitter Valve built in a

durable and reliable
materials which allows the
₱4,332.00 per Valve
user to selectively reuse
greywater for irrigation of
trees and bushes.

Flow Director Splitter Valve

Table 3.3: Rainwater Harvesting System Components

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Wind Belt Technology

Due to the location of the BPLC in a coastal area, the wind pressure is much higher than the
normal urban areas. The technology can be applied in the redevelopment of the BPLC to harness
the abundant wind pressure in the area. The wind belt has an electric component, when the wind
blows, the membrane will flutter and interact with the electric components to produce voltage.
This technology is considered to be sustainable and low-cost due to the budget-friendly
components.

Equipment Description Cost per unit

The Wind Belt can be
breakdown in two
components, the frame and
the stands are the structural
parts where it receives the
wind input and holds the
main components in an ₱2,080.00
elevated position. The
mechanical parts are the
magnets and inductor coils,
Wind Belt
they tend to interact with
each other to create an
electric charge.

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This regulators’ purpose is

to create a DC signal using
an AC signal as an input.
₱1,144.00
The rectifier ensures that
the signal leaves is DC
before going to the Battery

Rectifier Regulator

The battery is the load

device, were it stores the
converted energy from the
wind belt. The actual ₱2,231.00
charging of the battery will
depend on the wind input of
the wind belt.

Battery

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It is used to manipulate the

wind belt on and off, this
allow the user to decide the
best time to use the device ₱408.00
and allows the user to turn
the wind belt off when it
reached full charge.

Switch Toggle

Table 3.4: Wind Belt Technology Components

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b. Time
The BPLC, given with limited budget in its redevelopment, is preferred to prioritize spaces

PHASE DEVELOPMENT

Construction and renovation of the building’s core where major activities

are held that has a direct connection with the Batangas Port Terminal 3.
In consideration to this Phase, allotting alternative passageway for the
passenger of the Batangas Port to compensate the inconveniences of
the construction while not limiting the access to the building itself shall
Phase I
be addressed as well.

Merchants affected by the redevelopment will be moved on the BPLC

Parking Grounds together with the other stalls outside the building.

Development of ancillary establishments to support economic

Phase II sustainability of the BPLC such as the commercial and office spaces of
the second and third floor.

Phase III Construction of proposed vertical expansion facilities for the BPLC
such as the Hotel Accommodations

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Final phase of the development – site amenities and utilities will be

Phase IV constructed such as the Parking area, Wet and Dry market, Shop
houses, and the Transport Terminal

Table 3.5: Phases of the Development

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c. Legal Viability
In the aim to successfully redevelop the Batangas Port Livelihood Center (BPLC), it is needed to
secure approval of redevelopment from the Provincial Government of Batangas and prospect constructors
to implement the project. With the diligent pursuance of the current administration, the viability of the
redevelopment is supported by the following below:

1. Joint Venture Agreement between the Provincial Government of Batangas and Philippine
Archipelago Ports and Terminal Services, Inc. (PHILPORTS)

This Joint Venture Agreement is between the Provincial Government of Batangas,

represented by Governor Hermilando Mandanas and the Philippine Archipelago Ports and

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Terminal Services Inc. (PHILPORTS) to continue the management and operation of the Batangas
Provincial Livelihood Center (BPLC) located at Brgy. Sta. Clara, Batangas City. BPLC was
established under the 25-year agreement between the Philippine Ports Authority and the Provincial
Government of Batangas in 2003, which will promote the general welfare through employment
generation and livelihood opportunities.

The joint venture will last until May 2028 and both parties will mutually cooperate in
accelerating economic development and upgrading the quality of life of the people of Sta. Clara.
Stated in the agreement, BPLC shall continue its primary purpose of providing livelihood
opportunities and promote employment to the settles which are affected by the development.

2. Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Batangas - Resolution no. 506 Series of 2018

This resolution was made in order to ratify the negotiated agreement entered into by and
between the Provincial Government of Batangas, represented by Hon. Hermilando Mandanas and
the Philippine Archipelago Ports and Terminal Services Inc. (PHILPORTS) for the development
of the Batangas Provincial Livelihood Center (BPLC) under a Joint Venture Scheme.

3. The Philippine Green Building Code

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As green principle is now considered as a requirement rather than just a concept for building
construction and design, compliance to the Philippine Green Building Code is essential for the
redevelopment of the Batangas Provincial Livelihood Center. This code emphasizes how the
effects of climate change to humanity could be minimized through efficient use of materials and
proper planning of buildings in response to the existing environment features.

4. Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) Guidelines

BERDE is the Philippine’s version of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) which a globally recognized green building rating system. These guidelines will be the
basis for developing a material and energy efficient building which will also offers positive
impacts to its surrounding environment.

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d. Financial Viability
i. Source of Funds

Batangas Provincial Livelihood Center Redevelopment Fund

The project, Batangas Provincial Livelihood Center (BPLC) is an essential part of the
Batangas Port Development project since its primary goal is to produce more job opportunities,
alternative source of income for the residents of Sta. Clara, Batangas, and to provide an efficient and
effective interaction of all the users including the employees of Batangas Port Terminal 3. The
redevelopment of BPLC will become possible through the allotted budget from the Provincial
Government of Batangas, amounting to Php 200,000,000.00.

Local Government Code of 1991

Other factors which can help the development of the project is the Local Government Code
of 1991. If the Province of Batangas fully implemented this law, the local government can work
with other private entities to construct the needed infrastructures to implement its development plan.

Build Build Build Program (BBB)

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The BBB program of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration can also play a vital role for
the project financially as it seeks to accelerate infrastructure spending and develop industries that will
yield robust growth, create jobs and improve the lives of Filipinos. It is projected that the public
spending on infrastructure projects will be at Php 8 to 9 trillion from 2017 to 2022.

Moreover, the appointing of Governor Hermilando Mandanas as the chairperson of the

Regional Development Committee for Luzon Area, under the National Economic Development
Authority (NEDA) will be a great factor in terms of funding and speeding up the implementation of
the project since the redevelopment of BPLC looks forward to enhance the economic sustainability
of the province of Batangas.

ii. Financial Benchmarks

Profitability
𝑁𝑒𝑡 𝐼𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒
( )
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐼𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡
Return of Investment = 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝐿𝑖𝑓𝑒
𝑁𝑒𝑡 𝐼𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒
Profit Margin = 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠
𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑖𝑡
Gross Profit Ratio (GPR) = 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠

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