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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.

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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 TECHNICAL FINDINGS

IMPLICATIONS

SUPPORTING THEORIES/LAWS

IDENTIFIED NEED

DEMOGRAPHICS Projected population to increase 2.4%

Higher demand for food and food services

The need to house food and foodrelated services

Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan of Batangas

SOCIAL SUB SECTOR: HEALTH AND SANITATION Possible deficiencies on comfort rooms after its redevelopment Temperature within the facility is ranging from 28°C to 31°C given with small and confined spaces

Possible discomfort experienced by passengers

The need to provide sufficient spaces for comfort rooms

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

Cases of discomfort and possible medical problems

Maximize ventilation within the area

National Building Code

SOCIAL SUB-SECTOR: NEIGHBORING FACILITIES Cases of delayed flights are common during rainy season where tropical cyclone occurs.

The number of passengers increases during peak season

There is no alternative area for the passengers to stay during delayed trips

The need to house passengers on temporary accommodation during delayed flights

Passenger Bill of Rights

Overcrowding at the Port Waiting Area

The need to allocate ample spaces for waiting passengers

Philippine Ports Authority Engineering Standards for Port and Harbor Structures

SOCIAL SUB-SECTOR: RESETTLEMENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

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BLPC is strategically located to maximize user involvement but failed to be utilized according to its purpose

Few residents within the area not utilizing the facility

The need to develop the facility that responds to the need of the community

Responsive Environments

by Ian Bentley

SOCIAL SUB-SECTOR: TOURISM

Physical current state of the BPLC is unappealing

Culture of Batangas is not being promoted Tourists having less interest in using the BPLC

The need to highlight the culture of Batangas as part of its tourism The need to redevelop the facility into a visually attractive place for tourist

Geddesian Theory by Patrick Geddes Sustainable Commercial Interiors by Penny Bonda and Katie Sosnowchik

SOCIAL SUB-SECTOR: RECREATIONAL SERVICES Passengers are not satisfied with what amenities the BPLC has

Passengers not having interest to buy any products or services available in the BPLC

The need to cater products and services the passengers would like to have in the BPLC

Behavioral Architecture

ECONOMIC SUB-SECTOR: COMMERCE The government's proposal includes office spaces

Social barriers might be created because of the diversified users

The need to address the interaction among various spaces

Social Architecture by Ar. William Ti Jr.

ECONOMIC SUB-SECTOR: BUDGET ALLOCATION The budget allocated for BPLC is limited prior to the government's planned redevelopment

The quality of redevelopment might be compromised

the need to maximize the budget to achieve building efficiency and effectivity

Principles of Green Designs

The redevelopment and expansion of BPLC can cater small to large scale commercial establishment

The project can handle a wide variety of businesses and economic activities

The need to efficiently utilize the diverse commercial spaces to improve the marketability of BPLC

Sustainable Commercial Interiors by Penny Bonda and Katie Sosnowchik

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There is a total of 134 functioning indoor and outdoor lightings within BPLC and its site The monthly water bill of BPLC still reached a peak of ₱42, 543.00 last September 2018 even though the majority of kitchen and sanitary spaces were not fullyutilized.

BIP development covered lands owned by the Sta. Clara residents

This contributes to the growing energy consumption of BPLC which amounted to ₱80, 062.97 last August 2018.

The need to include an alternative source of energy as well as the more efficient type of lighting

Principles of Green Designs

Majority of BPLC’s income will only be used to pay the operational expenses

The need to maximize other natural sources of water

Principles of Green Designs

The locals of Sta. Clara lost their houses due to the land reclamation for the BIP Development Project

The need to address the housing needs of the Sta. Clara residents as well as their livelihood in BPLC.

Responsive Environments

by Ian Bentley

INFRASTRUCTURE SUB-SECTOR: STRUCTURAL STABILITY Tile surface in the façade of the BPLC is easily covered with dust and salt crystals

Degradation of aesthetic quality of the BPLC

The need to address material selection in context with the coastal environment of Batangas City

Principles of Coastal Vernacular Architecture

Fast oxidation of metals components due to chloride penetration on concrete

Degradation of physical integrity of columns, walls and other structural components

The need to address additives on concrete and other structural materials alternative to metal reinforcement

Principles of Coastal Vernacular Architecture

Several visible cracks on concrete walls and columns

Possible turndown of investors and causes of fear among the users

the need to structurally secure the building upon the process of redevelopment and its operational phase

Structural Building Code and National Building Code

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The passengers' disembarkment flow bypasses the BPLC

This will lessen the users' interaction within the BPLC

The need to rearrange the passengers' flow to further utilize the BPLC

The possible deficiencies of parking spaces after the redevelopment Provisions for PWD sector are not fully considered

Will cause possible pedestrians and vehicular traffic PWDs experiencing difficulties in accessing the BPLC

The need to maximized the limited space to produce more parking slots The need to provide utilities such as ramps and parking slots for PWD

Principles of Social Architecture and Standards for Building Types National Building Code

Batas Pambansa 344

INFRASTRUCTURE SUB-SECTOR: WATER The facility has no proper sewer system

Hazards in sanitation and environment quality is being affected

The need to develop a proper sewer system

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS

The stakeholders turning down their investments in the BPLC Unsuccessful business ventures in BPLC

The BPLC suffered from financial inadequacies due to the increasing debt

The need to consider clients' standards The need to develop more appealing commercial spaces

Sustainable Commercial Interiors by Penny Bonda and Katie Sosnowchik

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

CLIMATE AND TOPOGRAPHY Maximum temperature is up to 31° C degrees

Possible effects of heat to concrete degradation

The need for site-responsive designs

Principles of Vernacular Architecture

CLIMATE AND DISASTER RISKS The BPLC is situated along the coastal area of Batangas City

The building is prone to the coastal disasters like Sea level rise and storms

The need for disaster resilient designs

Principles of Resilient Design

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There are no evacuation areas for residents and passengers during calamities

The need for a multi-use or convertible spaces

Principles of Flexible Design

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 1. Projected population of Batangas Province is expected to increase by 2.4% after 2020.

2. Potential deficiencies on comfort rooms prior to the development are expected to rise due to the changing use of development of the BPLC

IMPLICATIONS 1. Higher demand for food and food services 2. Possible discomfort experienced by passengers 3.1 Culture of Batangas is not being promoted

3. The current physical appearance of the BPLC is unappealing to the investors and passengers

3.2 Tourists having less interest in using the 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. 7. Provisions for office spaces are considered in the proposal redevelopment of BPLC 8. The BPLC does not satisfy the needs of the community which focuses mainly on livelihood like selling goods.

IDENTIFIED NEEDS 1. The need to house food and food-related services 2. The need to provide sufficient spaces for comfort rooms 3.1. The need to highlight the culture of Batangas as part of its tourism 3.2. The need to redevelop the facility into a visually attractive place for tourist 4. The need to cater products and services the passengers would like to have in the BPLC 5. The need to develop the facility that responds to the need of the community 6.The need to maximize the ventilation within the area 7. The need to address the interaction among various spaces 8. The need to cater the basic and immediate needs of the local residents of Sta. Clara, Batangas and its neighboring communities

6. Cases of discomfort and possible medical problems 7. Social barriers might be created because of the diversified users 8. Lack of engagement and interest of the local residents of Sta. Clara and neighboring communities to utilize the BPLC RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Allocate spaces with the purpose of prioritizing food and other food-related services 2. Refer to the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines in order to comply with the required number of sanitary spaces 3. Refurnish the BPLC for it to manifest the timeless culture of Batangas 4. Provide amenities that will entice passengers to avail products and services present in the BPLC 5. Provide spaces specifically for the residents of Batangas 6. Allow permeability of wind throughout the design of building and its spaces 7. Incorporate social spaces responding to 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

1. During rainy season, delayed trips are frequent in Batangas Port Terminal 3 2. The number of passengers of Batangas Port Terminal 3 rapidly increases during peak season 3. There are several visible cracks on concrete walls and columns 4. The will be possible deficiencies of parking spaces after the proposed redevelopment 5. PWD Sector may experience difficulties in accessing the facility and further constraints during emergency situations 6. The sewer system wastewater may affect the water quality of the Batangas Bay during its operational phase 7. Temperature within the Batangas generally up to 30° C 8. The BPLC is situated along the coastal area of Batangas City

9. Tile surface in the façade of the BPLC is easily covered with dust and salt crystals 10. Fast oxidation of metals components due to chloride penetration on concrete

2. Overcrowding can be observed within the Batangas Port, affecting the BPLC's business operations 3. Possible turndown of investors and causes of fear among the users 4. Will cause possible pedestrians and vehicular traffic 5. PWDs experiencing difficulties in accessing the BPLC 6. Hazards in sanitation and environment quality is being affected 7. Effects of concrete degradation may be visible due to exposure to heat 8.1 The building is prone to the coastal disasters like Sea level rise and storms 8.2 There are no evacuation areas for residents and passengers during calamities 8.3 The building is prone to salt build-up due to the seawater’s evaporation 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. The need to allocate ample spaces for waiting passengers 3. the need to structurally secure the building upon the process of redevelopment and its operational phase 4. The need to maximize the limited space to produce more parking slots 5. The need for the BPLC to comply with the standards of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344

2. Optimization of BPLC as a part of Batangas Port ticketing service in order to minimize the crowding within the port 3. Refurnish walls and columns 4. Expansion of the limited area for parking through vertical development 5. Provide utilities and requisite to the needs of the PWD Sector

6. The need to develop a proper sewer system

6. Redirect wastewater to natural filtration 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 8.2. The need for a multi-use or convertible spaces

8.1 Utilization of materials and building construction techniques that will withstand the effects of coastal disasters

8.3 The need to use materials with less corrosive-properties on coastal areas

8.2 Redevelop the BPLC to be adaptive to the disasters and risk common to the Batangas

9. The need to integrate materials with low-maintenance during the building’s operations

8.3 Use of natural materials in the building construction

10. The need to provide alternative reinforcements to be used on structural components that responds to the coastal environment of Batangas City.

9. Use natural finishes on walls and other parts of the building 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 effectivity to achieve budget maximization.

2. The need to maximize natural lighting in the interiors of the building and decrease excessive use of high electricity-consuming lighting fixtures.

1. Construction Phasing of the Redevelopment of BPLC - focusing on the essential building features and developments.

2. Addition of open spaces in the facade to 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.

4. The need to efficiently utilize the diverse commercial spaces to improve the marketability of BPLC 5. The need to address the housing needs of the Sta. Clara residents as well as their livelihood in BPLC

3. Integration of equipment to harvest water from Batangas Bay and grey water produced during rains 4. Observe the proper planning of commercial spaces which will include all the businesses 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 socioeconomic 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 Low VOC Paint

temperature.

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 Images source: Google Images

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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

â‚ą7,625.00 per Panel

that has high temperature and high humidity. This type of Solar Solar Panels

panel has a dimension of 1650x992x40mm.

2.0KW Single Phase Inverter that is design for a modern industrial concept. This type of inverter has a feature of wireless monitoring and communication, lower start-

â‚ą39,252.00 per Inverter

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 energy system, where lowest-life cycle cost is the key to

â‚ą10,073.00 per Battery

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 second through its durable and robust design. The main

â‚ą5,082.00 per Mounting Set

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 Images source: Google Images 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 is reliable and durable

â‚ą34,900.00 per 526 Gallon 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

â‚ą1,708.00 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

â‚ą23,767.63 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 user to selectively reuse

â‚ą4,332.00 per Valve

greywater for irrigation of trees and bushes.

Flow Director Splitter Valve

Table 3.3: Rainwater Harvesting System Components Images source: Google Images

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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

Cost per unit

Description 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 elevated

position.

â‚ą2,080.00

The

mechanical parts are the Wind Belt

magnets and inductor coils, 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.

The rectifier ensures that

₱1,144.00

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

â‚ą408.00

and allows the user to turn the wind belt off when it reached full charge.

Switch Toggle

Table 3.4: Wind Belt Technology Components Image Source: Google Images

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

Phase I

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 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 Phase II

of

ancillary

establishments

to

support

economic

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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Phase IV

Final phase of the development – site amenities and utilities will be constructed such as the Parking area, Wet and Dry market, Shop houses, and the Transport Terminal

Table 3.5: Phases of the Development Images Source: Google Images

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)

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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 Return of Investment = Profit Margin =

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