THE provincial government of Batangas approved a P200-million budget to turn into a livelihood and commercial hub the Batangas Port Livelihood Center (BPLC) which has been considered a white elephant project for over 10 years.

According to Senior Board Member Rowena Africa, the provincial board passed a resolution authorizing Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas to enter into a joint venture with Square Meter Trading and Construction Corp. and its affiliate company XRC Mall Developer Inc.

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