Research and Innovation

As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.

24 Jun 2026

Using higher-resolution sea surface temperature data enhances typhoon rainfall simulations

The most extreme rainfall that we experience in the Philippines are that from tropical cyclones. The more intense a tropical...

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23 Jun 2026

Study examines barriers to identifying human remains in the Philippines and explores forensic odontology as a solution

An effective strategy for human remains identification with a high success rate and low cost is vital for low to...

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22 Jun 2026

Mindoro was already a vibrant center for human movement and early innovation 35,000 years ago

In a bold reimagining of Southeast Asia’s prehistory, this research reveals that the Philippine island of Mindoro was a hub...

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18 Jun 2026

Performative writing highlights the physical and emotional sides of José Estrella’s theaters, which traditional academic writing can overlook

In this essay, Tiatco and Javier critically annotate and document Jose Estrella’s important works, making her an important figure in...

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17 Jun 2026

Using artificial intelligence, study achieves nearly 99% accuracy in classifying mammograms

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, including in the Philippines, and early detection is crucial in...

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16 Jun 2026

Integrating art into the curriculum can deepen students’ understanding and appreciation of mathematical functions

Mathematics can be more than just numbers and formulas; it can also be a medium for creativity, exploration, and self-expression....

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15 Jun 2026

Many gay, bisexual, and transgender Filipinos who create and sell online sex content do so to express themselves and challenge sexual and gender norms

This study explores how gay, bisexual, and transgender (GBT) people in the Philippines make money by creating and selling sexual...

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10 Jun 2026

Combining Design Thinking and Agile-Scrum enhances student learning outcomes, creativity, and collaboration

Traditional software engineering education heavily emphasizes technical coding skills, but the evolving tech industry demands creativity, collaboration, and user empathy....

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09 Jun 2026

Even with standardized pay, inequalities remain in the type of work assigned to faculty members based on gender and marital status

Scholars across multiple disciplines have extensively studied and debated the complexities of workplace discrimination.

This study looks at how gender...

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05 Jun 2026

Although adequately staffed, some healthcare facilities in GIDAs face uneven distribution of health workers and reliance on temporary staff

There is a need to evaluate the current staffing and workload among healthcare facilities in the country, particularly among geographically...

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04 Jun 2026

Adolescent girls feel a deep sense of loss—both of self and of trust—after experiencing sexual abuse

Sexual abuse is a significant issue for adolescent girls in the Philippines. In the Philippines, rape is the leading form...

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03 Jun 2026

Common factors affecting the social acceptability of waste-to-energy projects include perceived risks, trust, awareness, and knowledge

Due to population growth and economic development, the sustainable management of municipal solid waste (MSW) remains a challenging issue for...

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Research and Innovation